Cal Fire gets a Fire Innovation Unit to test and buy wildfire technology
If the Legislature funds it, Cal Fire sets up a Fire Innovation Unit to research, test and buy wildfire technology. The unit may fund early-stage and mature technology projects through grants or contracts and run pilot projects and test sites.
Who it affects
Cal Fire, wildfire technology companies and researchers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Fire Innovation Unit law ends
Official text
California SB 1079: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection: Fire Innovation Unit.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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