This link will allow you to view historical fire maps, out side of anomaly, future fires will often spread similarly.
Take some online free courses like NWCG S190 and 130, FEMA 100 and 200. Just a basic taste so you have some familiarity with what your hearing.
YouTube can be a wealth of knowledge and understanding. Watch some operational briefings, watch some pio updates. Watch some historical fire footage, some of the lessons learned, watch some fire behavior.
When you get the itch, CAL FIRE and the USFS is always hiring😂