The bill establishes a five-year pilot project for rangeland fire protection associations in eastern Washington, aimed at enhancing wildfire suppression efforts by leveraging the local knowledge and proximity of ranchers, farmers, and rural property owners. The Department of Natural Resources is tasked with implementing this project, which will assess the effectiveness of these associations in providing initial firefighting capabilities. The pilot project must be operational by the beginning of the calendar year and conclude by the end of 2028. The department is required to develop recommendations for the formation, management, and training of association members, and to conduct annual reviews of the associations' governance, insurance, and training adequacy.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific definitions and operational guidelines for rangeland fire protection associations, including requirements for liability insurance and the establishment of service boundaries. Members of these associations must be at least 18 years old, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and achieve a basic level of wildland fire training. The provisions of the pilot project and the associated regulations will expire on June 30, 2029.