Gary Tilton Firefighter Training Fund Created in 2005 to continue the legacy of fallen Katy Fire Chief Gary Tilton, the Gary Tilton Firefighter Training Fund (the "Fund") assists the fire service of Texas by standing in the fiscal gaps that exist between department budgets and the costs of training and equipment. Chief Tilton's passion was the fire service of the State of Texas. He wanted to make sure they were trained well so that they would all be able to go home to their families at the end of every day. The Fund exists for this purpose.