10/15/2026
Elm Mott, Chalk Bluff & Lincoln City, we've got some great news to share!
Elm Mott Fire Rescue has been awarded a $704,761 FEMA grant for a brand-new fire engine! 🎉
Here's how big this is: we were the only department in Texas to receive an engine grant this round. That speaks to the real need in our communities.
Over the past three years, we've brought in close to $1 million in grants, helping us replace trucks and equipment from the 1990s with modern, reliable gear to protect your families, homes, farms, and our stretch of I-35.
But here's something a lot of folks don't know: these grants aren't free. Depending on the grant, we have to match 5 to 10% out of pocket, and often pay up front before we're reimbursed. That's a big lift for a volunteer department.
That's where this community shines. Recently, a generous member of our community stepped up and covered the up-front cost of our new tender so the department didn't have to pay bank interest while we wait on grant reimbursement. That kind of generosity is what makes this possible. 🙏
Our district got 640+ calls for service in 2025, and that number keeps growing. Every dollar and every hour goes toward being ready for those calls.
Thank you to our Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Firefighters and administrative members, who put in countless hours pulling records and preparing documents for these grants, and to our volunteer firefighters who give up nights, weekends, and holidays to serve. ❤️
Thank you as well to FEMA, Senator John Cornyn's office for reaching out to congratulate us, and to every one of you who supports us.
Want to help? Donations toward our grant match can be mailed to PO Box 46, Elm Mott, TX 76640. Interested in volunteering? Visit elmmottfire.com.
