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Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed

The law directs the next governor to negotiate in good faith after a 2025 survey found Cal Fire paid about 27% less than local departments.

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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Cal Fire firefighters are closer to getting a significant raise. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday night signed a law that’s meant to bring their compensation near to what cities and counties pay firefighters, narrowing a disparity that Cal Fire union representatives say leads […]

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Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed

Cal Fire firefighters tend to earn less money than their counterparts in city fire departments. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law meant to narrow the gap.

·Sacramento, United States
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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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