Arizona Senator welcomes Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission

Two senators make statement on commission

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - United States Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), along with Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), released a statement about the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission.

“Our states are facing historic numbers of wildfires and desperately need assistance with fire prevention, mitigation, and response. Earlier this year, we introduced legislation to establish a Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission because existing fire policies must be adapted to meet today’s challenges," says the statement.

The establishment of this commission means another option is open to fight the wildlife crisis, with this legislation coming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

"A commission that brings experts from local communities and the private and public sectors will help improve strategies to prevent future wildfires from becoming catastrophic disasters across the West," the statement continued. "We are proud that this Commission is now a reality, and look forward to seeing the recommendations it puts forth.”