Donna, TX (KRGV) — The Donna Fire Department is getting a new brush truck through a state grant, according to Donna Fire Chief David Simmons.

Authorities said the department needs the truck after a fire damaged an older truck earlier this year. The department received a state grant worth $165,000 to buy it.

The city will contribute 5% toward the purchase.

"The brush unit we're looking to purchase is going to serve two purposes. It's not going to be a brush unit for fire suppression; it's going to be a high-water rescue for evacuations and for hurricanes,” Simmons said.

Simmons said the department hopes to have the new truck ready next year.