§ 13862 District Emergency Services Authority

Health and Safety Code·California

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•The district can provide fire protection, like putting out fires.
•They can help with rescues, like saving people from accidents.
•They can give emergency medical help, like treating injuries.
•They can handle dangerous material spills, like cleaning up chemicals.

Example

If there's a car crash and someone is hurt.

The district can send an ambulance to help the hurt person and take them to the hospital.

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§ 13862 District Emergency Services Authority

A district shall have the power to provide the following services: (a) Fire protection services. (b) Rescue services. (c) Emergency medical services. (d) Hazardous material emergency response services. (e) Ambulance services, pursuant to Division 2.5 (commencing with Section 1797). (f) Any other services relating to the protection of lives and property. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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medical rescue property fire hazardous emergency protection ambulance

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 13862.

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