Preparing for Wildfires | Fire Department Programs

PREPARING FOR WILDFIRES

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Local firefighters are our first line of defense against disasters. Texas A&M Forest Service capacity building programs have awarded over $238 million in grants to Texas fire departments including training for 72,695 firefighters. Learn more about how these programs are working to build the capacity of the Texas fire service by visiting the link below to view a short video.

Eligible fire departments can receive valuable assistance through programs offered by the Capacity Building Department. These programs enhance the ability of firefighters to protect themselves and the public from fire and related hazards.
We are proud to serve Texas fire departments and encourage participation in our many programs.
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+ Volunteer

The primary goal of the VFD Assistance Programs is to enhance the emergency response capabilities of volunteer and combination fire departments with 20 or fewer paid members.

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+ Career

Career fire department assistance programs enhance the emergency response capabilities of fully paid and combination departments with 21 or more paid members.

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+ Wildfire & Incident Management Training

Texas A&M Forest Service provides nationally accredited wildfire and emergency management training throughout Texas to local, state and federal organizations. Training opportunities are offered that accommodate as few as one firefighter to an entire host organization or to multiple organizations. TFS training is coordinated by the Incident Response Department Training Section and delivered by qualified and experienced TFS staff.

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+ Connect with your Local Field Representative

TFS Regional Fire Coordinators
+ Quicklinks
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.
Primary Protection Area Reporting
Burn Ban Flags Available for Purchase
NIMS Adoption / Compliance
USFA/FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS)
Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC)
TFS Regional Fire Coordinators (RFC)
Attack From the Black Training Video
Death and Disability Benefits for Firefighters
Advisory Councils
Roscommon Equipment Center
State Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Texas Secretary of State
United States Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Texas Facility Commission

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PREVENT WILDFIRES

Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by people and their activities. Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful during these hot summer months when working or cooking outdoors.

PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRE

As a homeowner, you can significantly increase your safety and your home’s likelihood of survival during a wildfire. Learn more. (Pictured is a home that survived the CR 308 Fire due to defensible space. Llano County, July 2018)

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Texas firefighters head to California to help fight deadly wildfires

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Texas A&M Forest Service is investigating reports of an invasive pest in Fort Worth

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Attention Coastal Bend Texas Families: It’s time to get outside and connect with nature

August 1, 2018 — CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Busy schedules, excessive screen time and lots of other factors keep kids from connecting with nature, even though study after study show that spending time outdoors makes them healthier, happier and smarter. Same goes for adults. So why not head outside together? From Au

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REPORTS OF POSSIBLE EAB IN TARRANT COUNTY

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