California fires: Meet the young firefighters on the frontlines [Video]

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Every year, firefighters battle relentless wildfires in California both on the ground and in the skies.

Fire departments and Cal Fire take the call to action, along with teams of young firefighters in training. They’re with the California Conservation Corps, the oldest and largest conservation corps in the United States.

About 1,600 members are stationed across the state. The CCC has a number of responsibilities, including emergency response and natural resource conservation. 

The CCC works with state and federal partners to run more than two dozen wildland firefighting hand crews. The hand crews respond to California wildfires.

“Seeing flames in your face is kind of scary. You kind of just put that aside,” said Corpsmember Serra Davidsson. “Let’s take control of the fire, not let the …