California AB2129 aims to improve firefighter compensation to attract and retain skilled personnel.

California AB2129 seeks to address the challenges faced by firefighters in the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including long hours and extreme stress, by negotiating salary adjustments. The bill mandates that the state and the exclusive representative for State Bargaining Unit 8 survey the average salaries of firefighters in 20 comparable California fire departments. The goal is to reach a competitive salary range within 15 percent of the average salary for corresponding ranks in these departments.

California AB2129 aims to improve firefighter compensation to attract and retain skilled personnel.

California AB2129 seeks to address the challenges faced by firefighters in the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including long hours and extreme stress, by negotiating salary adjustments. The bill mandates that the state and the exclusive representative for State Bargaining Unit 8 survey the average salaries of firefighters in 20 comparable California fire departments. The goal is to reach a competitive salary range within 15 percent of the average salary for corresponding ranks in these departments.