FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Central Valley is lending a helping hand to the Central Coast for the Gifford Fire.

Fresno County Fire PIO Gary Couch says crews have worked 24-hour shifts for the past two weeks.

"We've sent down 10 engines with two leaders, two dozers," he explained. "That puts it about just over 100 people."

Couch says answering the call for help requires teams to be well-rested.

"What we've started to do is every 21 days we'll send relief and they'll come home for two days," he said.

Right now, they're mopping up, patrolling the area to identify any hazards, and working with other agencies to help protect the community.

Lori Wilson is the executive director for The Central Valley Chapter of The American Red Cross.

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