PHOTOS: CAL FIRE graduated 38 new company officers on Friday from its Ione Training Center, capping off what the agency called a “milestone year” in its training efforts.
Officials said more than 650 company officers have been trained in 2025 across four facilities—more than in any previous year.
Governor Gavin Newsom praised the achievement as part of the state’s broader strategy for fire readiness.
“Rapidly expanding our world-class firefighting force is just one piece of California’s unprecedented investment in fire protection and readiness,” Newsom said in a statement. “From new training facilities to the Southern California Emergency Operations Center, we’re building the infrastructure and workforce our communities need to face the climate challenges ahead.”
