Livingston Volunteer Fire Department received a $20,000 grant to purchase
new fire/rescue equipment through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance. This grant was used
to purchase a spreader, cutter and ram for use in vehicle extrications and in forcible entry at emergency
scenes.
The department would like to thank the Texas A&M Forest Service for the grant that allowed them to
purchase the equipment.
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.