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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 1Ch. 3§ 13072 Firescope Fire Management Program

§ 13072 Firescope Fire Management Program

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§ 13072 Firescope Fire Management Program

Key Takeaways

  • •FIRESCOPE helps different fire departments work together better during big fires.
  • •It includes tools to predict how fires will behave and check weather and land conditions.
  • •Everyone uses the same words and maps to avoid confusion during emergencies.
  • •Firefighters get trained together so they can communicate and work as a team.

Example

A huge wildfire spreads across three counties, and firefighters from different cities and agencies rush to help.

FIRESCOPE makes sure all the firefighters use the same words, maps, and plans. They share info about the fire, weather, and land quickly so they can stop the fire faster and keep everyone safe.

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§ 13072 Firescope Fire Management Program

The goal of the FIRESCOPE Program is the improvement of fire incident management and the coordination of multiagency firefighting resources on major or multiple incidents. The program shall include, but is not limited to, the following areas as part of its research, development, and implementation objectives: (a)  Improved methods to coordinate multiagency firefighting resources during major incidents. (b)  Improved methods for forecasting fire behavior. (c)  The capability to assess fire, weather, and terrain conditions at the scene of an incident. (d)  Standard fire terminology for improving incident management. (e)  Improved multiagency fire communications. (f)  Multiagency training on FIRESCOPE components and products. (g)  A common mapping system, including orthophoto maps. (h)  Improved fire information management systems. (i)  Regional operational coordination centers for regional multiagency coordination of firefighting resources. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1364, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

firemanagementcoordinationcommunicationimprovementdevelopmentimplementationcapability

Related Statutes

  • § 101966 Health System Planning Recommendations
  • § 124115.5 Newborn Hearing Loss Screening
  • § 13071 Firescope Firefighting Coordination
  • § 13212 High-Rise Fire Safety Rules
  • § 4835 Annexation Resolution Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13072.
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