Riddle Me This Gavin Newsom

Riddle me this:

If all states require an inspection to their equipment then why is the following happening in California before other states can fight the fires?

Out-of-state fire departments responding to Southern California wildfires are undergoing routine safety inspections, not emissions tests as initially rumored. The Oregon State Fire Marshal confirmed that their strike teams completed standard safety checks with CAL Fire in Sacramento before deployment.

These inspections ensure proper equipment, mechanical soundness, and response readiness. They are critical for safely moving large numbers of firefighters and equipment. The Bend Bulletin reported these as Department of Transportation (DOT) safety inspections, not emissions tests.

The process didn't significantly delay firefighting efforts. Of the 15 Oregon strike teams mobilized (300 firefighters and 75 engines), 11 began work on Friday morning, with the rest expected to start by Saturday. These teams were assigned to the Palisades Fire north of Los Angeles.

The initial confusion likely arose from misinterpreted information about these routine safety checks. These inspections are standard procedure for interstate emergency response and prioritize the safe deployment of personnel and equipment.

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