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Cal Gov Code § 8584.1
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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DIVISION 1. GENERAL
CHAPTER 7. CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT
ARTICLE 4.5. URBAN HEAVY RESCUE ACT
Date:
11/25/2013
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§ 8584.1. Acquisition and maintenance of urban heavy rescue units
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state have an urban heavy rescue capability in the event of a major earthquake. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Emergency Services and the State Fire Marshal's Office pursue the necessary funding to carry out this article through the normal budget process.
(b) The Fire and Rescue Division of the Office of Emergency Services shall acquire and maintain urban heavy res-cue units and transportable caches of search and rescue gear, including hand tools and protective gear. The division shall position the units and caches to ensure a rapid response of personnel and equipment anywhere in the state, and ensure that a unit will be available on the scene within one hour of a major earthquake.
(c) The State Fire Marshal's Office shall coordinate the training of personnel in the use of the units and equipment in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Services.
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