Douglas County plans to spend up to $1.3 million to fight wildfires this summer as Colorado continues to experience unseasonably warm and dry weather that’s already sparking wildfires.
County Commissioners earmarked the money to pay for air support for Douglas County firefighters through the end of the year. The investment is the largest in county history and one of the largest by Colorado governments.
Contracts with four companies
The largest contract is with Trans Aero, LTD, for $1,044,600. The company will provide a helicopter capable of delivering 300 gallons of water to the front lines of a wildfire exclusive to Douglas County from June 1 through Oct. 31.
Three call-when-needed air support contracts were approved for use from April 13 to Dec. 21, each for up to $100,000.
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