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Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604)

Texas A&M Forest Service · Statewide (rural Texas)

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Cost-share$236M+ appropriated FY26-27 (2025 Legislature cleared backlog)Rolling via FireConnect; FY26 Equipment Round 5 awards announced Aug 21, 2026Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural and volunteer fire departments

About this program

HB 2604-funded cost-share helps rural volunteer fire departments buy fire trucks, protective gear and firefighting equipment to improve wildfire response.

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