The proposed bill establishes the "Forest Fire Preparedness Commission" within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This commission will consist of 20 members, including key officials such as the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the State Firewarden, and the Superintendent of the State Police, along with representatives from various emergency response organizations and other relevant stakeholders. The commission is tasked with conducting a comprehensive audit of the state's readiness to prevent, mitigate, and respond to wildfires, as well as developing protocols for effective communication and coordination among emergency response entities.

The commission is required to hold its initial meeting within 90 days of the bill's enactment and must meet at least six times a year, including two public hearings. It will produce a final report detailing its findings and recommendations within two years, after which the commission will be dissolved. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration among state, regional, and local emergency responders and aims to enhance the state's wildfire response capabilities through improved planning and communication strategies.