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Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge. Perry, a former Rocky Creek Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, is currently being held on a $100,000 bond at the Washington County Jail.   An initial Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigation found suspicious wildland fires south […]
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We are the lead agency for wildfire response in Texas and maintain a network of strategically placed personnel and equipment for an efficient and effective response statewide. Get the latest information on active wildfires and wildfire potential.

Texas Arbor Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of November. It’s a day to celebrate trees and the benefits they provide us.

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Through experiential learning in the Sisters in Fire program, we teach youth about wildland firefighting and natural resources, while introducing career path opportunities. We also build professional development in current wildland fire personnel.