SUDAN, Texas – Sudan Fire Department added a new 2020 brush truck to their fleet thanks to a $199,800 cost
share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M
Forest Service.
“We are proud to have received this grant to help purchase an apparatus that will be used exclusively for
wildland fires,” said Sudan Fire Department Chief Mike Hill. “It can carry 1,250 gallons of water and is tall
enough to get into difficult areas, especially with extensive grassland in the area.”
The new apparatus can carry three firefighters and is in service and already used to respond to two fires.
“Or service area goes 23 miles south and west so when we get a response call, time is of the essence, “said Hill.
“This new truck doesn’t have a warmup time, so it allows us to respond quicker, just crank and go.”
The cost share portion was met by fundraising and the support of the city council members.
“We appreciate our city council members and our community for continually supporting the department and the
grant opportunities that are available through Texas A&M Forest Service,” said Hill.
Sudan Fire Department has been serving their community since 1929. Fire Chief Hill welcomes anyone wishing
to volunteer and be trained. Applications may be picked up any Monday night at 7 p.m. at the department
located at 100 Hornet Drive in Sudan or contact any department member.
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.