COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — A transformative investment by the 89th Texas Legislature has resulted in the Texas A&M Forest Service approving $164 million in grants to strengthen volunteer fire departments across the state.

This funding will provide 558 fire trucks and 321 slip-on units to rural Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

A Historic Investment in Rural Firefighters

Established in 2001 by Texas House Bill 2604, the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program has awarded over $500 million in grants to Texas fire departments, fostering critical equipment upgrades and training. The latest funding marks the largest distribution ever made by the program and represents a significant step in supporting local firefig

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