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Today Governor Hobbs released her FY 2026 Executive Budget which includes critical funding for the Department of Forestry and Fire Management’s (DFFM) ongoing efforts of protection to Arizona’s people, properties, and natural resources.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) announces $5 million in available funding to help Arizona’s fire districts with fire apparatus purchases. The money supports Arizona’s rural communities and allows fire districts to improve service to their areas. The grant stems from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding provided to the state from the federal government. Governor Katie Hobbs provided ARPA dollars to DFFM to allow this new grant program to be possible.
A 40-foot Ponderosa pine takes center stage this year as the State’s Capitol Christmas tree. The tree, a gift from San Carlos Apache Tribal Chairman Terry Rambler to Governor Katie Hobbs, comes from the Point of Pines-area, northeast of Globe. The tree emphasizes the spirit of giving and the tribe’s rich cultural heritage in Arizona.
Over the fall and winter months, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) plans to take advantage of seasonally cooler temperatures to accomplish multiple prescribed fire projects throughout Arizona. State prescribed fire managers say so far projects are planned for Coconino, Apache, Navajo, Maricopa, and Yavapai Counties. Project work remains dependent on resource availability and on favorable weather conditions which provide for safe burning efforts and successful project implementation and completion.
