ELKHART, Texas — Elkhart Volunteer Fire Department improved both its equipment and its
capabilities with the help of an $18,000 grant provided by Texas A&M Forest Service.
The Rural VFD Assistance program helped Elkhart VFD purchase a new slip-on unit with
compressed air foam capabilities. It will replace an older unit.
“Having been one of the first VFDs to receive grant funds when the program was created, we
hold TFS dear to our department,” said Elkhart VFD Fire Chief Randy McCoy. “Without TFS
and the grants program, we would not have the funds to purchase equipment needed to serve our
area.”
Texas A&M Forest Service provides eligible fire departments with programs designed to
enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related
hazards.
Volunteer firefighters operate 85 percent of the fire departments in Texas. This year Texas A&M
Forest Service will pass approximately $24.3 million to VFDs across the state. The grants aid,
them in purchasing equipment and obtaining vital firefighter training, giving them greater
capabilities to protect life and property in their communities.
To learn more about this program, visit http://texasfd.com.