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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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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

RELATED INFORMATION

PREVENT WILDFIRES

TEXAS BURN BANS

FIRE DANGER

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)

PRESCRIBED BURNING GRANTS AVAILABLE, EAST AND CENTRAL TEXAS

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications through September 30, 2020 to offset the cost of prescribed burning on private lands for Central and East Texas landowners.

FIND A TEXAS COVID-19 TEST SITE NEAR YOU

This website allows Texans to find the nearest COVID-19 and antibody test collection site. The map can help you locate drive-thru and walk-in sites located near you or scheduled to be established near you. Learn more by exploring the map.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS

Natural events such as hurricanes can cause destruction and devastation to forest land which may result in material and monetary losses for landowners. Texas A&M Forest Service offers information and resources for disaster assistance, forest management, forest health, and timber salvage and utilization.

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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.

Funds available for forest thinning through 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program
Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program. Through this program, eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance related to reducing the threat of future SPB infestations and outbreaks.

After Hurricane Laura, forest landowners can seek help with damaged timber
Hurricane Laura trended eastward as it made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana on August 27, 2020, sparing most of the state of Texas from its damaging winds and flooding. However, portions of some of the state’s southeastern counties did experience damage to homes, businesses and timberland.

9/7/2020 3:10:00 PM
Funds available for forest thinning through 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program
Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Prevention Cost-Share Program. Through this program, eligible forest landowners can receive financial and technical assistance related to reducing the threat of future SPB infestations and outbreaks.

9/3/2020 5:50:00 PM
After Hurricane Laura, forest landowners can seek help with damaged timber
Hurricane Laura trended eastward as it made landfall near Cameron, Louisiana on August 27, 2020, sparing most of the state of Texas from its damaging winds and flooding. However, portions of some of the state’s southeastern counties did experience damage to homes, businesses and timberland.

PRESCRIBED BURNING GRANTS AVAILABLE, EAST AND CENTRAL TEXAS

FIND A TEXAS COVID-19 TEST SITE NEAR YOU

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS

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PRESCRIBED BURNING GRANTS AVAILABLE, EAST AND CENTRAL TEXAS

FIND A TEXAS COVID-19 TEST SITE NEAR YOU

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE