Establishes Forest Fire Preparedness Commission in DEP.

New Jersey's S 4257 establishes a 20-member Forest Fire Preparedness Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection. The commission, including officials like the Environmental Protection Commissioner and State Firewarden, plus appointed members from firefighting groups and environmental experts, will audit the state's wildfire response systems and develop coordination protocols for emergency responders. Key duties include reviewing existing fire plans, creating a statewide response roadmap for firefighters, police, and medical teams, standardizing communication channels, and assessing controlled burns. The commission must submit its final report within two years and dissolve 30 days after submission.