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Replacing a 23-year-old hydraulic pump was a priority for Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to a $12,300 grant from Texas A&M Forest Service the old piece of equipment will bereplaced with a new compact power source. “The new pump is more compact, very light and easy to use. It is a valuable addition to […]

– The use of rescue stabilization struts creates a safer emergency scene and helps save lives. Robert LeeVolunteer Fire Department recently received a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service to help enhance their rescue capabilities withthe purchase of rescue struts. “We are glad to have tools that will help us to be of greater assistance […]

Serving their community since 1902, Groom VFD is continually looking for ways to advance theircapacity to protect life and property. Thanks to a $15,000 grant from Texas A&M Forest Service the departmentpurchased additional rescue equipment which included a nozzle foam system, rescue saw and scene lights. “We get a number of calls for accidents on […]

The Texas Division of Emergency Management has requested Texas A&M Forest Service assemble and lead an incident management team in response to heavy rainfall and potential flooding conditions in Hays County.

Dallas area tree climber Miguel Pastenes took top honors at the North American Tree Cl

Intense wildfire seasons and life-altering emergencies call for better equipment and more training for our firefighters on the frontline. With over 85 percent of Texas fire departments being operated by volunteers, funding for essential equipment and training can be hard to c

National recognition was given to Texas A&M Forest Service District Forester Russell Lykins for his work in and service to Texas landowners in Cass and Marion counties. Lykins was presented the National Forest Stewardship Forester of the Year award at the National Fore

Flo, Texas – The Flo Volunteer Fire Department received their first new fire truck thanks to a $100,000 grant from Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. “This small brush truck is the first new truck our department has ever purchased. It will be a big asset to our service area when […]

Over 500 Texas A&M Forest Service employees came together Tuesday to celebrate the agency’s centennial year and one another.

The Flo Volunteer Fire Department received their first new fire truck thanks to a $100,000 grantfrom Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. “This small brush truck is the first new truck our department has ever purchased. It will be a big asset to ourservice area when responding to brush fires and […]