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

Rolette County, North Dakota received a $125,875 project grant from the Department of Interior's Office of Wildland Fire under the Department of Interior Wildfire Management - Preparedness program (CFDA 15.088). The award, effective September 12, 2025 with completion by September 11, 2026, funds the acquisition of slip-on tanker units that enable rapid conversion of existing vehicles into operational fire engines to enhance local wildland firefighting response capabilities.

This pilot program, authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, addresses escalating wildfire threats by providing local governments with fire protection responsibilities the resources to establish mobile firefighting fleets capable of quick deployment during emergencies. The slip-on tanker units must meet established technical specifications including minimum pump capacity and water tank volume standards. Rolette County's Auditor's Office will procure and install the equipment at the local level, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements imposed on the recipient.