Emergency Response | California Conservation Corps

‘Race Against Time’: Corpsmembers Rush to Protect Against Med Fly

Chris Van Horne — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:03:37 +0000

Corpsmembers from the CCC Tahoe Center work together to gather fruit off trees in a quarantine zone in Northern California. An old nemesis of California agriculture arrived in the South Bay late last year, and Corpsmembers were once again called upon to help…

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A Watershed Moment: LA Emergency Response Summary

Beth Hotchkiss — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:35:54 +0000

In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, 26 crews from the California Conservation Corps — plus six more from certified local corps across the state — came together to help the Los Angeles community. Based out of Zuma Beach and the Santa Anita Racetrack respectively, 392 CCC Corpsmembers raced against the wet weather to prevent hazardous ash and debris from contaminating local waterways.

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New to the CCC, Corpsmembers Learn the Ropes at Eaton Base Camp

Chris Van Horne — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:30:33 +0000

“Even though it might be small, it does make a difference for the firefighters. I’m just happy that I get to do my part for the fire.” Alicia Paredes Pomona Center At the height of the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County…

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At Ocean’s Edge, Corpsmembers Work to Protect Pacific From Burn Scar Toxins

Chris Van Horne — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:51:32 +0000

The damage caused by the Palisades Fire along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu is significant. With the waters of the Pacific Ocean lapping at fire damaged structures, Corpsmembers joined our Cal OES and DWR counterparts to prevent toxins from causing harm to the ocean and its residents. Over the course of several days, multiple CCC crews, installed more 6,500 linear feet of silt fencing. And…

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CCC Mobilizes as Part of Watershed Protection Task Force

Chris Van Horne — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:16:37 +0000

In one of the largest deployments in California Conservation Corps history, more than 350 CCC Corpsmembers are preparing to begin a massive watershed protection mission. In partnership with California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Department of Water Resources, CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5, Caltrans, and Department of Conservation, these 26 CCC crews will deploy…

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Corpsmembers Heed Call to Help Los Angeles County Amid Fires

Chris Van Horne — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 23:46:07 +0000

The California Conservation Corps is helping our local, state, and federal partners combat the wildfire outbreak in Los Angeles County. More than 300 wildland firefighting Corpsmembers are currently assigned to the #PalisadesFire, #EatonFire, or are staffing to respond to any new starts across the state. Another 100+ Corpsmembers are supporting base camp operations in Malibu and Pasadena.

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Corpsmembers ‘Came to the Rescue’ for Florida Hurricane Survivors

Chris Van Horne — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:31:00 +0000

For 30 days straight, Corpsmembers from across California found themselves working in a strange new land. Temperatures scorched past 90 with humidity at 80-percent or more. They wore full protective suits and respirators. They encountered piles of sand, debris, and even a ferry to find their work places. Their mission is one that will not soon forget; helping residents devastated by Hurricanes…

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Corpsmembers Deploy to Protect Kern County Watersheds

Chris Van Horne — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:15:08 +0000

The Borel Fire, which tore through Kern County in late July and early August, left significant damage in its wake. This week, Corpsmembers from the California Conservation Corps were in Havilah making sure damaged and destroyed homes, outbuildings, and vehicles don’t cause further destruction by protecting the area’s watersheds. “There are chemicals that everybody has in their house that are…

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Aiding the Firefight; Corpsmembers Keep Firefighters Supplied at Sites Fire Base Camp

Beth Hotchkiss — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:39:15 +0000

A CCC Chico Corpsmember unwraps a pallet of water bottles in order to distribute them to fire crews headed to the front lines of the Sites Fire in Colusa County. Staffing a fire base camp may not grab headlines or get a Hollywood film…

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Corpsmembers Helping Prevent Agricultural Disaster in SoCal

Chris Van Horne — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:01:56 +0000

A CCC Norwalk Corpsmember bends over to pick up orange in a City of Redlands orange grove in order to dispose of potentially infected fruit. It’s not your typical emergency response, but for the last few months Corpsmembers have been working hand-in-hand with our…

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