Relating to wildfire.

HB 3578 establishes a new Department of Wildfire to manage wildfire prevention, response, and recovery efforts across Oregon. The department will coordinate with existing agencies like the State Fire Marshal, Environmental Quality, and emergency management offices. It creates a director position appointed by the Governor (with Senate confirmation), who will organize the department’s structure and oversee operations. The bill also updates Oregon’s emergency planning rules to require coordination between the new department and local governments for wildfire preparedness.