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Harmony Consolidated Volunteer Fire Department has added firefighting scenario props to their training program to prepare firefighters for whatever their next call requires. The department acquired a forcible entry door and a training mannequin using a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “The new […]

Cisco Volunteer Fire Department accepted a cost share grant to help purchase new extrication tools which include a cutter and spreader and are more commonly known as Jaws-of-life. The grant was through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “Our department replaced a set of 1988 Hurst rescue tools […]

DEVINE, Texas – Devine Volunteer Fire Department converted an excess Stewart Stevenson into a firefighting machine thanks to a cost share grant that helped purchase a 400-gallon slip-on unit. The truck was awarded through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program (DoD FFP) and the slip-on grant was acquired through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department […]

LORENZO, Texas – Lorenzo Volunteer Fire Department accepted a $16,300 slip-on unit grant through theRural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program to help convert an excess military Stewart Stevenson. Thetruck was awarded through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program (DoD FFP). Bothprograms are administered by the Texas A&M Forest Service. “This Stewart Stevenson is replacing […]

Cedar fever season is almost upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is borderline taboo, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and the source of this common, central Texas allergy.

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications from landowners in the high plains region of Texas who construct vegetative fuel breaks on their property.

GHOLSON, Texas –- The Gholson Volunteer Fire Department increased the effectiveness of their fleet by accepting and converting an excess military cargo truck. The truck was released to them through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program, and the conversion was completed thanks to a slip-on unit grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance […]

Morgan Volunteer Fire Department received a cost share grant through the Rural VolunteerFire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. The grant was used topurchase much needed self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). “The SCBA devices are essential for our volunteers and consist of an air tank, mask and respirator,” saidMorgan VFD Fire Chief Brian […]

Christmas Trees have been embedded in western holiday culture for hundreds of years, but it was only within the past several decades that artificial Christmas trees entered into the fold.

MERTZON, Texas – Irion County (Mertzon Station) Volunteer Fire Department accepted an excess military Stewart Stevenson and a $20,000 grant. The grant helped with the addition of a slip-on unit that transformed the truck into a firefighting machine, increasing the capacity of the department’s fleet. The truck was received through the Department of Defense Federal […]