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PAMPA, Texas — Hoover Volunteer Fire Department converted a military tractor truck into a firefighting apparatus,giving the department a new capability for fighting fires. “March is typically a busy month when it comes to wildland fires,” said Hoover VFD Fire Chief Trent Price. “Thistime of year we average two to three calls a day, with […]

CHINA SPRING, Texas — A transformed military vehicle is giving China Spring Volunteer Fire Department extrafirefighting power. The department received a Stewart Stevenson 2.5-ton cargo truck through the Department of Defense Firefighter.Property Program (DOD-FFP) and accepted a 100 percent grant for a slip-on unit through the Rural Volunteer Fire.Department Assistance Program: both programs are administered […]

The Kempner Volunteer Fire Department received a $191,000 grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The cost-share grant was used to purchase a 2018 Peterbuilt chassis with a 3,000-gallon water tank, 3,000-gallon drop tank and a 1,000-gallon-per-minute pump. The tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, will […]

Weesatche, Texas — Weesatche Volunteer Fire Department converted a 2011 BMT 5-ton military cargo truck into afirefighting apparatus. The excess military vehicle was awarded through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program (DoDFFP). The department also accepted a $20,000 grant from the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program topurchase a slip-on unit that was installed […]

Critical and elevated wildfire conditions will be present over portions of Western Texas and the Panhandle beginning Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. The areas of concern include Amarillo, Lubbock and Childress.

BURKBURNETT, Texas — Burkburnett Volunteer Fire Department recently accepted a $100,000 grant through theTexas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The cost-share grant was used tohelp purchase a 2017 Ford F550 small brush truck. A brush truck is an initial-attack unit used to help meet the demands of the fire service. It […]

Housing developments are steadily closing in on the borders of W. Goodrich Jones State Forest. The forest is located in the busy commercial corridor along Interstate 45 north of Houston and offers a slice of solitude to the many residents of the surrounding area. The solid forested area is striking from above, with residential streets […]

Two North Texas communities earn national recognition for cooperative wildfire mitigation efforts. The Lake Palo Pinto and 7R Ranch communities have earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA™ distinction.

Texas A&M University students planted seedlings Saturday to help restore flood-damaged areas of the Blanco River. Aggie Replant, a student organization whose members strive to improve the community through tree planting events and environmental service.

Cynthia Foster, head of the Wildfire Planning and Preparedness Department at Texas A&M Forest Service received the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Fellow Service Award on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at a presentation ceremony in College Station.