CROCKETT, Texas — The Crockett Fire Department received a surplus military vehicle that was
provided through the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program. It also received a $20,000
grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program to install a slip-on unit on the
truck.
The truck has been painted nonmilitary colors, which is a stipulation of receiving the truck, and it has
been outfitted with a large water tank and pump unit. The truck will be able to go into brush and forested
areas, which will serve the department well in the suppression of wildfires. It will also serve as a
valuable resource in water rescue operations.
The Crockett Fire Department is always looking for volunteers and provides training. For more
information, call (936) 544-5553.
The department would like to thank the Texas A&M Forest Service for providing grant opportunities.
“This will help us better serve our community. We are a smaller department with limited funding, and
this will help us provide the services that our community needs,” said Jason Frizzell, Crockett FD Fire
Chief.
As a member agency of the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Forest Service is committed to
protecting lives and property through various fire department assistance programs. 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 http://texasfd.com.