The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context or specific language of a section clearly indicates otherwise.     
       (1) Agency--The Texas A&M Forest Service, a member of The Texas A&M University System and an agency of the State of Texas.      
       (2) Recognized Fire Department--A fire department chartered by the Texas Secretary of State as a not-for-profit entity or a fire department operating under a local government entity.      
       (3) Part-Paid Fire Department--Defined in §614.101(5) of the Texas Government Code.      
       (4) Program--The Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, Texas Government Code, Chapter 614, Subchapter G.      
       (5) TIFMAS Grants--Grants for firefighter training and equipment for fire departments not eligible for VFD Assistance grants.      
       (6) VFD Assistance Grants--Grants for firefighter training and equipment for volunteer fire departments (VFDs).      
       (7) Volunteer Fire Department--Defined in §614.101(6) of the Texas Government Code.      
       (8) Operating--A recognized fire department providing fire protection to a designated primary protection area as assigned by the county.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §216.2 adopted to be effective September 1, 2012, 37 TexReg 6537; amended to be effective October 2, 2016, 41 TexReg 7479; amended to be effective March 20, 2023, 48 TexReg 1554