This bill establishes a new chapter in Title 43 RCW focused on capital projects for fire protection services, specifically targeting local governments in rural counties. It defines key terms such as "fire protection services capital project" and "local governments," and mandates the Department of Commerce to create a competitive grant program to fund these projects. The program will prioritize applications based on various factors, including fire ratings, funding leverage, local government resource levies, project criticality, readiness for construction, location in distressed areas, and service consolidation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that grant funds can only be awarded if matching funds are secured, with a maximum of $2,000,000 available per jurisdiction per biennium. It includes provisions to ensure that the funded improvements serve the public interest, requiring grantees to maintain the facilities for a specified period. The Department is also tasked with reporting annually on the program's activities, including application statistics, project approvals, and funding disbursements, starting from November 1, 2026.