COFFEE CITY, Texas — Coffee City Volunteer Fire Department received a $36,000 cost-share grant
through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest
Service.
The grant was used to purchase a slip-on unit with a compressed air foam system (CAFS).
“Our area is rural, without access to fire hydrants,” said Fire Chief Chris Moore. “This new unit with
CAFS will enable quicker delivery of fire retardant, giving the department a powerful tool for a faster
knockdown of a fire.”
The slip-on unit has a 300-gallon water tank and a 10-gallon foam tank that can draft from a local water
source making it beneficial when responding to wildland, structure or vehicle fires.
“Coffee City VFD responds to emergencies in a large area, including many miles of busy highways, so
this new pump package will give them an enhanced ability to respond efficiently,” Texas A&M Forest
Service Regional Fire Coordinator, Josh Bardwell.
According to Chief Moore, the unit went into service upon arrival.
“The new unit was deployed the first day when a call came in for a grass fire and also for an oil rig
fire,” said Moore.
Coffee City Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1969 and is staffed by volunteers. The
department has open enrollment for those who would like to apply. For more information, call Fire
Chief Chris Moore at (903) 539-7925.
Texas A&M Forest Service is committed to protecting lives and property through the Rural Volunteer
Fire Department Assistance Program, a cost-share program funded by Texas State Legislature and
administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. This program provides 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, please visit
http://texasfd.com .