Lacy Lakeview Fire Department accepted a $43,400 cost share grant to help
purchase a chassis that the department will be transforming into a brush truck. The grant was through the Rural
Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service.
“When complete this chassis will be a first out truck,” said Lacy Lakeview FD Chief Patty Faulkner. “We will
be installing a slip-on unit with a 300-gallon water tank and it will have foam capability, making it useful as a
dual function apparatus.”
The department will be adding scene lighting, winches and a cache of wildland tools to complete the
transformation.
“This truck will give the department a very dependable apparatus for quick response and will be a great benefit
to the community by increasing the department’s firefighting capabilities,” said Texas A&M Forest Regional
Fire Coordinator Matthew Schlaefer.
According to FEMA, 70% of the Texas fire service is manned by volunteers. These volunteer departments
depend on community backing to help with purchasing lifesaving equipment and maintaining daily needs of the
department.
“We appreciate our community’s participation in our fundraisers,” said Faulkner. “Because of their support our
department has the ability to advance in training and purchase tools that will allow greater effectiveness and
safety during emergency response,” said Faulkner.
Lacy Lakeview Fire Department was established in 1950 and proudly serves their local community and when
needed, respond in mutual aid with surrounding departments.
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