Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.
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Overview
This bill establishes a Fire Innovation Unit within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to accelerate the adoption of new wildfire technologies. The unit will conduct research, coordinate procurement, and deploy innovative solutions to improve wildfire prevention, suppression, and community resilience. It will achieve this through various programs, including a grant program, pilot project evaluation, and collaboration with educational institutions and other agencies. The unit’s activities are contingent upon legislative appropriation and will expire in 2033.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Fire Innovation Unit (FIU) within the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
- The FIU will consist of the Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development, the Innovation, Outreach, and Coordination Program, and the Rapid Acquisition and Deployment Program.
- The FIU will administer a Wildfire Innovation Grant Program to fund early-stage wildfire technology projects.
- The FIU is authorized to conduct pilot, prototype, and demonstration projects to evaluate and validate wildfire technologies.
- The FIU can collaborate with public and private institutions to advance wildfire technology innovation.
- The FIU may establish testbeds for evaluating emerging wildfire technologies.
- The FIU will provide technical assistance to fire agencies and maintain a publicly accessible resource on wildfire technologies.
- The FIU will submit an annual report to the Governor and legislative committees summarizing its activities and findings.
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