China Spring Volunteer Fire Department received a grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The $220,000 grant
was used to purchase a tender.
The China Spring Volunteer Fire Department responds to many rural emergencies, and the 4,000-gallon tender will allow it to assist at more emergency scenes.
Scott Needler, China Spring VFD Fire Chief, and the rest of the department would like to thank Texas A&M Forest Service for the grant. They would also like to thank the community for the ongoing support.
China Spring VFD is in need of new members. Interested parties can call (855) VOL-FIRE or find more information about volunteering at volunteerfirefighter.org.
As a member agency of the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Forest Service administers the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and is committed to protecting lives, property and natural resources. The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program is funded by the Texas Legislature and provides cost-share funding to rural volunteer fire departments for the acquisition of firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry hydrants, computer systems and firefighter training.
For more information on programs offered by Texas A&M Forest Service, visit texasfd.com.