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– Nueces County ESD #2 recently received a $100,000 small brush truck grant throughTexas A&M Forest Service’s Rural VFD Assistance Program. “We had two small brush trucks since the early 2000s, but within a short period of time one’s engine stoppedworking and the other blew a transmission,” Fire Chief Everett Dale Scott said. “Aside from […]

ALBANY, Texas –– Shackelford County Rural Fire Department received a retired military vehicle at no costthrough Texas A&M Forest Service as part of the DoD Firefighter Property Program. “We had a ‘68 model truck that was in need of an upgrade,” Fire Chief Brad Henry said. “It had engine troubleand the front end was worn […]

CLYDE, Texas –– Oplin Volunteer Fire Department received an excess military vehicle through TexasA&M Forest Service as part of the DoD Firefighter Property Program. “As a small department serving a small community, we often don’t have the funds to purchase our ownvehicles,” Fire Chief Douglas Campbell said. “We had a 1980 model Chevrolet, but it […]

AMHERST, Texas –– Amherst Volunteer Fire Department recently received a retired military vehicle from TexasA&M Forest Service as part of the DoD Firefighter Property Program. “We were in need of a truck that could fight grass fires,” Fire Chief Bob Mills said. “We serve 85 square milesof primarily ranch and grasslands. Wildfires are the majority […]

ELIASVILLE, Texas –– Eliasville Volunteer Fire Department recently received a retired military vehicle to add totheir fleet through Texas A&M Forest Service as part of the DoD Firefighter Property Program. “We needed help acquiring equipment that was suitable for heavy brush,” Fire Chief Steve Reger said.The department applied for the military vehicle to replace a […]

Preventing wildfires has many benefits. For one Texas A&M Forest Service employee, helping spread the message of wildfire prevention has resulted in receiving a prestigious Smokey Bear Award.

Roby Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $15,000 grant for rescueequipment through Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural VFD Assistance Program. “Our department was in need of rescue equipment to expand our ability to perform tasks suchas extrications safely,” Fire Chief James Terry Said. The new equipment will serve as an addition to equipment the department. […]

Burkeville Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $100,000 grantfor a small brush truck through Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural VFD Assistance Program. “We needed a new brush truck worse than anything in the world,” Fire Chief Charles Duckworthsaid. “We respond to more than 40 wildfires a year, and our 13-year-old small brush truckwasn’t enough to […]

It’s that time of year when fireworks stands open and big plans are made for the July 4th holiday. If fireworks, grilling or hanging out by a campfire are part of your celebration this year, Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution.

Southern Group of State Foresters to meet in San Antonio June 21 – 24.