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Can any vehicle help fight a wildfire? A federal pilot program is working to find out
- The United States Department of the Interior awarded $5 million to 97 local emergency response agencies for the Slip-on Tanker pilot program.
- The program aims to provide wildfire-grade water tankers to enhance local fire response capabilities across 26 states.
- It was launched under the Biden administration in February 2024 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- A new round of grant opportunities for the program will be announced early this year, according to the department.
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Can any vehicle help fight a wildfire? A federal pilot program is working to find out
Communities with a moderate to high wildfire risk were prioritized in the new funding, the Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday.
·Spokane, United States
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