All CPF Priority and Sponsored Bills Signed by Governor
At the end of an interrupted legislative session, CPF is proud to report that every bill both sponsored or considered a top priority for the…
Wildfire Response Will Remain A Priority in State Budget Revision
Governor Gavin Newsom has made it clear that wildfire preparedness and response will remain a critical priority, even as the state faces a budget hole…
CPF Praises Governor’s Executive Order on COVID-19 Workers Comp Presumption
Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order, providing a workers’ compensation presumption for COVID-19, sets the table for important protections for firefighters and front line workers who…
Confronting Wildfire Season in 2020 – The New “New Normal”
California continues to be in a drought of historic proportions – the worst megadrought in centuries. The state recorded less than half of the normal…
Statement from California Professional Firefighters President on LAO Analysis in CAL FIRE Staffing
The Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) has rejected Governor Newsom’s plan to invest more resources to respond to wildfires. California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice…
CPF President Responds to President’s Statements on Wildfire Aid
President Trump has issued statements via Twitter that suggest federal disaster assistance could be withheld over forest management practices. California Professional Firefighters President Brian Rice…
Governor signs historic CPF-sponsored bills
As the 2019 legislative session comes to a close, California firefighters gain a historic win as Governor Gavin Newsom signed significant CPF-sponsored bills that reached…
Retiree Protection Act Secures Pension Promise From Unfair Take-Back
In 2012, a firefighter employed by the City of Davis retired after serving the public for nearly 30 years. Before retiring, the firefighter twice asked…
CPF President Praises Gov. Newsom’s Wildfire Emergency Announcement
With California’s back-to-back unprecedented wildfire years, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state wildfire emergency to address the urgency of protecting our most vulnerable communities. California…
CPF President Praises Emergency Response Commitment in Gov. Newsom’s New Budget
On Jan 10, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled his 2019-2020 California State Budget The new spending plan includes a substantial new commitment to emergency preparedness…
New IAFF Behavioral Health Center Coming to California
The IAFF Center of Excellence on Behavioral Health in Maryland has become an indispensable resource to provide treatment and healing for firefighters facing post-traumatic stress.…
CPF President Responds to President’s Threat to Cut Off Aid to Fire Victims
With California’s fire-ravaged communities only beginning to recover from the devastation of 2018, President Donald Trump has issued a threat via social media to cut…
