The bill establishes a Firefighting Training Facility Grant Program aimed at funding capital construction, maintenance, repair projects, and equipment purchases for local government firefighting authorities in Montana. It creates a dedicated firefighting training facility infrastructure account within the state special revenue fund, which will be administered by the Department of Military Affairs. The bill authorizes up to $5 million in grants for various projects, with specific eligibility criteria and conditions for disbursement, including a potential 1% match requirement for larger grants. Additionally, it sets a cap on funding per county and per project to ensure equitable distribution of resources.

The bill also includes provisions for the appropriation of $5 million from the general fund to the firefighting training facility infrastructure account, with funding authorized to continue into the 2027 and 2029 bienniums. It outlines the effective date of the act as July 1, 2025, and establishes a termination date of June 30, 2031. The legislation aims to enhance the capabilities of local firefighting authorities by providing necessary financial support for infrastructure improvements and equipment acquisition.