SACRAMENTO – On Nov 21, Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the graduation of 38 CAL FIRE Company Officers from the Ione Training Center, the final class in a historic 2025 that saw California train over 650 Company Officers—shattering all previous records.

CAL FIRE has successfully trained over 650 new Company Officers in 2025 with four training centers operating at full capacity. The newest, the Atwater Training Center in Merced County, opened in July 2025 to meet growing training demands. Additional facilities are in Redding and Riverside.

This historic achievement underscores the department’s consistent and sustained commitment to developing highly skilled, professional leaders to serve the State of California. 

CAL FIRE celebrates the graduation of this final cohort, Company Officer Academy Class 25-14, marking the successful conclusion of the intensive 2025 training season. The 38 graduates are now highly trained Company Officers ready to take on leadership roles across the department. 

Cal FIRE Chief Joe Tyler administered the oath to the graduating cadets.

 (Photo Source：The Governor Office Newsroom)