Section 8584.1 - Legislative intent; acquisition and maintenance of rescue units and gear; training personnel(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state have an urban heavy rescue capability in the event of a major earthquake. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Office of Emergency Services and the State Fire Marshal's Office pursue the necessary funding to carry out this article through the normal budget process.(b) The Fire and Rescue Division of the Office of Emergency Services shall acquire and maintain urban heavy rescue units and transportable caches of search and rescue gear, including hand tools and protective gear. The division shall position the units and caches to ensure a rapid response of personnel and equipment anywhere in the state, and ensure that a unit will be available on the scene within one hour of a major earthquake.(c) The State Fire Marshal's Office shall coordinate the training of personnel in the use of the units and equipment in cooperation with the Office of Emergency Services.Amended by Stats 2013 ch 352 (AB 1317),s 118, eff. 9/26/2013, op. 7/1/2013.Amended by Stats 2008 ch 372 (AB 38),s 11, eff. 1/1/2009.