PHOENIX — Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced it is making $5 million available to rural fire districts to purchase new vehicles.
Rural fire districts can apply for up to $400,000 to purchase a Type 3 or Type 6 engine or a water tender.
A second grant is also available for rural fire districts to obtain smaller items, such as personal protection equipment, hand tools, communications equipment and fire shelters.
Both grants close Jan. 24. Go to dffm.az.gov/grants for more information.
