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Adrienne Freeman (Fire Public Information Officer):
209-742-3391

2025 Press Releases

Enjoy National Forests This Memorial Day

Release Date: May 19th, 2025
VALLEJO, Calif. — Memorial Day weekend, honoring the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, also marks the start of…

Forest Service Announces Hiring of Firefighters

Release Date: April 17th, 2025
VALLEJO, Calif. — The Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across…

Forest Service Chief Schultz Announces Acting Regional Forester for Pacific Southwest Region

Release Date: March 28th, 2025
VALLEJO, Calif.—USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz today announced Jason Kuiken will serve as acting regional forester for the Pacific Southwest…

Volunteering for MLK Weekend and Safe Winter Recreation

Release Date: January 13th, 2025
VALLEJO, Calif. — The USDA Forest Service invites everyone to embrace the spirit of giving back on Jan. 20, a fee-free day on most day-use…