The resolution proposes an appropriation of $40,000 to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for the Northeastern Forest Fire Protection Compact (NFFPC). The NFFPC is a mutual aid agreement among seven New England states, New York, and five Canadian provinces, aimed at enhancing cooperation in wildfire management. This compact allows member states to share firefighting resources, technology, and training, facilitating cost and resource sharing during emergencies.

As an active member of the NFFPC, Rhode Island's DEM represents the state within this collaborative framework. The resolution specifies that while states can access specialized resources during emergencies, they are responsible for covering the costs associated with wages, transportation, and maintenance of personnel and equipment from assisting states. The appropriation of $40,000 is intended to support Rhode Island's participation in the NFFPC for the fiscal year 2026-2027, with the state controller authorized to manage the disbursement of these funds as needed.