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March 7, 2024 It was brought to our attention that two local firefighters on state deployment as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System removed animal antlers off of a landowner’s property in the Panhandle this week. We take this seriously and do not tolerate this kind of behavior.

Bexar County Emergency Service District No. 7 has adopted a plan to reduce risks and better prepare for wildfires.

FLATONIA, Texas — Flatonia Fire and Rescue of Fayette County received a surplus military truckthrough the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program. It also received a $20,000 grant thatallowed it to purchase a 500-gallon slip-on unit. The truck will be used as a brush truck and wildland firefighting vehicle with off-road capability. Itshigh clearance will […]

Texas A&M Forest Service raised the Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 2 due to the threat of increased wildfire activity across several regions of the state.

HENDERSON, Texas — The Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department received a surplus military truckthrough the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program. This is one of the hundreds of trucksthat have been transferred at no cost to Texas volunteer fire departments. The department also received a$20,000 grant for a slip-on unit through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department […]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Riverside Volunteer Fire Department of Walker County received a$100,000 grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department AssistanceProgram to purchase a small brush truck. The truck will be used to fight wildland fires and respond to water rescues. The truck is outfitted withfoam and a skid unit, fully […]

Liberty County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 7 received a grant for$10,000 to purchase a forcible entry training aid. Funding was provided by the Texas A&M ForestService Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The training aid will be used to teach forcible-entry techniques, making the department faster and moreproficient in gaining access to structure during […]

Hardin County Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 5 received a $10,000 grant that allowed for the purchase of a Dell computer, training videos and mannequin. The training aidsgrant was provided by the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. The department responds to numerous medical calls and the training aids will be […]

The tree landscape in Texas is made up by a variety of species. From ponderosa pines in West Texas to oaks in Central Texas to dogwoods in East Texas, trees play a vital role in our ecosystem and provide countless benefits.

Rich Gray announced his retirement as Texas A&M Forest Service Chief Regional Fire Coordinator last month.