WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that up to $20 million is available to strengthen local governments’ wildfire response capacity, a key priority for President Donald J. Trump. The Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program equips small, remote emergency response agencies with practical, deployable tools that strengthen preparedness and protect lives, property and infrastructure.  “As remote, rural communities continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of intensifying wildfires, President Trump is taking strong action to ensure they have the resources needed to respond swiftly when wildfires ignite,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. “This program provides a commonsense approach to help local departments deploy more rapidly, use existing equipment more efficiently, and respond before fires threaten their communities.”  With the recent announcement on taking the next step to establish the Wildland Fire Service, Interior is advancing a comprehensive approach to wildland fire management.