A 4615 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.

This bill creates a Forest Fire Preparedness Commission within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to improve wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response efforts. The commission will consist of 20 members, including state officials, fire service representatives, and public stakeholders, who will meet at least six times per year and hold public hearings. Its main tasks include auditing the state's current wildfire readiness, reviewing existing fire plans and interstate agreements, and developing coordinated communication protocols among emergency responders. The commission will also create a comprehensive roadmap for emergency response coordination, update evacuation procedures, and establish plans for ensuring water supply for firefighting aircraft.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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Dawn Fantasia
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