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San Bernardino Airtanker Base

P2V Tanker at San Bernardino Air Tanker Base

San Bernardino International Airport has been home to the San Bernardino National Forest Airtanker Base for the past 28 years.

San Bernardino National Forest Hotshots

San Bernardino National Forest Hotshots

Hotshots are elite firefighters trained to fight wildland fires and respond to other emergencies nationwide.

Project Activity Level (PAL)

Project Activity Level (PAL) Dashboard

To obtain daily San Bernardino National Forest PAL Levels, call (909)-382-2997.

Smokey Bear and Model T Requests

Smokey Bear and Model T

The San Bernardino National Forest fire prevention program is available to participate in local events looking to help spread wildfire awareness and education. The program has the ability to provide Smokey Bear along with fire patrol personnel within and adjacent to the forest and can also set up a staffed fire information booth. We also have a fully operational 1924 Model T Fire Patrol vehicle that can be set up as a static display or take part in parades.

Current Fire Situation

Air Quality and Smoke Information

AirNowSmoke and Your Health

Fire Related Publications

ON FIRE: The Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation

ON FIRE: The Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission

The wildfire crisis in the United States is urgent, severe, and far reaching. Wildfire is no longer simply a land management problem, nor is it isolated to certain regions or geographies.

2025 Annual Update

WCS - Making A Difference

Annual update to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy which provides a science-based roadmap for creating safer and more fire-resilient landscapes and communities, reducing wildfire risk to critical infrastructure and natural resources.

Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: Second Landscapes

WCS-Second-Landscapes-Cover - Confronting the Wildfire Crisis

The start of fiscal year 2023 saw the selection of 11 new landscapes targeted for treatments under the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. This sixth installment of "Confronting the Wildfire Crisis" details those landscapes and discusses the funding sources that are being used to protect our communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: Implementation Plan

WCS-Implementation-Plan-Cover-10 Year Implementation Plan

The implementation of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy details how the Forest Service will work with our partners to identify projects and begin work to mitigate the wildfire crisis. It is the second installment of "Confronting the Wildfire Crisis."

National Prescribed Fire Resource Mobilization Strategy

RX Fire Strategy

This strategy details how the Forest Service can increase the scale of using prescribed fire. By using established knowledge and practices for wildland fire suppression, the agency will create regional teams to coordinate landscape-scale prescribed fires. Prescribed fire is a critical tool in efforts to reduce wildfire risk and the harm it can cause to people, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Wildland Fire Metareview

Bulldozer and Hotshot Crew with orange-cast background.

The primary learning from the metareview process is hosted in three formats: an interactive PDF, an audiobook, and a set of StoryMaps. The content within each platform is the same. However, each product provides a different avenue for learning. Some folks may be readers, others may enjoy a more visual experience. Hopefully we have a product that suits your learning preference and needs. Below is a link to access them.

Last updated April 4th, 2025