Kaufman Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a training door prop through
a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
The department will use the training door prop to practice forcible entry scenarios. Using this prop will
help emergency responders enter emergency situations faster and more effectively.
The Kaufman Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new members. Anyone interested can call (972)
932-3538 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 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.