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Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Arson and Bomb Unit Leads Multi-Agency Investigation Resulting in Arson Arrest

May 16, 2025

“Outstanding work by all involved in the investigation and arrest of this arson suspect. In less than two month’s-time an unidentified suspect, breaking into and setting fire to a house in the middle of a night, was identified and arrested! Great job!” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona RIO VISTA – On May 15, 2025, CAL Fire […]

CSLEA is Present at CALFIRE’s DSFM All Hands Meeting

May 13, 2025

SACRAMENTO – At the request of Nicholas Schroeder, 1st Vice President of the Fire Marshals & Emergency Services Association (FMESA), representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) were present at CALFIRE’S all-hands meeting for deputy state fire marshals in Sacramento, May 13, 2025.  An all-hands means all deputy state fire marshals and arson […]

Congratulations to CLSEA-FMESA Member Gilbert Elayda

March 24, 2025

Recognized for 25 years of State service YOUNTVILLE – On February 27, 2025, California State Firefighter/Security Officer Gilbert Elayda was honored with a Certificate of Recognition for 25 years of dedicated service, along with a commemorative California State wristwatch. Firefighter/Security Officer Elayda began his public service career in 1991 as an Emergency Medical Technician and […]

Bidwell Mansion Arsonist Sentenced to 11 Years in State Prison

March 7, 2025

“We appreciate the efforts of State Parks rangers, State fire marshals, CALFIRE, and all the local law enforcement and fire partners who completed a thorough investigation that led to the identity and prosecution of this arsonist.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona BUTTE COUNTY – On March 5, 2025, Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced to […]

Bidwell Mansion Arsonist Pleads No Contest

February 6, 2025

“Investigators at the state, local and federal level were paramount in identifying this individual who, under the cover of darkness, single handedly destroyed a cherished and historic mansion that simply cannot be replaced.  We know there are many people who are grateful to those investigators and the outstanding work they conducted to quickly identify this […]

State Law Enforcement Officers Investigate Arson at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

December 18, 2024

“This is a tremendous loss by what investigators have determined was an act of arson.   We appreciate the efforts of State Parks rangers, State fire marshals, CALFIRE, and all the local law enforcement and fire partners to complete a thorough investigation and find those responsible.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CHICO – On Dec. 11, 2024 at […]

Congratulations to CSLEA Member and FMESA Director Nick Schroeder and K-9 Flash

November 14, 2024

1st Place in Building Search Scenario at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department 27th K-9 Trials NORCO – On November 8, 2024, CALFIRE Office of State Fire Marshal Arson and Bomb Investigator Nicholas Schroeder and K-9 Flash participated in the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department 27th K-9 Trials in Norco.  Arson and Bomb Investigator Schroeder and K-9 […]

Resolving Pay Issues at Cal OES

October 4, 2024

Attention FMESA Members at Cal OES:   It has come to the attention of FMESA and CSLEA that resolving any pay issues within Cal OES must now be done through a ticket system.  Contacting payroll personnel by phone or email appears to no longer be an option.  FMESA and CSLEA are inquiring about this change […]

Oakland Man Arrested for Arson Attacks at UC Berkeley

June 26, 2024

BERKELEY- On June 17, 2024, CALFIRE announced the arrest of Casey Robert Goonan, 34, of Oakland in connection with the firebombing attack of a UC Berkeley Police Department vehicle and three other arson attacks on UC Berkeley campus during the month of June 2024.  The June 17th arrest was the result of an investigation by […]

The Successful Search and Rescue of a Missing Boy at Huntington Lake Highlights Work of Cal OES Law Enforcement Coordinators

June 24, 2024

By FMESA President BJ Jones FRESNO COUNTY – It was a euphoric moment when a search and rescue team found missing four-year-old Chrstian Ramirez who became separated from his family on June 20, 2024 around 11:00 a.m. while camping at Rancheria Campground at Huntington Lake in Fresno County.   The young boy was the focus of […]

FMESA Director Attends CAL FIRE Badge Pinning Ceremony

May 23, 2024

Congratulates union members on their promotions to State Fire Marshal III Specialist SACRAMENTO – On May 22, 2024, Fire Marshal & Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Director Thomas Becerra attended CAL FIRE’s Office of State Fire Marshal Promotion and Badge Pinning Ceremony in Sacramento to proudly witness the promotion of three California Statewide Law Enforcement Association […]

Canine Unit Returns to CALFIRE’s OSFM Arson and Bomb Unit

March 14, 2024

SACRAMENTO – In February 2024, CALFIRE announced the return of the Canine Unit to the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).  Celebrating the return are two California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who began training with their canine partners in July. Arson and Bomb Investigators Nicholas Schroeder and Charles Elder are now teamed […]

OSFM and CAL OES Personnel Respond to Interstate 10 Fire Emergency

November 15, 2023

The State Fire Marshal Arson and Bomb Unit (OSFM B/U 7) is actively investigating the major fire that broke out on November 11, 2023, along Interstate 10 in Los Angeles. This incident has significantly impacted traffic and daily commute in Los Angeles, causing considerable disruption.

FMESA Representatives Attend UC Merced Safety Conference

September 29, 2023

MERCED – On September 27, 2023, BJ Jones, president, and Jose Sanabria, vice president (OSFM) of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) attended an inaugural safety conference at UC Merced, a conference designed to bring together the community and public safety partners in an effort to improve campus safety and build a culture […]

FMESA Donates to California Fire Museum in Memory of Chief Ronny J. Coleman

September 22, 2023

SACRAMENTO – On September 22, 2023, the Fire Marshal and Emergency Services Association (FMESA) Board of Directors announced its decision to donate $500.00 in the name of Chief Ronny J. Coleman to the California Fire Museum. Chief Coleman, retired State Fire Marshal, passed away on September 21, 2023 at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento.  He […]

CSLEA Members at Cal OES Return from Hawaii Following Wildfire

September 22, 2023

“We are very proud of our members at Cal OES who never hesitate to be deployed to disaster areas to assist.  Whether it is within California or another state, they assist with emergency help, lending their expertise to recovery efforts.  We thank them for their service and dedication to public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan […]

Camp Roberts Firefighters Assist with Firefight in Santa Barbara County

August 22, 2023

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – On August 19, 2023, California state firefighters at Camp Roberts Fire Department responded to assist with the Plant Fire burning in Santa Barbara County. The Camp Roberts firefighters were assigned to Strike Team 1471C from San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which started on August 19th and prompted some evacuations, scorched […]

FMESA Assists with Donations for the Families of CALFIRE Assistant Chief Bischof, Captain Rodriguez and Pilot Tony Souza

August 17, 2023

Hello FMESA Members, As many of you are aware, the CALFIRE family and all of California is mourning the loss of CALFIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CALFIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa who all lost their lives on August 6, 2023 in a tragic helicopter collision while working a fire incident in Riverside […]

April 9-15, 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 10, 2023

“No matter who we are, what walk of life we come from, when we need emergency help, we all call 911 and rely on the operators and dispatchers who pick up at the other end, to assist us.  They direct us on the phone, they direct officers and medical personnel to get to us.  They […]

Cal OES Assists with Effort to Feed Starving Cattle in Humboldt County

March 6, 2023

HUMBOLDT COUNTY – On March 6, 2023, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced that with the help of the California Office of Emergency Services, and other local, state and federal assistance, a response to cattle starving in areas stranded due to recent storms. The record-breaking winter storms impacting California left mountain roads across Humboldt County […]

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