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Bills would provide nearly $20M for communications, equipment to help battle AZ wildfires

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This photo shows the fire gear of Jason Maynard, a firefighter for Pinewood Fire District in Munds Park, on March 4. 

MUNDS PARK -- Arizona lawmakers are considering two bills that would enhance fire departments� ability to communicate with other agencies during a wildfire and pay for engines and water tenders that can travel over rugged terrain.

Sponsored by Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, SB 1297 proposes $6.5 million for Arizona municipal fire departments and fire districts. The grants, administered by the Department of Administration, would pay for a “secure incident management system� for three years.





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