Utah Gov. Cox signs executive order for wildfire preparedness

Utah Gov. Cox signs executive order for wildfire preparedness

A helicopter carries a water bucket to fight a wildfire near Richfield, Utah. (Getty Images)Looking ahead to Utah’s hot and dry summer months, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on Monday to encourage wildfire preparedness across the state.  The order, according to Cox’s office, is meant to “improve coordination among state, local, and federal partners ahead of the 2025 fire season.” “I’m incredibly proud of Utah’s firefighters and …

Gov. Spencer Cox signs executive order to enhance Utah's wildfire preparedness

SALT LAKE CITY – With the 2025 summer fire season about to begin, Gov. Spencer Cox has signed an executive order to enhance statewide wildfire preparedness.

Gov. Cox signs executive order to strengthen wildfire preparedness across Utah - Utah Policy

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has signed an executive order to enhance Utah’s wildfire preparedness and improve coordination among state, local, and federal partners ahead of the 2025 fire season. “I’m incredibly proud of Utah’s firefighters and first responders. Their courage and dedication set the standard — and this executive order builds on their work by improving coordination and focusing our efforts where they’re needed most,” said Gov. Cox. “This i…