Fire Management

Photo: Apache Fire Retardant Drop, Mt. Pinos Ranger District

Fire Incident Information

There are currently no wildfire incidents on the Los Padres National Forest.

Operating Principles

Our mission is to provide safe, efficient and economical fire management while sustaining, protecting and restoring ecosystems.

Apply the best science in efforts to restore and maintain healthy fire dependent ecosystems
Plan and execute FAM operations in a safe, effective and cost efficient manner
Actively participate and provide leadership supporting all elements of the Forest Service mission
Provide leadership in developing interagency cooperation and partnerships
Provide leadership in conservation education
Ensure a professional, diverse and motivated workforce that is able to adapt and derive benefit during times of change
Proudly serve the nation as Forest Service employees

Fire Danger Rating

The local Fire Danger Rating can vary in different areas of the forest.

Fire usage and other restrictions are based on a Forest Average Fire Danger Rating and take into account current and antecedent weather, fuel types, and both live and dead fuel moisture.