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Nearly $20M awarded to rural Texas fire departments to prepare for wildfire
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Wildfire Today reports: The Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that nearly $20 million has been awarded to rural fire departments across Texas to enhance their wildfire preparedness. This funding aims to address the resource disparities faced by many volunteer fire departments that are typically the first responders to wildfires.
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Nearly $20M awarded to rural Texas fire departments to prepare for wildfire
Wildfire Today reports: The Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that nearly $20 million has been awarded to rural fire departments across Texas to enhance their wildfire preparedness. This funding aims to address the resource disparities faced by many volunteer fire departments that are typically the first responders to wildfires.
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