2007 California Government Code Article 4.5. Urban Heavy Rescue Act

CA Codes (gov:8584-8584.1)

8584.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the Urban
Heavy Rescue Act of 1988.



8584.1.  (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 rescue 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.