Living in rural Texas gives an appreciation for our volunteer fire departments and just how important they are to their communities. Case in point is the recent fire in London that claimed two lives. We don’t have nearby fire hydrants to plug into when there is a fire out here, so the ability to transport water is paramount. Since its beginnings, Loyal Valley Volunteer Fire Department has put an emphasis on water “tenders”--ground vehicles that transport water--not to be confused with ...