California Government Code

§ 3251

GOV § 3251 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 4 · Title 1 · Ch. 9.6

Statute text

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a)(1) “Firefighter” means any firefighter employed by a public agency, including, but not limited to, any firefighter who is a paramedic or emergency medical technician, irrespective of rank. “Firefighter” also means an employee of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection holding a temporary appointment to a firefighter position and employed as a seasonal firefighter.

(2)Notwithstanding paragraph (1), “firefighter” does not include an inmate of a state or local correctional agency who performs firefighting or related duties or persons who are subject to Chapter 9.7 (commencing with Section 3300).

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 722, Sec. 1. (SB 206) Effective January 1, 2022.