§ 55607 County Fire Warden Contracts

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•The state can team up with counties to help stop or put out fires.
•County fire workers can be hired to help with fire prevention or fighting fires.
•This helps make sure fires are handled better by working together.

Example

A big wildfire starts in a forest near homes.

The state can ask the county fire team to help put out the fire or stop it from spreading. This way, more people are working together to keep everyone safe.

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§ 55607 County Fire Warden Contracts

The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection may contract with the county for the performance by the county fire warden, his or her deputies, and assistants of functions for the prevention or suppression of fires within the county. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 427, Sec. 69. Effective January 1, 1993.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 55607.

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