Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program in Hawaii to enhance wildfire response.
The bill mandates the establishment of a statewide firefighting helicopter program in Hawaii to address the unique challenges posed by the state's isolation and diverse geography. The program aims to improve rapid intervention and precision firefighting by utilizing helicopters for targeted water drops, fire retardant, and other firefighting agents. The state fire marshal is tasked with purchasing, acquiring, leasing, or contracting for firefighting helicopters, facilities, equipment, drones, and supplies.
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