California AB1457 establishes a program for trained volunteers to assist in wildfire prevention through defensible space compliance.
California AB1457 amends the Public Resources Code to create a program for trained volunteers to help homeowners and fire agencies comply with defensible space requirements. The bill aims to reduce wildfire risk and save fire agencies resources by increasing compliance. It mandates consistent training for third-party assessors and requires coordinated messaging for wildfire safety. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) must develop a training program for volunteers, who will assist in inspections and education.
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