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CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes

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State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.

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Los Angeles Times

After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round

State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month positions.

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes

State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Cal Matters

CA lawmakers propose $175 million increase for Cal Fire staffing

A firefighter battles the Eaton Fire in Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. Photo by Ethan Swope, AP Photo Roughly a month after deadly wildfires erupted in Los Angeles County, killing at least 29 people, lawmakers in the state Senate have introduced a proposal to bolster Cal Fire staffing, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is meeting with […]

1 month ago·Sacramento, United States

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The Trinity Journal

State’s firefighters could soon be year-round

California firefighters will work full-time and year-round if new legislation gets approved.

15 days ago

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NEWS WIRE FAX - Breaking News & Headlines

California State Senators Advocate for Increased Year-Round Firefighters

California State Senators Push for Permanent Year-Round Firefighters In a bid to combat the escalating wildfire crisis ravaging California, Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, along with a coalition of state senators and representatives, have proposed a groundbreaking measure. The proposal suggests transitioning the current seasonal workforce of state firefighters to full-time status, aiming to […]

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GV Wire

Lawmakers Propose $175 Million in New CalFire Funding

Roughly a month after deadly wildfires erupted in Los Angeles County, killing at least 29 people, lawmakers in the state Senate have introduced a proposal to bolster CalFire staffing, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is meeting with President Donald Trump over disaster aid. Joined by several other senators and firefighters in Sacramento, Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire unveiled a bipartisan measure Tuesday to keep all 356 of Cal Fire engines staffed …

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