Preparing for Wildfires | Fire Department Programs

PREPARING FOR WILDFIRES

Prevent Wildfires

+Prepare for Wildfire

+Wildland Urban Interface

-Fire Department Programs

+Planning & Preparation

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

RELATED INFORMATION

PREVENT WILDFIRES

TEXAS BURN BANS

FIRE DANGER

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)

GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VEGETATIVE FUEL BREAKS

Landowners in the high plains region of Texas may be eligible for funding that would assist in the creation of vegetative fuel breaks on private lands.

DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD

Protect Texas land and forests from invasive insects and disease. Obtain your holiday firewood from local sources or a trusted vendor close to home. Diseased firewood may carry invasive pests and threaten our native trees and forests.

REDUCE TEXAS WILDFIRE RISK

Reducing vegetation by thinning, trimming trees and removing ladder fuels, can decrease the spread and intensity of wildfire. It can also increase the chances for firefighters to control the fire. Learn more about community wildfire preparedness programs.

NEWSROOM

Oak wilt disease threatens Texas oaks in spring

From February through June, oak trees should not be pruned or wounded to prevent the spread of oak wilt disease. Texas A&M Forest Service reminds Texans that it is especially critical to avoid pruning oaks in Texas counties affected by oak wilt.

“Trees Are Key” Podcast reaches 100,000 listens

Recently, our podcast, “Trees Are Key with Paul Johnson” celebrated a milestone. As of February 7, our free, weekly podcast has received more than 100,000 listens. “Trees Are Key” is hosted by Paul Johnson, Texas A&M Forest Service Community Forestry Program Leader.

Annual workshop to assist forest landowners with 2018 tax preparation
Tax season is fast approaching and forest landowners may want to refresh their knowledge of timber tax laws. The 2019 Texas Timber Income and Property Tax Workshop will be held on February 11 from 8 am to 5 pm at the Civic Center in Diboll, Texas.

2/7/2019 9:30:00 PM
“Trees Are Key” Podcast reaches 100,000 listens

1/22/2019 4:00:00 PM
Annual workshop to assist forest landowners with 2018 tax preparation
Tax season is fast approaching and forest landowners may want to refresh their knowledge of timber tax laws. The 2019 Texas Timber Income and Property Tax Workshop will be held on February 11 from 8 am to 5 pm at the Civic Center in Diboll, Texas.

GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VEGETATIVE FUEL BREAKS

DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD

REDUCE TEXAS WILDFIRE RISK

NEWSROOM

GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR VEGETATIVE FUEL BREAKS

DON'T MOVE FIREWOOD

REDUCE TEXAS WILDFIRE RISK

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE