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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 13142 Fire Service Standards Board

§ 13142 Fire Service Standards Board

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§ 13142 Fire Service Standards Board

Key Takeaways

  • •The state studies and sets rules for how firefighters should be trained and what they need to know.
  • •They also check and suggest rules for fire trucks, tools, and equipment.
  • •They make sure all firefighters get basic training to do their job safely.

Example

A new firefighter joins the fire department.

The state makes sure this firefighter has the right training, like how to put out fires and stay safe, and that they have good equipment to use.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13142 Fire Service Standards Board

The board, shall from time to time make full and complete studies, recommendations, and reports to the Governor and the Legislature for the purpose of recommending establishment of minimum standards with respect to all of the following: (a)  Physical requirements, education and training of fire protection personnel appointed to positions in regularly organized fire service agencies in this state, who are to be engaged in fire protection, including, but not limited to, fire suppression, fire prevention, arson investigation, and other allied fields. (b)  Fire apparatus, equipment, hose, tools, and related items. (c)  Basic minimum courses of training and education for fire protection personnel. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1197.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationgovernorfireportlegislatureprotectionequipmentthe california state

Related Statutes

  • § 13156 Fire Training Programs
  • § 104350 Smoking Health Risks
  • § 104530 University Tobacco Program Responsibilities
  • § 13140.5 Fire Board Membership Structure
  • § 13143 Fire Safety Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13142.
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