Department of interior DOI , office of wildland fire OWF - slip-on tanker units - 2025

The County of Tooele received a $138,360 Project Grant award dated September 3, 2025, from the Department of Interior's Office of Wildland Fire under the Wildfire Management - Preparedness program (CFDA 15.088). This award funds the acquisition of slip-on tanker units—specialized firefighting equipment that enables rapid conversion of existing vehicles into operational fire engines. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including minimum pump capacity and water tank volume standards, to support enhanced wildland firefighting response capabilities in Utah.

This funding initiative, authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in November 2021, addresses escalating wildfire threats driven by climate change by strengthening local wildland firefighting response capabilities. The slip-on tanker units funded through this award will establish a vehicle fleet capable of quick deployment during emergencies, thereby enhancing community resilience against intensifying wildland fire dangers. The project completion date is set for September 2, 2026, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements imposed on the recipient. County of Tooele is responsible for identifying qualified vendors meeting established minimum specifications for equipment procurement and installation.