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While wildfire mitigation may not be at the top of Routt County residents’ minds as snow begins to fall and the winter sports season kicks off, the Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council is still working…
Colorado is looking to purchase a Firehawk helicopter, which will better allow them to respond to fires quickly, hopefully putting them out before they spread. (Courtesy Sikorsky/Skip Robinson)
The three largest wildfires in the state of Colorado’s history all occurred last year, with each of them having started out small. A bipartisan bill soon to be introduced in the state Legislature would buy a specialized helicopter to fight fires fast, while they are still small.
State Sen. Bob Rankin, R-Carbondale, who represents the 8th Congressional District that includes Moffat County and serves on the state’s Joint Budget Committee, is a prime sponsor on a package of bills meant to address wildfire prevention, one of which purchases a Firehawk helicopter.