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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.
Fire Department Programs Summary
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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

TEXAS BURN BANS

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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)

HURRICANE LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE

Hurricane Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana around 6P on Friday, October 9 as a Category 2 storm, however no hurricane-force winds occurred in Texas. Instead the storm brought maximum sustained winds of 39 to 57 mph to approximately the same region affected by Hurricane Laura 6 weeks prior. Although the impact to East Texas timber was minimal, landowners can contact TFS if they are in need of assistance.

TEXAS ARBOR DAY SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

Create your own scavenger hunt bingo game and help make a difference for all Texans. By encouraging members of your community to get out, explore, and make observations about forests and trees near them, you're helping Texans make a personal connection to forests.

MY LAND MANAGEMENT CONNECTOR

Are you a Texas landowner? Meet your land management goals with My Land Management Connector (MLMC), a free web application created by Texas A&M Forest Service. With MLMC, landowners can find qualified service providers that serve their area and connect with neighboring landowners to save on service costs. Create your account today.

NEWSROOM

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires during hunting season
With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

Texas A&M Forest Service launches TreeMD application
Texas A&M Forest Service launched an application today to help users quickly identify the root of a tree’s problem, whether it be caused by insects, diseases or other factors.

Wildfire potential reduced statewide with recent rainfall
Recent rainfall observed across most of the state has significantly reduced wildfire activity and the potential for large fire growth.

10/26/2020 5:45:00 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires during hunting season
With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

10/25/2020 2:45:00 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service launches TreeMD application
Texas A&M Forest Service launched an application today to help users quickly identify the root of a tree’s problem, whether it be caused by insects, diseases or other factors.

9/9/2020 8:35:00 PM
Wildfire potential reduced statewide with recent rainfall
Recent rainfall observed across most of the state has significantly reduced wildfire activity and the potential for large fire growth.

HURRICANE LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE

TEXAS ARBOR DAY SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

MY LAND MANAGEMENT CONNECTOR

NEWSROOM

HURRICANE LANDOWNER ASSISTANCE

TEXAS ARBOR DAY SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

MY LAND MANAGEMENT CONNECTOR

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE