Plain English Breakdown
The official text states reimbursement is 'as specified' but does not define those specifications in the provided summary or digest.
Firefighting Mutual Aid Program
This law requires the Office of Emergency Services to create a program that supports mutual aid plans and helps fire agencies get paid for costs when they help other areas.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to start the Firefighting Mutual Aid and Prepositioning Program.
- Supports using the state plan for sharing firefighting help between different areas.
- Creates a reimbursement program so fire agencies can get money back for costs they pay while helping others under specific rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Office of Emergency Services within the Governor's office
- Firefighting agencies that send help to other areas
Terms To Know
- Mutual Aid
- When different fire departments or emergency groups agree to share resources and help each other.
- Prepositioning
- Moving equipment, supplies, or firefighters to a specific area before an emergency happens so they are ready to act quickly.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not list the exact dollar amounts for reimbursement.
- The text says costs will be paid 'as specified' but does not detail which types of costs qualify in this summary.
- No specific start date is given, though the bill passed the legislature.