Committee advances $300,000 increase for fire suppression operations after July crater-area fire

Mar 11, 2025

BFED recommended first reading of a $300,000 FY25 budget amendment to cover additional wildfire suppression costs, including helicopter and heavy-equipment use, after a July crater-area fire.

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The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee advanced a budget amendment on first reading to increase FY25 funding for the Department of Fire and Public Safety by $300,000 to cover extraordinary suppression costs from a July crater-area wildfire.

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