California AB252 aims to ensure year-round firefighting staffing levels at the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

California AB252, known as the Stop Laying Off Firefighters Act, seeks to address year-round fire risk by mandating the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to maintain full staffing levels throughout the year. The bill defines "full staffing levels" as the highest number of firefighting personnel employed between 2022 and 2024. It requires the department to achieve 50% of the required staffing increase by 2026 and 75% by 2027, with full implementation by 2028. The department must report annually on progress, emergency response capabilities, costs, and recruitment metrics.

California AB252 aims to ensure year-round firefighting staffing levels at the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

California AB252, known as the Stop Laying Off Firefighters Act, seeks to address year-round fire risk by mandating the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to maintain full staffing levels throughout the year. The bill defines "full staffing levels" as the highest number of firefighting personnel employed between 2022 and 2024. It requires the department to achieve 50% of the required staffing increase by 2026 and 75% by 2027, with full implementation by 2028. The department must report annually on progress, emergency response capabilities, costs, and recruitment metrics.