Georgia-Pacific Donates $70,000 to Support East Texas Firefighters

Recognizing the vital role that professional and volunteer firefighters play in safeguarding our communities, Georgia-Pacific is supporting several East Texas fire departments by contributing $70,000 toward their needs this year. 

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“At Georgia-Pacific, we deeply value the courage, dedication, and sacrifices made by our local firefighters,” said Yana Ogletree, Georgia-Pacific’s Public and Government Affairs Manager, Texas. “Whether full-time professionals or dedicated volunteers, these individuals are first on the scene, putting their lives on the line to protect lives and property. This donation is one way we can help ensure they have the tools and support they need.”

Professional and volunteer firefighters are the backbone of emergency services, especially in rural and underserved areas. Volunteer departments often rely on limited resources, yet they respond to a wide range of emergencies, from house fires and wildfires to medical calls and vehicle accidents.

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The Georgia-Pacific contribution will be shared across volunteer fire departments in Diboll, Fuller Springs, Pineland, Livingston, Onalaska, Corrigan, Bronson, Six Mile, Pendleton Harbor, Hemphill, and the City of Lufkin’s Fire Department.

This latest Georgia-Pacific contribution follows an additional $200k investment in Corrigan VFD’s new fire station, which was completed earlier this year.

Fuller Springs VFD

Fuller Springs Volunteer Firefighters answer an average of 250 fire and emergency calls each year. Pictured from (l to r) are Fuller Spring Volunteer Firefighters Troy Edwards, Andrew Dover, Georgia-Pacific Particleboard Plant Manager, Bobby Cranford, Don Horn, Jake Sperry, John Maclaren, John Rawls, and Boots, fire station mascot.

Diboll VFD

The Diboll Volunteer Fire Department is purchasing life-saving equipment with this year’s contribution from Georgia-Pacific. Pictured from (l to r) are Diboll Volunteer Firefighters Aaron Smith, Fire Chief, and Daryl Roberts, Assistant Fire Chief.

Lufkin Fire Department

The Lufkin Fire Department recently received a contribution from Georgia-Pacific to purchase Level A suits for the hazardous response team. Pictured from (l to r) are Lufkin firefighters Luke Paterson, Jackson Linam, Ryan Watson, Bret Due, Hunter Sarver, and Yana Ogletree, Public & Government Affairs Manager, Georgia-Pacific.

Livingston VFD

Livingston Volunteer Firefighters responded to almost 1300 emergency calls last year that spanned 286 square miles. Pictured from (l to r) are Livingston Volunteer Firefighters Craig Jones, Brian Jones; Jerry Gunter, Georgia-Pacific Camden Lumber Plant Manager; Yana Ogletree, Georgia-Pacific Public & Government Affairs Manager, Texas; Corky Cochran, George Standley, Georgia-Pacific Camden Plywood Plant Manager; Josh Mohler, Josh Smith, and Jon Turner, Georgia-Pacific Corrigan Plywood Operations Manager.

Pineland VFD

The Pineland Volunteer Fire Department is 40 members strong and answers an average of 360 emergency calls each year. This year’s contribution from Georgia-Pacific will be used to update and replace equipment, including bunker gear, air packs, and hoses.

Pictured from (l to r) are Dan Reeves, Pineland VFD; Emily Taylor, Pineland VFD; Kim Rhame, Pineland VFD; Stephen Baxley, Georgia-Pacific Pineland Lumber Asst. Plant Manager; DeWayne Armstrong, Pineland City Manager; Danny Wright, Georgia-Pacific Pineland Lumber Plant Manager; Stephen Hampton, Georgia-Pacific Pineland Lumber Human Resource Manager and (back row) Ryan Alcalais, Pineland VFD.

Corrigan VFD

The Corrigan Volunteer Firefighters respond to an average of 150 fire and emergency calls each year. The additional funds will help with daily operations, such as fuel, electricity, and insurance.

Pictured from (l to r) are Corrigan Volunteer Firefighters Zack Ivie, Cody McDonald, Ray Green, Jimmy McDonald, Ty Nicholson, Cody Warner, River (department mascot), Shea Perry, Matthew Moody, Mike Cobb, Thomas Murphy, Ken Hughes, and (pictured in truck) Aaron Miller.