Wildfire Prevention

 In 2024, 5,187 wildfires burned over 1.3 million acres in Texas, and since wildfires have no boundaries, Texans should always be prepared for wildfires.      During Wildfire Awareness Month, Texas A&M Forest Service is highlighting the ways that Texans can not only prevent wildfires but how they can prepare for when they occur.      “Preparation for wildfires […]

Wildfire Crossword

Smokey Bear is the longest running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. Wildfire prevention remains one of the most critical issues affecting our country, and Smokey’s message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” encourages personal responsibility.    Smokey Bear uses five rules to teach children and adults wildfire prevention: 1. Only you can prevent wildfires.   2. […]

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $951,000 to 168 landowners to conduct prescribed fires this year. This funding will treat 35,138 acres. Prescribed fire is a strategic land management tool that uses low-intensity fire on a specific area of land to achieve set goals. Prescribed fire is the most effective and efficient land management tool […]

A form to purchase the burning band flag through the Texas A&M Forest Service

Subchapter D. Outdoor Burning is an excerpt pulled on June 2020 from Chapter 352 of Local Government Code

This article provides guidance on reducing wildfire risks by minimizing ember entry through vents and managing attic and crawl space vulnerabilities.

Outdoor cooking is part of many gatherings with family and friends. But, grills, charcoal, or propane, can be a fire hazard if not used correctly. 

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is supporting shows conducted by professionals. Prioritize safety to make your fireworks experience a memorable and enjoyable one for everyone.  Handled fireworks responsibly Use fireworks outdoors Never do the following Protect your eyes and ears Be mindful of pets Celebrate responsibly Post-fireworks

Campfires can be a great way to warm up while enjoying the outdoors and provides a relaxing environment outside. Keep safety a priority and recreate responsibly.   When planning, constructing, and extinguishing campfires:   Pick a spot Prepare a fire pit Build a fire Extinguishing the fire

Equipment use and careless debris burning account for 50% of wildfires in Texas. Equipment includes vehicles, trailers, ATV/UTVs, heavy equipment, and other motorized equipment.   Be cautious when using equipment that could potentially overheat or spark and ignite a wildfire.   Vehicles Trailers Agricultural and other equipment Welding/grinding

As the state’s lead agency for wildfire response, we establish Wildland Fire Preparedness Levels throughout the year to ensure resource availability for wildfire incidents across the state. Preparedness Levels 1-5 are planning assumptions and actions dictated by fuel and weather conditions, current and expected wildfire activity, regional preparedness levels, and fire suppression resource availability in […]

Prevent and prepare your community for wildfires The first and most important step communities can take in wildfire preparedness is recognizing and addressing their risk for wildfires.   The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is the area where developed land is next to or intermixed with undeveloped wildland. WUI areas are often at the highest risk for […]

Prevent and prepare your home for wildfire Wildfire is an uncontrolled or unplanned fire burning vegetation like a forest or grasslands. They can occur in isolated areas or very close to and within communities, posing threat to people and property. It’s everyone’s responsibility to prevent and prepare for wildfires. The first and most important step […]

What is a wildfire? Wildfire is an uncontrolled or unplanned fire burning vegetation like a forest or grasslands. They can occur in isolated areas or very close to and within communities. Wildfires occurring near or in communities can pose a threat to people and property.   Are all fires bad? No. Not all fires are bad […]

Brown County implemented a Community Wildfire Protection Plan today, becoming the latest county to adopt the plan which aids in reducing and mitigating wildfire risk. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan provides strategies and directed guidance for addressing structural ignitability and prioritizing fuels reduction efforts. The Brown County plan serves as the initial step to enhancing […]

During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.   Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced 281 […]

Michelle Moore, Texas A&M Forest Service Forester, received a bronze Smokey Bear award today in recognition of her efforts to create a first-of-its-kind wildfire prevention resource guide.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

As Memorial Day unofficially kicks off summer this weekend, Texans should prepare for wildfires.

A product depicting expected future fire danger based on National Weather Service weather forecasts.

Suggested specifications for mid-size CAFS

Accomplishments of Texas A&M Forest Service for the Texas Army National Guard

Information on using caution when baling hay

Warning of weather conditions that create a high risk for wildfire

The Texas Local Government law allowing counties to restrict outside burning

protect your home guide

embers start wildfires

embers start wildfires

fire resilient roofing materials

Fire resilient landscaping

information on CWPP program

Fire resilient building

CWPP Implementation Guide

Information and checklist to help create a wildfire action plan

Informative burn ban flyer

Residents’ guide to protect your property from wildfire

Information sheet on how to properly install permanent firebreaks

As a total solar eclipse crosses Texas on Monday, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to recreate responsibly and prevent wildfires.

Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand.

The largest wildfire in Texas history is actively burning today. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma and is 3% contained.

Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use extreme caution when participating in activities that may start a wildfire or house fire this holiday season. One spark can ruin a holiday.

The May 2023 revised plan of the Texas Wildfire Protection Plan.

An annular solar eclipse will occur in the Texas skies Oct. 14. A“ring of fire” will be created by the sun’s shadow around the moon while parts of Texas will be in the path of totality.

A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the Current Achievement Award for Fire Protection during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Kendall County has adopted a plan to reduce risks and enhance community safety in advance of a wildfire.

During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Texas A&M Forest Service conducted a survey of the health of baldcypress trees along a seven-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River this summer after a significant decrease in water levels over the last four years.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

Elevated fire weather, characterized by triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and increased wind speeds, will create an environment with high potential for wildfires that are difficult to control this week.

The following trees have made a big impression on Texas, some still standing hundreds of years later.

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

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.

Eligible communities in Texas can apply now for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service to plan for and mitigate against risks created by wildfire.

The fire environment, characterized by critically to extremely dry vegetation and critical fire weather, will support wildfire activity this week.

Significant, or large, wildfires may occur this weekend for the Texas Panhandle and the Trans Pecos including areas near Canadian, Amarillo, Childress, Lubbock, Abilene, Big Spring, Midland and Alpine.

Texas A&M Forest Service is opening the Abilene Airtanker Base at the Abilene Regional Airport to assist with potential wildfire activity this week.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, grilling, camping or fireworks, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

Increased wildfire potential is expected across much of the state early this week due to approaching dry cold fronts and high temperatures.

With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and Independence

Wildfire potential will increase this weekend and into the middle of next week across West Texas, including areas around Abilene, Childress, Lubbock and Amarillo.

A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the prestigious Bronze Smokey Bear Award during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Wildland Urban Interface Specialist Samuel McCalip, a self-taught videographer, has harnessed the power of storytelling to bring wildfire prevention awareness across the state.

Smokey Bear, the face of the longest-running PSA campaign in United States history, turns 75 today, continuing his legacy of bringing awareness to unwanted, human-caused fires in America.

Texas A&M Forest Service, in cooperation with Abilene Fire Department, is hosting a celebration in honor of Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday and his wildfire prevention message. The event will be held Friday, Aug. 9, from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Nelson Park Festival Gardens, 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX.

Since 2003, Texas has assisted the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) with the Firewise USA® program. Through this program, Texas A&M Forest Service educates communities on the steps they can take to better protect their homes from a wildfire.

Two North Texas communities earn national recognition for cooperative wildfire mitigation efforts. The Lake Palo Pinto and 7R Ranch communities have earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA™ distinction.

Officials from key fire service organizations of Texas are asking for equipment and monetary donations to help local Texas fire departments impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Texas Panhandle landowners are invited to attend a workshop designed to better prepare them for wildfires. The one-day Wildfire Preparedness workshop, hosted by Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will focus

In Texas, the official state Arbor Day celebration is held in a different host city each year on the first Friday in November. Today, on National Arbor Day, Texas A&M Forest Service revealed that this year’s state celebration will be hosted in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Post oak trees across the state are facing higher mortality rates in both urban and rural settings.

Texans across the Lone Star State are invited to celebrate Arbor Day Nov. 4. Arbor Day is a holiday for trees – it is the perfect day to plant trees and to celebrate all the ways that trees enrich our lives, communities and landscapes.

For the first time, foresters, landowners and contractors in Texas can now access guidelines for practicing sustainable forestry on their mobile devices.

The community of Ransom Canyon has taken action to better protect their homes and properties from wildfire.

A task force with Texas A&M Forest Service began a hazardous fuels reduction training project which should prove to benefit the citizens of Childress. On May 3, the crew began cleaning up the area surrounding an overgrown section of Fair Park. Work includes thinning smal

The Hilltop Lakes community earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA distinction. The recognition came after a cooperative effort with the Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Hilltop Lakes Property Owners Association and Texas A&M F

Texas A&M Forest Service Firewise Coordinator Nick Harrison received the 2015 USDA Forest Service Robert E. Browning Jr. Award for his efforts in wildfire prevention, March 23. The award is in memory of Browning, a southern wildland firefighter who gave hi

The Texas 4-H Conference Center at Lake Brownwood is now an even safer place to visit and hold events thanks to Texas A&M Forest Service, said center director Mark Carroll. Carroll said the center, which is run by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is a 78-acre site on

It’s that time of year when fireworks stands open and big plans are made for the July 4th holiday. If fireworks, grilling or hanging out by a campfire are part of your celebration this year, Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution.

Through a community-wide effort to raise wildfire awareness and reduce the risk of wildfires, the City of Rosser, Texas earned national recognition as a Firewise Community. Texas A&M Forest Service representatives were proud to take part in the celebration.

Helping prevent wildfires can save property, resources and lives. A message Texas A&M Forest Service plans to share through Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday Bash.

Labor Day is upon us and as we head outside to enjoy the last days summer, Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to celebrate carefully.

The San Antonio Missions Baseball Club is committed to helping protect the community in which they live work and play. As team members took to the field over the past three baseball seasons, they also took wildfire prevention messages to the streets, and tonight were honored for their effort with a Bronze Smokey Bear Award.

A Texas A&M Forest Service survey of hundreds of forested plots scattered across the state shows 301 million trees were killed as a result of the devastating 2011 drought. The number was determined by a study of both on-the-ground tree health assessments collect

CWPP Implementation Guide

Provides a summary of the different fire danger levels, and the expectations of each

 In 2024, 5,187 wildfires burned over 1.3 million acres in Texas, and since wildfires have no boundaries, Texans should always be prepared for wildfires.      During Wildfire Awareness Month, Texas A&M Forest Service is highlighting the ways that Texans can not only prevent wildfires but how they can prepare for when they occur.      “Preparation for wildfires […]

Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $951,000 to 168 landowners to conduct prescribed fires this year. This funding will treat 35,138 acres. Prescribed fire is a strategic land management tool that uses low-intensity fire on a specific area of land to achieve set goals. Prescribed fire is the most effective and efficient land management tool […]

Brown County implemented a Community Wildfire Protection Plan today, becoming the latest county to adopt the plan which aids in reducing and mitigating wildfire risk. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan provides strategies and directed guidance for addressing structural ignitability and prioritizing fuels reduction efforts. The Brown County plan serves as the initial step to enhancing […]

During the upcoming Labor Day weekend and start of dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect our lands and natural resources by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.   Hot and dry conditions in August resulted in increased wildfire activity across North and Northwest Texas. Throughout August, Texas experienced 281 […]

Michelle Moore, Texas A&M Forest Service Forester, received a bronze Smokey Bear award today in recognition of her efforts to create a first-of-its-kind wildfire prevention resource guide.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

As Memorial Day unofficially kicks off summer this weekend, Texans should prepare for wildfires.

As a total solar eclipse crosses Texas on Monday, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to recreate responsibly and prevent wildfires.

Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand.

The largest wildfire in Texas history is actively burning today. The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is burning a total of 1,075,000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma and is 3% contained.

Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use extreme caution when participating in activities that may start a wildfire or house fire this holiday season. One spark can ruin a holiday.

An annular solar eclipse will occur in the Texas skies Oct. 14. A“ring of fire” will be created by the sun’s shadow around the moon while parts of Texas will be in the path of totality.

A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the Current Achievement Award for Fire Protection during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Kendall County has adopted a plan to reduce risks and enhance community safety in advance of a wildfire.

During the upcoming dove hunting season, Texans are urged to help protect the lands and natural resources that we all love by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Texas A&M Forest Service conducted a survey of the health of baldcypress trees along a seven-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River this summer after a significant decrease in water levels over the last four years.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

Elevated fire weather, characterized by triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and increased wind speeds, will create an environment with high potential for wildfires that are difficult to control this week.

The following trees have made a big impression on Texas, some still standing hundreds of years later.

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

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.

Eligible communities in Texas can apply now for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service to plan for and mitigate against risks created by wildfire.

The fire environment, characterized by critically to extremely dry vegetation and critical fire weather, will support wildfire activity this week.

Significant, or large, wildfires may occur this weekend for the Texas Panhandle and the Trans Pecos including areas near Canadian, Amarillo, Childress, Lubbock, Abilene, Big Spring, Midland and Alpine.

Texas A&M Forest Service is opening the Abilene Airtanker Base at the Abilene Regional Airport to assist with potential wildfire activity this week.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July with picnics, grilling, camping or fireworks, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

Increased wildfire potential is expected across much of the state early this week due to approaching dry cold fronts and high temperatures.

With hunting season underway, many hunters and campers across the state are headed to the wild outdoors. This greater movement of people into wildland areas increases the potential for human-caused wildfires to start.

As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90 percent of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and Independence

Wildfire potential will increase this weekend and into the middle of next week across West Texas, including areas around Abilene, Childress, Lubbock and Amarillo.

A Texas A&M Forest Service employee was honored with the prestigious Bronze Smokey Bear Award during today’s National Association of State Foresters Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Wildland Urban Interface Specialist Samuel McCalip, a self-taught videographer, has harnessed the power of storytelling to bring wildfire prevention awareness across the state.

Smokey Bear, the face of the longest-running PSA campaign in United States history, turns 75 today, continuing his legacy of bringing awareness to unwanted, human-caused fires in America.

Texas A&M Forest Service, in cooperation with Abilene Fire Department, is hosting a celebration in honor of Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday and his wildfire prevention message. The event will be held Friday, Aug. 9, from 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Nelson Park Festival Gardens, 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX.

Since 2003, Texas has assisted the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) with the Firewise USA® program. Through this program, Texas A&M Forest Service educates communities on the steps they can take to better protect their homes from a wildfire.

Two North Texas communities earn national recognition for cooperative wildfire mitigation efforts. The Lake Palo Pinto and 7R Ranch communities have earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise USA™ distinction.

Officials from key fire service organizations of Texas are asking for equipment and monetary donations to help local Texas fire departments impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Texas Panhandle landowners are invited to attend a workshop designed to better prepare them for wildfires. The one-day Wildfire Preparedness workshop, hosted by Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will focus

In Texas, the official state Arbor Day celebration is held in a different host city each year on the first Friday in November. Today, on National Arbor Day, Texas A&M Forest Service revealed that this year’s state celebration will be hosted in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Post oak trees across the state are facing higher mortality rates in both urban and rural settings.

Texans across the Lone Star State are invited to celebrate Arbor Day Nov. 4. Arbor Day is a holiday for trees – it is the perfect day to plant trees and to celebrate all the ways that trees enrich our lives, communities and landscapes.

For the first time, foresters, landowners and contractors in Texas can now access guidelines for practicing sustainable forestry on their mobile devices.

The community of Ransom Canyon has taken action to better protect their homes and properties from wildfire.

A task force with Texas A&M Forest Service began a hazardous fuels reduction training project which should prove to benefit the citizens of Childress. On May 3, the crew began cleaning up the area surrounding an overgrown section of Fair Park. Work includes thinning smal

The Hilltop Lakes community earned the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA distinction. The recognition came after a cooperative effort with the Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, Hilltop Lakes Property Owners Association and Texas A&M F

Texas A&M Forest Service Firewise Coordinator Nick Harrison received the 2015 USDA Forest Service Robert E. Browning Jr. Award for his efforts in wildfire prevention, March 23. The award is in memory of Browning, a southern wildland firefighter who gave hi

The Texas 4-H Conference Center at Lake Brownwood is now an even safer place to visit and hold events thanks to Texas A&M Forest Service, said center director Mark Carroll. Carroll said the center, which is run by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is a 78-acre site on

It’s that time of year when fireworks stands open and big plans are made for the July 4th holiday. If fireworks, grilling or hanging out by a campfire are part of your celebration this year, Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution.

Through a community-wide effort to raise wildfire awareness and reduce the risk of wildfires, the City of Rosser, Texas earned national recognition as a Firewise Community. Texas A&M Forest Service representatives were proud to take part in the celebration.

Helping prevent wildfires can save property, resources and lives. A message Texas A&M Forest Service plans to share through Smokey Bear’s 70th Birthday Bash.

Labor Day is upon us and as we head outside to enjoy the last days summer, Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to celebrate carefully.

The San Antonio Missions Baseball Club is committed to helping protect the community in which they live work and play. As team members took to the field over the past three baseball seasons, they also took wildfire prevention messages to the streets, and tonight were honored for their effort with a Bronze Smokey Bear Award.

A Texas A&M Forest Service survey of hundreds of forested plots scattered across the state shows 301 million trees were killed as a result of the devastating 2011 drought. The number was determined by a study of both on-the-ground tree health assessments collect

Smokey Bear is the longest running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. Wildfire prevention remains one of the most critical issues affecting our country, and Smokey’s message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” encourages personal responsibility.    Smokey Bear uses five rules to teach children and adults wildfire prevention: 1. Only you can prevent wildfires.   2. […]

Outdoor cooking is part of many gatherings with family and friends. But, grills, charcoal, or propane, can be a fire hazard if not used correctly. 

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is supporting shows conducted by professionals. Prioritize safety to make your fireworks experience a memorable and enjoyable one for everyone.  Handled fireworks responsibly Use fireworks outdoors Never do the following Protect your eyes and ears Be mindful of pets Celebrate responsibly Post-fireworks

Campfires can be a great way to warm up while enjoying the outdoors and provides a relaxing environment outside. Keep safety a priority and recreate responsibly.   When planning, constructing, and extinguishing campfires:   Pick a spot Prepare a fire pit Build a fire Extinguishing the fire

Equipment use and careless debris burning account for 50% of wildfires in Texas. Equipment includes vehicles, trailers, ATV/UTVs, heavy equipment, and other motorized equipment.   Be cautious when using equipment that could potentially overheat or spark and ignite a wildfire.   Vehicles Trailers Agricultural and other equipment Welding/grinding

As the state’s lead agency for wildfire response, we establish Wildland Fire Preparedness Levels throughout the year to ensure resource availability for wildfire incidents across the state. Preparedness Levels 1-5 are planning assumptions and actions dictated by fuel and weather conditions, current and expected wildfire activity, regional preparedness levels, and fire suppression resource availability in […]

Prevent and prepare your community for wildfires The first and most important step communities can take in wildfire preparedness is recognizing and addressing their risk for wildfires.   The Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is the area where developed land is next to or intermixed with undeveloped wildland. WUI areas are often at the highest risk for […]

Prevent and prepare your home for wildfire Wildfire is an uncontrolled or unplanned fire burning vegetation like a forest or grasslands. They can occur in isolated areas or very close to and within communities, posing threat to people and property. It’s everyone’s responsibility to prevent and prepare for wildfires. The first and most important step […]

What is a wildfire? Wildfire is an uncontrolled or unplanned fire burning vegetation like a forest or grasslands. They can occur in isolated areas or very close to and within communities. Wildfires occurring near or in communities can pose a threat to people and property.   Are all fires bad? No. Not all fires are bad […]

A form to purchase the burning band flag through the Texas A&M Forest Service

Wildfire Crossword

Subchapter D. Outdoor Burning is an excerpt pulled on June 2020 from Chapter 352 of Local Government Code

This article provides guidance on reducing wildfire risks by minimizing ember entry through vents and managing attic and crawl space vulnerabilities.

Suggested specifications for mid-size CAFS

Accomplishments of Texas A&M Forest Service for the Texas Army National Guard

Information on using caution when baling hay

Warning of weather conditions that create a high risk for wildfire

The Texas Local Government law allowing counties to restrict outside burning

protect your home guide

embers start wildfires

embers start wildfires

fire resilient roofing materials

Fire resilient landscaping

information on CWPP program

Fire resilient building

CWPP Implementation Guide

Information and checklist to help create a wildfire action plan

Informative burn ban flyer

Residents’ guide to protect your property from wildfire

Information sheet on how to properly install permanent firebreaks

The May 2023 revised plan of the Texas Wildfire Protection Plan.

CWPP Implementation Guide

Provides a summary of the different fire danger levels, and the expectations of each

A product depicting expected future fire danger based on National Weather Service weather forecasts.