Texas A&M Forest Service provides eligible fire departments with programs designed to enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards. Ten highly successful programs are currently administered by the department.
The Capacity Building Department offers programs that benefit Texas. Fire departments can discover and achieve their potential. Citizens are better served by well trained and equipped fire department personnel. In the case of TFS, we develop a long list of cooperators in our fire service mission to protect life and property.
We encourage fire departments to take advantage of the Capacity Building Programs for several reasons, there is a continuing need to recruit and develop talented firefighters to protect life and property, ensure that the Texas Fire Service can meet its professional, technical, and administrative needs, and achieve a quality and diverse fire service. Participation in the Capacity Building Programs can help fire departments meet these needs.
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Fire Department Assistance Programs (Contact Summary)
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Quicklinks
USFA/FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) WWW.TIFMAS.ORG
Fire Department Directory (FDD)
The Fire Department Directory Web application provides users with a comprehensive listing of fire departments and their resources within the state of Texas. It provides fire departments with the opportunity to submit fire reports, and the ability to follow activity within the fire department assistance programs.
TEXAS INTERAGENCY COORDINATION CENTER (TICC)
TFS Regional Fire Coordinators (RFC)
Attack From the Black Training Video
Death and Disability Benefits for Firefighters
NIMS Compliance - Federal Grant Eligibility
Advisory Councils
Roscommon Equipment Center
Fire Fighters' Pension Commission
State Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Texas Department of Agriculture► ESD Information
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Texas Secretary of State
United States Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)