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Increased fire potential is expected in Northwestern Texas today through Monday due to above normal temperatures, moderate wind speeds and low relative humidity. “Strong winds on Monday will be a concern as they follow on the heels of three days of strong drying. Initial attack ac

The Lone Star State Type II Initial Attack Crew from Texas A&M Forest Service recently received honorable mention in the 2015 IGNITE the Spark for Leadership Award for its commitment to developing leaders. The award recognizes leadership development efforts within

Jan. 25, 2016 — CROSBYTON, Texas — Crosbyton Volunteer Fire Department recently received a militarysurplus vehicle thanks to the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program administered by Texas A&MForest Service. Crosbyton VFD worked hard to transform their 1990 BMY model, M923A2 military truck into a firefightingvehicle by painting it a nonmilitary color and installing a […]

Jan. 22, 2016 — BRECKENRIDGE, Texas — Hubbard Creek VFD recently added a converted 1989 M978Oshkosh military truck to their fleet. The addition was made possible through the Department of DefenseFirefighter Property Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “One stipulation for receiving the truck was to paint it a non-military color,” said Hubbard Creek […]

Did you know that timber tax laws have changed due to the new tax law passed by Congress in December 2015? An upcoming workshop aims to keep forest landowners and other professionals informed on the latest updates to tax laws regarding timberland properties. Knowing the tax laws gives lan

Elevated fire potential is expected in the western Plains Sunday due to above normal temperatures, high wind speeds and low relative humidity. The National Weather Service forecasts increased wind speeds which can lead to potential wildfire occurrences in areas with abundant

Jan. 22, 2016 — DALE, Texas — McMahan Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at workreplacing aging equipment. An $18,000 grant from Texas A&M Forest Services’ Rural Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssistance Program enabled the department to purchase a new slip-on unit. “Our goal is to begin replacing the older equipment with more cost-effective apparatus which inturn […]

Jan. 21, 2016 — TULIA, Texas — Tulia Volunteer Fire Department is replacing a 1986 converted garbage truck with a new fire truck. The purchase was made possible through a grant from Texas A&M Forest Service. “Tulia VFD made this a multi-purpose fire truck for flexibility when responding to both wildland and structure fires,” said […]

Rice Volunteer Fire Department received a $12,900 grantfrom Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural VFD Assistance Program to purchase newrescue equipment. The tools include a power unit, spreader, cutter and ram. “We are trying to keep up-to-date equipment to better serve as mutual aid to the bigger firedepartments in the area,” said Rice VFD […]

MOUNTAIN HOME, Texas — The Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department recentlyreceived a $200,000 grant to purchase a new large brush truck through the Texas A&M ForestService’s Rural VFD Assistance Program. “The truck is equipped with a larger water tank which will be beneficial when fighting wildlandfires,” said Mountain Home VFD Fire Chief Brian Alexander. Mountain […]