Training

The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute’s fifth cohort graduated April 10, 2025, following the completion of its final session in College Station. The leadership institute offers a constructive and inspiring learning environment, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth by giving participants access to tools and speakers to strengthen their leadership skills. “The institute […]

Wildfire and incident response training As the official signatory of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the State of Texas, we are committed to ensuring that wildfire and incident response training delivered in the state meets national standards.   Our responsibility is to ensure that individuals receive qualifications that reflect their knowledge and experience. Enabling […]

The 26th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas, this week. The academy will take place October 11- 23, 2024. Each year, firefighters travel across the state and nation to attend the academy to continue their education and earn National Wildfire […]

October 4, 2023 25th Annual Wildfire Academy begins this week at Camp Swift BASTROP, Texas – The 25th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy will take place Oct 6-18, 2022.

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the third annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 30 at Worth Ranch, a Longhorn Council BSA property.

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 […]

Melissa Volunteer Fire Department in Collin County received a $10,000 grant topurchase a forcible entry training aid. The training aid will allow firefighters to practice emergency entries. The department would like to thank Texas A&M Forest Service for providing the grant and allowing thedepartment to increase its capabilities. As a member agency of the Texas […]

Mass timber could be the best-kept secret in Texas. But those familiar with the building material recognize its potential to reshape the way buildings are designed and constructed in the U.S. while promoting healthy forests.

The 24th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week.

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the second annual Sisters in Fire event at the city of Abilene Fire Department Training Facility on Oct. 1.

Last week, 40 members from Texas All-Hazard Incident Management Teams (AHIMT) attended the Enhanced All-hazards Incident Management/Unified Command training.

The 23rd annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy will take place October 8-20, 2021.

Media is invited to attend Field Day to learn more about the academy and visit classes covering engine operations, chainsaw work and tactical decision making in the wildland urban interface.

The 22nd Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy runs from Oct. 11-23, 2019.

This presentation from the 2019 tax workshop provides an introduction to the eLibrary and the Got Land? and My Land Management Connector applications at texasforestinfo.com

Approximately 500 Texas A&M Forest Service employees gathered today at the agency’s annual personnel meeting. The meeting was held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center in Temple, Texas. Agrilife Vice Chancellor Dr. Patrick Stover and Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Susan B

Some 98 firefighters from 29 Texas fire departments in 20 counties will head to California this week to fight wildfires that have burned more than 750,000 acres. The deployment is an activation of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) for wildfire suppression

More than 200 emergency responders will attend the 21st Annual East Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Academy over the next two weeks to improve their knowledge and skills for combating wildfires and managing the complex, large scale disasters that often occur in Texas. The East Texas

Cynthia Foster, head of the Wildfire Planning and Preparedness Department at Texas A&M Forest Service received the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Fellow Service Award on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at a presentation ceremony in College Station.

The city of Dallas has developed a plan to reduce risks and better prepare for wildfires. Dallas, a major metropolitan area in Texas, is the 53 rd city in the state to complete a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

Landowners in many parts of Texas have an opportunity to receive reimbursement for the cost of having a prescribed burn conducted on their property. This September, Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for three separate grants to assist private property owners with r

Firefighters dedicated to protecting lives and property will converge at the Central Texas Wildfire Academy at Camp Bowie, Texas in preparation for the 2016 wildfire season. In an effort to enhance skills and learn new firefighting techniques, responders from across the country w

Texas A&M Forest Service will host a workshop called Managing Land and Vegetation in Southeast Texas. The workshop covers how using prescribed fire and fuel reduction treatments can reduce the risk of wildfire.

The wildfires of 2011 caused significant destruction throughout Bastrop County. Residents may now wonder what can be done to reclaim the beauty of the landscape. This question can be answered during Texas A&M Forest Service’s landowner workshop.

Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Forestry Association are offering a free workshop next month for landowners, foresters and others in the Texas forest sector.

Natural disasters are frequent in Texas. To collaboratively meet the demands of responding to wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and flood events, all-hazard response incident management training is needed—training that emergency responders will receive at the East Texas Interagency Wild

Emergency responders are invited to hone their wildland firefighting skills at the 14th annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy, February 11–15.

Emergency responders are invited to hone their wildland firefighting skills at the 14th annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy, February 11 – 15. The academy at Camp Bowie, in Brownwood, Texas, features wildland firefighting training.

Emergency responders are invited to hone in their wildland firefighting skills at the 17th annual Mile High Wildfire Academy held at the Fort Davis Fire Department, February 19–22.

Emergency responders are invited to hone in their wildland firefighting skills at the 17th annual Mile High Wildfire Academy held at the Fort Davis Fire Department, February 19–22. The academy features wildland firefighting training for paid and volunteer departments, safety and fire operations courses in the wildland urban interface.

The 2015 Texas Timber Tax Workshop scheduled for next month in East Texas is a day-long event that will provide information on timber tax laws and rules, helping attendees understand recent changes before filing taxes.

The 2015 Texas Timber Tax Workshop scheduled for next month in East Texas is a day-long event that will provide information on timber tax laws and rules, helping attendees understand recent changes before filing taxes. Along with federal income tax, timberland property tax laws in Texas will be discussed.

Firefighters from across the country will soon converge at Camp Swift in Bastrop, to attend one of the nation’s largest wildfire academies.

The long-term plan for a privately-owned estate can be as individualized as the property owner. That includes how the land is managed both now and into the future. Texas A&M Forest Service can help landowners explore options to develop a plan that is right for you.

The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute’s fifth cohort graduated April 10, 2025, following the completion of its final session in College Station. The leadership institute offers a constructive and inspiring learning environment, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth by giving participants access to tools and speakers to strengthen their leadership skills. “The institute […]

The 26th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas, this week. The academy will take place October 11- 23, 2024. Each year, firefighters travel across the state and nation to attend the academy to continue their education and earn National Wildfire […]

October 4, 2023 25th Annual Wildfire Academy begins this week at Camp Swift BASTROP, Texas – The 25th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy will take place Oct 6-18, 2022.

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the third annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 30 at Worth Ranch, a Longhorn Council BSA property.

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 […]

Melissa Volunteer Fire Department in Collin County received a $10,000 grant topurchase a forcible entry training aid. The training aid will allow firefighters to practice emergency entries. The department would like to thank Texas A&M Forest Service for providing the grant and allowing thedepartment to increase its capabilities. As a member agency of the Texas […]

Mass timber could be the best-kept secret in Texas. But those familiar with the building material recognize its potential to reshape the way buildings are designed and constructed in the U.S. while promoting healthy forests.

The 24th annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week.

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the second annual Sisters in Fire event at the city of Abilene Fire Department Training Facility on Oct. 1.

Last week, 40 members from Texas All-Hazard Incident Management Teams (AHIMT) attended the Enhanced All-hazards Incident Management/Unified Command training.

The 23rd annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (CAIWA) begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy will take place October 8-20, 2021.

Media is invited to attend Field Day to learn more about the academy and visit classes covering engine operations, chainsaw work and tactical decision making in the wildland urban interface.

The 22nd Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy runs from Oct. 11-23, 2019.

Approximately 500 Texas A&M Forest Service employees gathered today at the agency’s annual personnel meeting. The meeting was held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center in Temple, Texas. Agrilife Vice Chancellor Dr. Patrick Stover and Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr. Susan B

Some 98 firefighters from 29 Texas fire departments in 20 counties will head to California this week to fight wildfires that have burned more than 750,000 acres. The deployment is an activation of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) for wildfire suppression

More than 200 emergency responders will attend the 21st Annual East Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Academy over the next two weeks to improve their knowledge and skills for combating wildfires and managing the complex, large scale disasters that often occur in Texas. The East Texas

Cynthia Foster, head of the Wildfire Planning and Preparedness Department at Texas A&M Forest Service received the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Fellow Service Award on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at a presentation ceremony in College Station.

The city of Dallas has developed a plan to reduce risks and better prepare for wildfires. Dallas, a major metropolitan area in Texas, is the 53 rd city in the state to complete a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

Landowners in many parts of Texas have an opportunity to receive reimbursement for the cost of having a prescribed burn conducted on their property. This September, Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting applications for three separate grants to assist private property owners with r

Firefighters dedicated to protecting lives and property will converge at the Central Texas Wildfire Academy at Camp Bowie, Texas in preparation for the 2016 wildfire season. In an effort to enhance skills and learn new firefighting techniques, responders from across the country w

Texas A&M Forest Service will host a workshop called Managing Land and Vegetation in Southeast Texas. The workshop covers how using prescribed fire and fuel reduction treatments can reduce the risk of wildfire.

The wildfires of 2011 caused significant destruction throughout Bastrop County. Residents may now wonder what can be done to reclaim the beauty of the landscape. This question can be answered during Texas A&M Forest Service’s landowner workshop.

Texas A&M Forest Service and Texas Forestry Association are offering a free workshop next month for landowners, foresters and others in the Texas forest sector.

Natural disasters are frequent in Texas. To collaboratively meet the demands of responding to wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and flood events, all-hazard response incident management training is needed—training that emergency responders will receive at the East Texas Interagency Wild

Emergency responders are invited to hone their wildland firefighting skills at the 14th annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy, February 11–15.

Emergency responders are invited to hone their wildland firefighting skills at the 14th annual Central Texas Wildfire Academy, February 11 – 15. The academy at Camp Bowie, in Brownwood, Texas, features wildland firefighting training.

Emergency responders are invited to hone in their wildland firefighting skills at the 17th annual Mile High Wildfire Academy held at the Fort Davis Fire Department, February 19–22.

Emergency responders are invited to hone in their wildland firefighting skills at the 17th annual Mile High Wildfire Academy held at the Fort Davis Fire Department, February 19–22. The academy features wildland firefighting training for paid and volunteer departments, safety and fire operations courses in the wildland urban interface.

The 2015 Texas Timber Tax Workshop scheduled for next month in East Texas is a day-long event that will provide information on timber tax laws and rules, helping attendees understand recent changes before filing taxes.

The 2015 Texas Timber Tax Workshop scheduled for next month in East Texas is a day-long event that will provide information on timber tax laws and rules, helping attendees understand recent changes before filing taxes. Along with federal income tax, timberland property tax laws in Texas will be discussed.

Firefighters from across the country will soon converge at Camp Swift in Bastrop, to attend one of the nation’s largest wildfire academies.

The long-term plan for a privately-owned estate can be as individualized as the property owner. That includes how the land is managed both now and into the future. Texas A&M Forest Service can help landowners explore options to develop a plan that is right for you.

Wildfire and incident response training As the official signatory of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for the State of Texas, we are committed to ensuring that wildfire and incident response training delivered in the state meets national standards.   Our responsibility is to ensure that individuals receive qualifications that reflect their knowledge and experience. Enabling […]

This presentation from the 2019 tax workshop provides an introduction to the eLibrary and the Got Land? and My Land Management Connector applications at texasforestinfo.com