Each year, federal, state, local and private firefighters from across Texas and the nation attend the academy to continue their education and earn nationally accredited training qualifications. The ...

As communities across Texas observe Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to practice safe lithium-ion battery charging habits to prevent wildfires that threaten ...

Sisters in Fire introduces students to wildland firefighting and natural resources careers through hands-on activities led by ...

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized individuals, programs and projects advancing arboriculture and community forestry across the ...

Prolonged drought and extreme heat can cause hardwood trees, particularly oaks, to develop brown or yellowing leaves and fall-like coloration earlier than expected. Across East and Central Texas, ...

The $4.99 million awarded Aug. 26 will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing and other resources needed to safely and effectively respond to ...

Texas A&M Forest Service is launching a new cost-share program to help Texans manage invasive plants on their property. The Texas Invasive Plant Solutions Cost-Share Program will begin accepting ...

As of Sept. 4, the Ross Fire is estimated at 90,400 acres, and 38% is contained. The wildfire has destroyed 167 structures, including 18 occupied residences and damaged 95 structures. Local and state ...

Fire potential will be high in September with ongoing and worsening drought conditions across most of Texas. As hunting season begins in September, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to help ...

Texas A&M Forest Service is committed to making our digital documents accessible to all and in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (2.1 AA). An accessible version of this document in ...

During this round, approximately $5 million in grants was awarded to Texas volunteer fire departments. Texas A&M Forest Service awarded approximately $5 million to 118 Texas volunteer fire departments ...

Emerald ash borer is an invasive wood-boring beetle responsible for the death of hundreds of millions of ash trees across North America. Since its first detection in Texas in 2016, the insect has ...