Establishes a five-year pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington.

The bill creates a pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington, aiming to leverage local knowledge and proximity to wildfires for initial attack firefighting. The Department of Natural Resources will develop recommendations for association formation, management, and training, and conduct annual reviews. Associations must have liability insurance and members must meet age and training requirements. The pilot project will run from 2026 to 2029, with annual reports submitted to the legislature.

Establishes a five-year pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington.

The bill creates a pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington, aiming to leverage local knowledge and proximity to wildfires for initial attack firefighting. The Department of Natural Resources will develop recommendations for association formation, management, and training, and conduct annual reviews. Associations must have liability insurance and members must meet age and training requirements. The pilot project will run from 2026 to 2029, with annual reports submitted to the legislature.