French firefighters learn from CAL FIRE

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The French firefighters back home

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is hosting a group of 37 firefighters from France who are on a nine-day visit through April 12.

French firefighters in dress uniforms
The French firefighters in their dress uniforms saw a demontration of CAL FIRE's Hand Crew and bulldozer operations on Tuesday in Lake County.

The group from France’s Ecole Nationale Superiure des Officiers Sapeurs Pompiers (ENSOSP), which translates to “The National School of Superior Fire Officers”, will shadow CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 and will meet with CAL FIRE personnel in northern California to exchange ideas and learn about how the agency manages all hazard emergencies.

French firefighters check out a CAL FIRE engine on April 6.
French firefighters check out a CAL FIRE engine on April 6.

French firefighters examine a CAL FIRE dozer, April 6.
French firefighters examine a CAL FIRE dozer, April 6.

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More information about the visit by the French firefighters.

All photos were provided by CAL FIRE.

 

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.