Plain English Breakdown
The official source states funding must be appropriated but does not guarantee it will happen without legislative action each year.
AB-252: Staffing Rules for Fire Protection
This law requires California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to reach defined full staffing levels by January 1, 2028, and maintain them year-round at all its stations.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the department to reach full staffing levels as defined in the bill on or before January 1, 2028.
- Mandates that fire stations stay at full staffing levels for every day of the calendar year.
- Sets a specific schedule for the department to follow when adding new staff members.
- Requires the department to send an annual report to the Legislature about its progress on hiring and implementing year-round staffing.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Fire stations under the department's control
Terms To Know
- Full staffing levels
- Staffing numbers as defined in this bill.
- Appropriate moneys
- The Legislature setting aside enough money in the annual Budget Act or another statute to pay for these changes.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states it is the intent of the Legislature to pass future laws about increasing year-round staffing levels.
- Funding depends on the Legislature approving enough money in a budget act or other law.