New Fire Apparatus for Midway VFD (TX)

Courtesy Siddons-Martin Emergency Group Facebook

The Midway Volunteer Fire Department now has a second engine truck, reports Madisonville Meteor.

The Pierce Manufacturing brand truck was built in Florida. The department was able to make the purchase largely thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service. 

The department will also use fundraising dollars and help from the county.

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