🔥 Different ways we fight wildland fires. When combating wildfire, CAL FIRE employs a range of operational strategies that generally fall into three categories: ➡️ Direct attack: Firefighters working along the fires edge, using hoses, hand tools, and engines to stop the fire from spreading. ➡️ Indirect attack: Firefighters work ahead of the fire, building dozer and hand lines, conducting firing operations, and creating strategic buffers to steer the fire away from homes and communities. ➡️ Air support: Helicopters conduct water drops while fixed wing aircraft apply fire retardant to slow the fire’s spread, allowing firefighters on the ground to suppress the fire. Every fire is different, so we use the most effective mix of strategies to protect lives, property, and natural resources. #CALFIRE #WildfireResponse #Firefighting #Operations #ReadyForWildfire