Changes are happening to the way firefighters get ready for wildfire season, starting with more prevention activities.
Cal Fire says over the last few years, they've seen fewer fires but ones that were far more devastating and larger in size.
In order to tackle these devastating wildfires, Cal Fire, along with federal and local agencies, are working to make changes in their Strategic Fire Plan.
By looking at the short term and long term history of wildfires, officials revised the plan that was last released in 2010. Officials said they are also working on a draft for 2018.
This year, officials say the emphasis is on pre-fire activity, like vegetation management and fire prevention activities.
Cal Fire Captain Nick Wallingford, a pre-fire engineer, said prescribed fires have been absent in their department for the last 20 years, so they're having to relearn the process in a quick and efficient manner.