Fire protection: privately contracted firefighters: public water sources.
- Prohibits private firefighting companies from accessing public water sources during active fire incidents.
- Requires private firefighting vehicles to be clearly labeled as non-emergency without sirens or emergency lights.
- Mandates private firefighting equipment must not display any labeling suggesting emergency or fire department status.
Assembly Member Bryan's legislation would prohibit privately contracted firefighters from connecting their equipment to public water sources during active fire incidents, adding to existing state regulations that govern private fire prevention resources in California.
The measure builds upon current Office of Emergency Services (OES) requirements for private firefighting equipment and vehicles. Under existing rules developed in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the FIRESCOPE Program, private fire prevention contractors must clearly label their equipment as nonemergency and cannot use emergency lights, sirens, or markings that suggest affiliation with public fire departments.
The OES maintains authority to consult both private fire prevention contractors and public fire agencies while developing the new water access regulations. This consultation process aligns with the office's established role in coordinating multi-agency firefighting resources and maintaining standards for private fire prevention operations during active incidents.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Steve BennettD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Isaac BryanD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tina McKinnorD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
- Prohibits private firefighting companies from accessing public water sources during active fire incidents.
- Requires private firefighting vehicles to be clearly labeled as non-emergency without sirens or emergency lights.
- Mandates private firefighting equipment must not display any labeling suggesting emergency or fire department status.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Bryan's legislation would prohibit privately contracted firefighters from connecting their equipment to public water sources during active fire incidents, adding to existing state regulations that govern private fire prevention resources in California.
The measure builds upon current Office of Emergency Services (OES) requirements for private firefighting equipment and vehicles. Under existing rules developed in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the FIRESCOPE Program, private fire prevention contractors must clearly label their equipment as nonemergency and cannot use emergency lights, sirens, or markings that suggest affiliation with public fire departments.
The OES maintains authority to consult both private fire prevention contractors and public fire agencies while developing the new water access regulations. This consultation process aligns with the office's established role in coordinating multi-agency firefighting resources and maintaining standards for private fire prevention operations during active incidents.
Latest Voting History
Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Steve BennettD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Isaac BryanD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tina McKinnorD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |