TYLER, Texas — Volunteer fire departments across Texas have received approximately $164 million in grants through the the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

The funding will help departments purchase equipment and training. The Texas A&M Forest Service conducted the first funding Meeting for Fiscal Year 2026 on Oct. 14.

East Texas volunteer departments received over $28 million in funding through the program this fiscal year. Check out a breakdown below:

Anderson County

Tucker Volunteer Fire Department - $300,000 for water tender; $45,000 for slip-on unit

Westside Volunteer $300,000 for water tender; $45,000 for slip-on unit

Palestine Southside Volunteer Fire Department - $300,000 for water tender; $45,000 for slip-on unit

Neches Volunteer Fire Department - $300,000

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