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Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations can now apply for Forest Fire Protection grants from the Department of Natural Resources. These grants help strengthen local fire departments’ and county or area fire organizations’ ability to assist the DNR forestry staff in suppression of forest fires. 

The grant program provides funds for the purchase of forest fire suppression equipment and training, including: personal protective equipment, forest fire training, forest fire prevention, forest fire tools and equipment, communication equipment, dry hydrant installation,...