Disasters don’t see borders. Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), California continues to stand alongside neighboring states to help protect lives and communities threatened by large wildfires.
Cal OES is mobilizing local fire agencies to support the Hawk Fire in Reno through California’s cooperative agreement with Nevada.
As of Aug. 25, 2026, Cal OES is mobilizing 28 local government fire agencies, including approximately 130 personnel and 31 apparatus:
- Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District
- Colusa Fire Department
- Cosumnes Community Services District
- Fallen Leaf Fire Department
- Fremont Fire Department
- French Camp McKinley Fire Protection District
- Graeagle Fire Protection District
- Hayward Fire Department
- Higgins Fire Protection District
- Lake Valley Fire Protection District
- Manteca Fire Department
- Modesto Fire Department
- Murphys Fire Protection District
- North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
- Oakland Fire Department
- Peninsula Fire Protection District
- Penn Valley Fire Protection District
- Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District
- San Francisco Fire Department
- Mokelumne Rural Fire District
- San Manuel Fire Department
- South Lake Tahoe Fire Department
- South San Joaquin County Fire Authority
- Truckee Fire Protection District
- West Sacramento Fire Department
- Williams Fire Protection Authority
- Willows Fire Department
- Woodbridge Fire Protection District
While California remains ready year-round to support communities across state lines, the support does not come at the expense of California’s own readiness.
The cooperative agreement with Nevada allows Cal OES to quickly send aid across state lines to protect our neighbors in times of need, while still maintaining resources to protect California communities and infrastructure.
Cal OES and its partners continuously monitor fire conditions across California and strategically manage resources to maintain rapid response capabilities statewide to protect our communities when they are threatened by wildfires. Resource availability, weather conditions, and operational needs are evaluated every day to ensure California remains prepared for new and emerging incidents while fulfilling mutual aid commitments.
We are grateful to the California firefighters deployed to Nevada for answering the call and helping protect communities when they need it most. Their commitment means time away from their own families and homes, and we deeply appreciate their service, sacrifice, and dedication to helping our neighbors.