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    AB-1283
    Justice & Public Safety

    Office of Emergency Services: firefighting mutual aid.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a new Firefighting Mutual Aid Program to coordinate emergency response between fire agencies.
    • Creates a reimbursement system for fire agencies that provide mutual aid during emergencies.
    • Supports the sharing of fire engines and equipment between local departments during emergencies.
    • Funds additional firefighting resources including mobile water systems and protective equipment.

    Summary

    California's Assembly Committee on Emergency Management proposes establishing a comprehensive Firefighting Mutual Aid and Prepositioning Program to formalize resource sharing and cost reimbursement protocols among firefighting agencies during emergencies. The program, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Services, would create standardized procedures for deploying fire engines, personnel, and specialized equipment across jurisdictions.

    The legislation outlines four primary components of the program. First, it codifies implementation protocols for the state's existing fire service and rescue emergency mutual aid system. Second, it establishes guidelines for the Mutual Aid Fire Engine Program, allowing agencies to share engines for emergency response, training, and temporary replacement needs. Third, it creates a mechanism to reimburse agencies for costs related to staffing, training, and acquiring specialized equipment like super hose tenders and mobile hydrants. Finally, it implements a reimbursement structure for agencies providing mutual aid, covering expenses such as personnel costs, equipment, lodging, and protective gear.

    The bill builds upon California's current emergency response framework by adding specific provisions for resource coordination between local fire departments and CAL FIRE. While the legislation requires no new appropriations, it establishes formal processes for agencies to recover costs incurred while assisting other jurisdictions during emergencies. The Office of Emergency Services would oversee program implementation, including development of reimbursement procedures and coordination protocols among participating agencies.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jasmeet BainsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jasmeet BainsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes a new Firefighting Mutual Aid Program to coordinate emergency response between fire agencies.
    • Creates a reimbursement system for fire agencies that provide mutual aid during emergencies.
    • Supports the sharing of fire engines and equipment between local departments during emergencies.
    • Funds additional firefighting resources including mobile water systems and protective equipment.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Summary

    California's Assembly Committee on Emergency Management proposes establishing a comprehensive Firefighting Mutual Aid and Prepositioning Program to formalize resource sharing and cost reimbursement protocols among firefighting agencies during emergencies. The program, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Services, would create standardized procedures for deploying fire engines, personnel, and specialized equipment across jurisdictions.

    The legislation outlines four primary components of the program. First, it codifies implementation protocols for the state's existing fire service and rescue emergency mutual aid system. Second, it establishes guidelines for the Mutual Aid Fire Engine Program, allowing agencies to share engines for emergency response, training, and temporary replacement needs. Third, it creates a mechanism to reimburse agencies for costs related to staffing, training, and acquiring specialized equipment like super hose tenders and mobile hydrants. Finally, it implements a reimbursement structure for agencies providing mutual aid, covering expenses such as personnel costs, equipment, lodging, and protective gear.

    The bill builds upon California's current emergency response framework by adding specific provisions for resource coordination between local fire departments and CAL FIRE. While the legislation requires no new appropriations, it establishes formal processes for agencies to recover costs incurred while assisting other jurisdictions during emergencies. The Office of Emergency Services would oversee program implementation, including development of reimbursement procedures and coordination protocols among participating agencies.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Emergency Management
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jasmeet BainsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 7 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jasmeet BainsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member