Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51130.28 Emergency Crews Work Assignment

• The CDF Regional Chief shall inform the Camp Division Chief of the procedure for dispatching Conservation Camp crews to all emergency activities. Dispatching of crews shall be in accordance with existing State, Region, and Ranger Unit procedures. When calls are received dispatching inmate crews from camp, or off regular work projects to emergency fire duty, the information shall be shared immediately with the Camp Commander, or the Department person in charge, to permit that person to determine custodial coverage by the Department. To the extent possible, the information passed on shall include the time of the dispatch call, destination, and any other pertinent information. The “home camp staff” shall be advised of crew location changes through appropriate dispatch channels.