This wildfire season is not over yet and will be one of the worst ever The recent rains around Texas have not provided much of a break for the firefighters of Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire danger might be lessened by the weather, but it just means the same people who respond to fires, now could be battling floodwaters in addition to flames. “These people do it all,” Chancellor John Sharp said. “The responders […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Houston Launches Campaign To Show Appreciation To Frontline Workers
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has launched a public service campaign to express appreciation for frontline workers who continue to do what it takes to provide critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign brings awareness about the role of healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators and youth development/childcare workers in contributing to the health and safety of adults and children in the greater Houston area. For the campaign, Boys & Girls […]
City of Katy Receives $2 Million Grant for New Firefighters
By George Slaughter The City of Katy has been working to develop a second fire station. Now the city will receive a $2,181,579 federal grant to pay for the firefighters who will staff it. The grant, known as a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, is awarded from the Department of Homeland Security. According to the FEMA web site, SAFER was “created to funding directly to five departments and volunteer firefighter interest […]