Roby Volunteer Fire Department firefighter John Tejeda, center, gives the thumbs-up signal Oct. 8 while being sized for new turnout gear to be provided to the department via an ongoing giveaway program. Behind Tejeda are Roby firefighters Justin Gerke, left, and Kelsen Gilbert.

The Roby Volunteer Fire Department is one of two U.S. departments to receive free firefighter turnout gear from an ongoing grant program going on this year.

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