Section 3262.
3262. The rights and protections described in this chapter shall only apply to a firefighter during events and circumstances involving the performance of his or her official duties. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 591, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
Section 3252.
3252. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 9.5 (commencing with Section 3201), or whenever on duty or in uniform, no firefighter shall be prohibited from engaging, or be coerced or required to engage, in political activity. (b) A firefighter shall not be prohibited from seeking election to, or serving as a member of, the governing board […]
Section 3253.
3253. When any firefighter is under investigation and subjected to interrogation by his or her commanding officer, or any other member designated by the employing department or licensing or certifying agency, that could lead to punitive action, the interrogation shall be conducted under the following conditions: (a) The interrogation shall be conducted at a reasonable hour, […]
Section 3254.
3254. (a) A firefighter shall not be subjected to punitive action, or denied promotion, or be threatened with that treatment, because of the lawful exercise of the rights granted under this chapter, or the exercise of any rights under any existing administrative grievance procedure. (b) Punitive action or denial of promotion on grounds other than merit shall […]
Section 3250.
3250. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 591, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
Section 3251.
3251. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) (1) “Firefighter” means any firefighter employed by a public agency, including, but not limited to, any firefighter who is a paramedic or emergency medical technician, irrespective of rank. “Firefighter” also means an employee of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection holding a temporary appointment to […]