and juliet smith has our story. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been added to the 2 higher tiers of fire hazard severity. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and intensity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have our admission crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of or combustible. greenery member lands within the first. >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite ne. when the education it can get into eves. it lands on the roof. if you've got that debris because we haven't cleared you better than your roof. and if the numbers are hard enough. it will ignite. so th

well, that was juliet smith reporting. in other news.hoping to fill 700 vacancies, everything from officers to dispatchers. >> and over the weekend, they held a hiring seminar and they really did encourage women to apply. reporter shadix has the story. >> i have always wanted to be in. law enforcement has since a little girl and chp. i want to say it of all the divisions is. >> where i want to be. and i i see myself as a chp. >> veronica salazar joins many other young recruits who attended the california highway patrol's women's recruitment seminar on saturday. but the hope of being a chp officer for me, i'd like to create a change for my family. >> i mean, i'm in a bettina. so i think a little party for me and for my family in, of course, for my future. they will cease to i want her to see they she can as well. >> for the past 27 years, the california highway patrol has been a way of life for robin johnson who rose through the ranks to now be the chp assistant commissioner. >> this is an amazing job. i wouldn't do it any different. her

now, as juliet smith reporting, the california highway patrol held a women's hiring seminar were on tolse. this is where >> recruits are asked to come. they want to hire more women. so they have 700 vacancies from dispatchers to officers. and right now only 6% of the officers in california are women to join the academy. you have to be between 21 35 years old and passed the physical agility test. and also there's a written test. you have to pass more than 100 women signed up to participate in this recruitment event over the weekend. the diversity of the agency is what the police say makes the job very attractive. for us to reach out. >> and provide information and opportunity for the people in our community to see the opportunities that are available to them. >> starting pay is $122,000 for new officers. and as people more workers retire 50% with full medical benefits for life. that's what you get when you retire. >> we're going to take a break here at 6.22. still ahead on the kron 4 morning news. the department of agriculture has approved a new vaccine to help fight off the avian flu.

juliet smith has the story. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been added to the 2 higher tiers of fire hazard severity. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and intensity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have our admission crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of park or combustible greenery. and if an amber lands within the first >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite ne. when the education it can get into eves. it lands on the roof. if you've got that debris because we haven't cleared you better than your roof. and if the numbers are hard enough. it will ignite. s

so did auburn, juliet smith has the story. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been addedhigher tiers of fire hazard severity. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and intensity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have our admission crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of or combustible. greenery member lands within the first. >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite. i n when the education it can get into eves. it lands on the roof. if you've got that debris because we haven't cleared you better than your roof. and if the numbers are hard enough. it will ignite. so the

juliet smith has more. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been added to the 2 higherty. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and int nsity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have home edition crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of park or combustible greenery. and if an amber lands within the first >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite ne. when the education it can get into the eves. it lands on the roof. you've got that debris because we haven't cleared you better than your roof. and if the numbers are hard enough. it will ignite. so the idea is to be able to

the release of those maps, grass valley and truckee saw major jump in severity as did auburn, juliet smith has the story. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been added to the 2 higher tiers of fire hazard severity. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and intensity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have our admission crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of park or combustible greenery. and if an amber lands within the first >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite ne. when the education it can get into the eves. it lands on the roof. if you've got that debris because w

and juliet smith has that story. >> approximately 1.4 million new acres of land have been added to theazard severity. according to a press release from the governor's office, cal fire drew this map based on vegetation. data, topography, weather and climate change patterns to calculate the wildfire probability and intensity. the new executive order will require an ember resistant. so within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones. officials say this is the key to stopping wildfires from spreading to homes. >> many people say we've got a wildfire crisis in the state. i like to say we actually have our admission crisis in the state. this means the removal of all brush vegetation and flammable fencing, gravel and concrete should be used instead of or combustible. greenery member lands within the first. >> 5 feet of your house and can ignite ne. when the education it can get into eves. it lands on the roof. if you've got that debris because we haven't cleared you better than your roof. and if the numbers are hard enough. it will ignite. so the idea is to be able to c

juliet smith went out with fire crews on the american river to see how they europe for emergencies. >> from the rise in water levels due to snow melt and several atmospheric rivers to the free cheat. 48 to bring water temperature. officials warned that the american river can be hazardous, even the best swimmers in the american river are going to struggle. one. the water is extremely cold there. is that jolt to your body? >> and the cold can take effect very quickly. this recent weather has caused debris to flow downstream and those become obstacles. more rafters were fishermen. and even for us trying to perform a rescue. >> fire officials say it's crucial to ensure that you're floating devices can withstand these conditions. first comments take people. >> coming down the american river and into the wrong style of rap. that is the number one problem that we have. they also remind us that life jackets save lives. the big thing that will run into right now is going to be the coming out. that will happen. >> if the next mother set and the captain says they've already rescued fishermen alo