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

Project Grant Award Summary

Stevens County Fire District #5 received a $184,709.07 Project Grant award from the Department of Interior, Office of Wildland Fire (OWF) under the Department of Interior Wildfire Management - Preparedness program (CFDA 15.088) on August 20, 2025. The award, with a completion date of August 19, 2026, funds the acquisition of slip-on tanker units that enable rapid conversion of existing vehicles into operational fire engines. These specialized equipment purchases support the enhancement of local wildland firefighting response capabilities in Washington and are intended to strengthen community resilience against intensifying wildfire threats driven by climate change.

This award is part of a pilot program authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enacted in November 2021, which provides funding to local governments with fire protection responsibilities to establish vehicle fleets capable of quick deployment during wildfire emergencies. The slip-on tanker units must meet specific technical specifications including minimum pump capacity and water tank volume standards. No cost-sharing or matching requirements are imposed on the recipient, and the awardee is responsible for identifying qualified vendors meeting established minimum specifications and managing the procurement and installation timeline through the performance period.