Rural Fire Readiness program

DOI fire engine expands wildfire response capacity in northern Arizona community

May 14, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Department of the Interior (DOI) transferred a Type‑4 wildland fire engine to the Colorado City Fire Department, significantly enhancing initial‑attack capacity for rural communities and nearby public lands in northern Arizona.  Covering a 224-square-mile fire district and frequently responding across roughly 1,200 square miles of adjacent public lands, the Colorado City Fire Department has relied on smaller Type‑6 brush trucks with limited water capacity. The Type 4 engine carries […]