Rural Big Country fire departments receive nearly $7 million for new equipment

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Thanks to the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, established in 2001, fire departments across the Big Country have received a combined $6,980,000 in funding.

The nearly $7 million will help departments purchase essential equipment, including Water Tenders, Slip-On Units, and Large Brush Trucks, improving response capabilities across the region.

North Lake Brownwood Volunteer Fire Department $145,000 Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department $265,000 May Volunteer Fire Department $265,000 Cross Plains Volunteer Fire Department $300,000 Baird Volunteer Fire Department $300,000 Talpa Volunteer Fire Department $265,000 Burkett Volunteer Fire Department $265,000 Lake Coleman Volunteer Fire Department $265,000 Carbon Volunteer Fire Department $265,