CT SB01378

Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection must submit a statewide wildfire danger assessment report to the Environment Committee by February 1, 2026, including recommendations for resource allocation to reduce fire risks

Commissioner must provide wildfire preparedness and response training for professional and volunteer firefighters and EMS professionals, with training information posted on the department's website

State Forest Fire Warden gains authority to prohibit open flames on state-controlled lands and may assume direct command over forest fire extinguishment efforts during Governor-declared emergencies

Governor's emergency powers expanded to allow separate proclamations closing woodlands and prohibiting open-air fires statewide during extreme drought or hazardous conditions

Penalties for violating Governor's fire emergency proclamations increased from $100 maximum fine to $500-$1,000 fine range, with imprisonment up to six months