Jefferson County Secures $9.7M Wildfire Grant | Denver News

Jefferson County just got a massive $9.7 million federal boost to fight wildfires—making it the second most fire-prone county in Colorado. The five-year grant funds new staff, better gear, roadside brush clearing, and homeowner safety upgrades like defensible space and fire-resistant structures. With help from USDA and Forest Service grants, the county’s fire teams will have more tools to stop blazes before they explode—and even offers a cost-share program so residents can afford protection. This isn’t just defense—it’s proactive prevention, backed by big dollars and big responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b370acca63457bb