Establishes a Fire Innovation Unit within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to enhance wildfire technology research and.
The bill establishes a Fire Innovation Unit (FIU) within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to serve as the state's principal hub for wildfire technology research, coordination, procurement, and deployment. The FIU will evaluate emerging technologies, provide technical assistance to various fire agencies, and administer a Wildfire Innovation Grant Program. It will also establish testbeds for technology evaluation, collaborate with educational and research institutions, and facilitate pilot-to-scale transitions of proven technologies.
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