Commissioners weigh giving authority to VFDs for controlled burns

Kempner VFD Chief Paul Mainville
Kempner VFD Chief Paul Mainville

The Lampasas County Commissioners Court held a Monday workshop that focused on allowing volunteer fire departments to assist with burning activities during a burn ban.

County Judge Randy Hoyer told commissioners the idea was proposed by Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Chief Alan Mainville, who was present during Monday’s session.

“Kempner Volunteer Fire Department is the only one that does field b…