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The Request
Reports detailing lessons learned after the 2007 wildfires recommended expanding the region’s inventory of firefighting tools.
What Happened
Local agencies bought more radios, hoses and small tools, but firefighters say the region hasn’t gone far enough on big items like fire engines or helicopters.
The Holdup
Money. Officials have relied on federal grants or private industry to pick up the bill for purchases they still can’t afford.