Office of Emergency Services: firefighting mutual aid.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Emergency Management
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Office of Emergency Services to create a Firefighting Mutual Aid and Prepositioning Program. The program aims to support the state’s fire service mutual aid plan and establish a reimbursement system for firefighting agencies that assist during emergencies. This reimbursement program would cover costs such as personnel, lodging, and equipment used in mutual aid deployments.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Firefighting Mutual Aid and Prepositioning Program.
- Supports the implementation of the state’s fire service and rescue emergency mutual aid program.
- Supports the Mutual Aid Fire Engine Program.
- Provides a reimbursement program for firefighting agencies deploying under the state’s Master Mutual Aid Agreement.
Who is affected
- Firefighting agencies
- Local government agencies
- The Office of Emergency Services
- The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL-FIRE)
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated program for firefighting mutual aid and reimbursement.
- Expands upon existing mutual aid agreements by providing financial support to participating agencies.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Emergency Management
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