FRED, Texas — Fred Volunteer Fire Department received an $18,000 grant from the Rural Volunteer
Assistance Program to purchase a skid unit for a small brush truck.
The skid unit was placed on the back of a small brush truck the department already owned. With the new addition, the department has a reliable small brush truck unit that it can use to prevent the need for
assistance from other departments.
The unit will be used on wildland fires as it allows fire crews to get to areas that are otherwise hard to
access.
Fred VFD is looking for determined members that are willing to learn and that are passionate about
helping the community. Interested parties can call (409) 377-1279 for more information.
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 provide 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,