§ 2108 Commissioner'S Emergency Service Authority

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says the boss of a department can decide where employees must live to make sure they can quickly respond to emergencies.

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•The boss can decide where workers must live.
•This is only to make sure workers can get to emergencies fast.
•The boss can make this rule even if other laws say something different.

Example

A firefighter is told they must live within 10 miles of the fire station.

The boss can make this rule so the firefighter can get to work fast if there's a big fire.

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§ 2108 Commissioner'S Emergency Service Authority

The commissioner shall perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes vested by law in the department. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner may administratively determine the geographic area of residence of any member of the department in order to assure the availability of such member for emergency service and the discharge of departmental responsibilities. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1231.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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commissioner duties powers responsibilities geographic area of residence emergency service

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 2108.

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