Episode 28 - Fighting Fire with Funding
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
EPISODE 28: Fighting Fire with Funding
The California Fire Service is facing a critical funding shortfall that jeopardizes the safety and preparedness of
communities statewide. Fire protection districts and fire departments, which cover 125,782 square miles and serve
over 39 million people, have seen service demand grow significantly over the last 50 years. Despite this, funding
mechanisms have not kept pace, leaving fire agencies struggling to maintain staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.



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