Mainly clear. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph..

Mainly clear. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Mainly clear. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph..

Mainly clear. Low 69F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

COLEMAN, Texas — A Large Truck Chassis and slip-on unit have been awarded to the Coleman Volunteer Fire Department through a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

With the grant, the department has assembled a new fire truck. The truck will help in the suppression of wildfires and will increase the response capabilities of the department. Having the added capabilities will allow the department to rotate equipment to repair and maintain the fleet. This will increase safety for firefighters.

The Coleman Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the Texas A&M Forest Service. “Without the help of the Forest Service, this would not have been possible for our department,” said Jimmy Watson, Fire Chief.

Coleman Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting new members. Interested parties can call (325) 625-2510 or visit the Coleman Fire Department Facebook page.

As a member agency of the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M Forest Service administers the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program and is committed to protecting lives, property and natural resources. The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program is funded by the Texas Legislature and provides cost-share 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, visit texasfd.com.

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