SECTIONS 8584-8584.1

8584.  This article shall be known and may be cited as the UrbanHeavy Rescue Act of 1988.8584.1.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state havean urban heavy rescue capability in the event of a major earthquake.It is also the intent of the Legislature that the CaliforniaEmergency Management Agency and the State Fire Marshal's Officepursue the necessary funding to carry out this article through thenormal budget process. (b) The Fire and Rescue Division of the California EmergencyManagement Agency shall acquire and maintain urban heavy rescue unitsand transportable caches of search and rescue gear, including handtools and protective gear. The division shall position the units andcaches to ensure a rapid response of personnel and equipment anywherein the state, and ensure that a unit will be available on the scenewithin one hour of a major earthquake. (c) The State Fire Marshal's Office shall coordinate the trainingof personnel in the use of the units and equipment in cooperationwith the California Emergency Management Agency.