INCREASED FIRE STAFFING

According to Cal Fire spokesman Nick Schuler the state fire agency will increase staffing in Southern California starting tomorrow at 8 a.m. for the July 4th weekend. Below are the increases for San Diego

§         Additional Chief Officer, 1 PIO, additional staff for the Monte Vista Emergency Command Center.
§         Hand crews in Strike Team formation: This means 8 (16 person inmate hand crews).
§         All prevention/law enforcement staff on duty

This is in addition to Cal Fire's normal staffing of 26 engines, two air tankers, one air attack, two helicopters, two dozers, chief officers etc.