Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: seasonal firefighters.
- Requires CAL FIRE to convert all seasonal firefighter positions to permanent employment status.
- Mandates state agencies to implement the transition without specifying a deadline.
- Expands employment benefits and job security for current seasonal firefighters at CAL FIRE.
A bipartisan group of California state senators, led by Senator McGuire, has put forward legislation to transition seasonal firefighters at the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to permanent employment status. The measure directs the Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, and other relevant agencies to implement the reclassification of these positions.
Under current law, CAL FIRE employs both permanent and seasonal firefighters, with seasonal personnel covered under the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act. The proposed change would eliminate the seasonal classification, converting these positions to permanent status. This reclassification would alter the employment terms, benefits, and retention framework for affected firefighting personnel.
While the legislation mandates the transition to permanent status, it does not specify implementation timelines or detailed procedures, leaving operational decisions to the designated state agencies. The bill requires no direct appropriations, though the reclassification may affect long-term personnel costs through changes to salary structures and benefits packages.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Brian JonesR Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Mike McGuireD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Eloise ReyesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
- Requires CAL FIRE to convert all seasonal firefighter positions to permanent employment status.
- Mandates state agencies to implement the transition without specifying a deadline.
- Expands employment benefits and job security for current seasonal firefighters at CAL FIRE.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
A bipartisan group of California state senators, led by Senator McGuire, has put forward legislation to transition seasonal firefighters at the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to permanent employment status. The measure directs the Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, and other relevant agencies to implement the reclassification of these positions.
Under current law, CAL FIRE employs both permanent and seasonal firefighters, with seasonal personnel covered under the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act. The proposed change would eliminate the seasonal classification, converting these positions to permanent status. This reclassification would alter the employment terms, benefits, and retention framework for affected firefighting personnel.
While the legislation mandates the transition to permanent status, it does not specify implementation timelines or detailed procedures, leaving operational decisions to the designated state agencies. The bill requires no direct appropriations, though the reclassification may affect long-term personnel costs through changes to salary structures and benefits packages.
Latest Voting History
Brian JonesR Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Benjamin AllenD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Mike McGuireD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Eloise ReyesD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Henry SternD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted |