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GROESBECK, Texas, Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department now has a new 1,000-gallon capacityslip-on unit thanks to a $19,800 HB2604 cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssistance Program. “Groesbeck VFD received a grant to help replace a slip-on unit for their 5-ton excess military vehicle,”said Matthew Schlaefer, Texas A&M Forest Service Regional Fire Coordinator. “The […]

Many Americans love the experience of having a real Christmas tree in their homes for the holidays. Those who enjoy real trees can continue to have a positive impact by sustainably disposing of their tree after the holidays.

Last month we took a look at where the forest inventory data in the Southern Timber Supply Analysis application comes from and the process to get it in a form the app can use. But what happens when you actually run an analysis in the app – what is happening behind the scenes when you hit the “Summary […]

People and their activities cause more than 90 percent of wildfires in Texas. This holiday season, Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to be careful when participating in seasonal activities that could start a wildfire or house fire. One spark can ruin a holiday.

Having sufficient water is critical at the onset of a fire. Mabank Volunteer Fire Department now has a new water tender capable of carrying 4,000 gallons of water and 30-gallons of foam. The tender was purchased thanks to a $200,000 cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M […]

Southern Timber Supply Analysis is a web application that uses Forest Inventory & Analysis data to evaluate the supply potential of a user-specified area within the southern United States. This month we’ll take a look at the data that underlies the app and how it is prepared. FIA data is available to the public via the FIA […]

CRANFILLS GAP, Texas — Cranfills Gap Volunteer Fire Department received a 2019 Freightlinerlarge brush truck thanks to a $200,000 grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department AssistanceProgram administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. The truck has pump controls in the walk-thruand at the back of the truck, a backup camera with communication capabilities and a […]

WACO, Texas — Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department received a $20,000 cost-share grant to help purchase a new slip-on unit. The grant was through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “The new slip-on unit is mounted on the department’s 5-ton military truck and is ready for action as a […]

BARTLETT, Texas — Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department accepted a cost-share grant to help replacean older slip-on unit. The grant was through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Programadministered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “We appreciate the new slip-on unit that will be used to fight grass, hay, and wildland fires in ourimmediate rural area and […]

MENARD, Texas — Menard Volunteer Fire Department added a 2020 Freightliner large brush truckto their fleet. The purchase was made possible with a $90,000 grant through the Rural Volunteer FireDepartment Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “We haven’t had a new truck since 2006 and then we bought a truck to build out […]