Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $29.3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Several local departments were among the recent awardees. In the fourth funding round of the year, the program awarded 531 grants addressing volunteer fire department requests for personal protective equipment, … Continue reading Texas A&M Forest Service issues grants to area VFDs
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Forest Service presents grants to Hill County VFDs
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments Friday, February 13, with several Hill County departments receiving funds. Among the 708 grant recipients, the following Hill County departments were awarded: Aquilla VFD, $25,000; Bynum VFD, $25,000; City of Blum Fire and Rescue, $25,000; Covington VFD, $10,000; … Continue reading Forest Service presents grants to Hill County VFDs
VFDs urgently need more volunteers
Rural communities across Texas face a growing challenge: a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters who serve as the first line of defense against wildfires, structure fires and other emergencies. Unlike urban areas with full-time professional fire crews, rural fire departments depend on volunteers to respond quickly and safeguard homes, farms and lives. Hill County is … Continue reading VFDs urgently need more volunteers
VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
Area volunteer fire departments received funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service when the latest round of Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program grants were announced Wednesday, March 5. Whitney VFD received $25,000 for fire and rescue equipment purchases. Peoria, Hubbard and Lakeside Village volunteer fire departments each received $25,000 for the purchase of personal … Continue reading VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
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