The Punkin-Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department received a forcible entry
simulator for training purposes. The simulator was made possible through a grant from the Texas A&M
Forest Service.
The simulator will allow firefighters to practice forcible entry scenarios. The simulator has already been
used several times.
Punkin-Evergreen VFD needs new members to help in all aspects of the department. For more
information, call (936) 767-5151.
The department would like to thank the Texas A&M Forest Service for providing the funding to increase
training equipment for its department.
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.