CALFIRE Hired Equipment Overview
The CAL FIRE Hired Equipment Program works to obtain those resources which exactly meet the needs of the Incident Commander at a price that is fair to the Supplier.
Pros and Cons of Group Insurance for Firefighters
Firefighting may be one of the most dangerous jobs out there. With that risk, comes the need for insurance coverage in order to protect yourself and your family from financial harm due to injury or death on the job. Group insurance is one-way firefighters can purchase coverage at a discount, but does it really offer…
California Surety Bond Requirement Increase
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) wants all licensees to know that the contractor’s bond amount will be increasing to $25,000 on January 1, 2023. CSLB first announced this increase in December 2021. The increase is because of Senate Bill 607, which was signed into law in 2021. The increase applies to the contractor license…
How California Senate Bill 216 will affect Contractors
•California Senate Bill 216 (SB 216) will take effect on January 1, 2023, and will require licensed contractors to provide the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) with proof of workers’ compensation insurance regardless of whether they have employees. • The first phase of SB 216 applies directly to license classifications C-8 Concrete, C-20 HVAC, C-22…
The kind of people who become firefighters are brave and selfless.
If you’re thinking about becoming a firefighter, there are a few things you should know. First and foremost, firefighters are some of the bravest people in the world. They rush into burning buildings to save lives and property while everyone else is running out. Of course, firefighting isn’t all about heroics. It’s also about being…
What Life Insurance Rates Should Firefighters Expect?
Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect us and our property. So it’s only natural that they would want to make sure their loved ones are taken care of financially in the event that something happens to them. But what kind of life insurance rates should firefighters expect? Various factors go…