SNOWVILLE — Snowville has added a new wildland brush truck to help crews respond to wildland fires and other emergencies.
The vehicle was donated by the Bureau of Land Management through a grant opportunity under the Rural Fire Readiness Program. The program provides excess federal fire equipment and supplies to local partners, including volunteer fire departments, fire districts and rangeland fire protection associations, at no cost.
The new brush truck will serve residents in Snowville and throughout Box Elder County. Officials said the vehicle will help emergency crews respond more quickly and effectively to wildland fires and other calls.
Through the Rural Fire Readiness Program, departments may receive firefighting resources such as wildland engines, water tenders, radios and other essential equipment.