California Mutual Aid System one of best in nation

Northern California has seen intense fire activity over the past few weeks. Tens of thousands of acres burned, several structures lost, and in some cases injuries and deaths have been reported.

Drought conditions have complicated the fire fight, as firefighters see fire behaviors typically seen in very late summer or early fall. Countless lives and properties have been spared as a result of the work and coordination of public safety personnel from many agencies deployed on these incidents.

The California Mutual Aid System is one of the most robust and well-managed networks in the nation. The s...