AB 252: Wildfire protection: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: staffing.

The bill aims to enhance wildfire protection in California by requiring the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to reach full staffing levels by January 1, 2028. The department must maintain full staffing levels at all fire stations and facilities throughout the year. To achieve this, the department will implement staffing requirements on a schedule, as specified by the law. The department will also report annually to the legislature on its progress toward implementing year-round staffing requirements. The state legislature will need to appropriate sufficient funds to implement these provisions in the annual budget act or another statute.