State Firemen's & Fire Marshals' Association of Texas

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The SFFMA is one of the largest trade associations in Texas. The 136 year old organization is the oldest and the largest fire and EMS service association in the state. Membership includes 1200 fire, EMS and International departments, 21,000+ individual members, and 80 industrial fire brigades. The cornerstone of the organization is the Certification Program for firefighters, which encourages training, education and certification for all emergency responders. The SFFMA founded and now supports and sponsors the world's largest fire training school, at Texas A&M University, providing instructors and professional service on the TEEX Fire School's Advisory Board. In addition, the association is extremely active in its legislative efforts that affect the fire service of Texas.

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Recent Deliveries!

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Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Department recently received a new Pierce Top-mount Pumper/Tanker. The apparatus is built on a 2012 International 4400, 5 man cab chassis. It has 4 SCBA seats, 1000 gallon tank, 1250 GPM pump, 10" Tank Dump Valve, internal ladder and hard suction storage, Class A foam system, and TNT Rescue Tools. It was partially funded thru a Texas Forest Service HB2604 grant. Submitted by Greg Cross

Dublin FD-2500 Gallon Pierce/M2 Freightliner tanker, 500 gpm pto pump, 180 degree rear dump, drop tank, 2500gallon Poly Tank.

Send your new apparatus pictures to firephotos@sffma.org

News Highlights

Star of Texas Awards Seeks Nominations (5/11/12) More>

Leona VFD In Need Of Fire Apparatus Due to Wrecks Caused By School Bus (5/10/12) More>

SFFMA & The Texas Fire Service Mourn The Loss of Chief Donnie Pickard (5/1/12) More>

New Texas Wildfire Risk Portal Unveiled (4/30/12) More>

Past President CH Boring's Local Funeral Services Arranged (4/23/12) More>

Annual Photo Contest Entry Form Posted. Have An Award Winning Photo? Enter Today! (4/23/12) Click to Download

SFFMA, Goldwasser Real Estate, & The State Heroes Program Offered Through Proficio Mortgage Team Up to Provide New Benefits! (4/5/12) More>

Non-Profit Offers Scholarships For Children of Fallen Heroes (4/5/12) More>

DHS Opens FP&S Grant Period (4/4/12) More>

KUT Radio Looking For Wildfire Experiences For History Project (4/4/12) More>

Texas Wildfire Relief Fund Launches New Website! www.txwildfirerelief.org (3/22/12)

Conference Registration Is Now Available (3/20/12) More>

CalCasualty Insurance Offers Polaris ATV Contest (3/13/12) More>

2012 Conference Agenda Now Posted (3/13/12) More>

District Officers - Please Update Your President and Secretary Contact Information If We Do Not Have It Located Here (3/8/12)

TCFP Considering New Voluntary Wildland Certification & "Bridge" Option For Volunteer Firefighters (3/5/12) More>

Know A Firefighter or EMS Responder Who Has Shown Outstanding Service? Nominate Him Or Her For The Firefighter of The Year Award Or EMS Responder Of The Year Award (3/2/12)

Rudy's BBQ Texas Independence Day Fundraiser For Texas Wildfire Relief Fund Today! ($.32 Brisket from 2pm-4pm) (3/2/12) More>

Conference Training Workshops Now Posted. Check Out All the Great Classes We Will Have In Houston!! (3/2/12) More>

Globe To Give 125 Sets of Bunker Gear To VFDs (3/2/12) More>

DHS Grant Funding & USFA Budget Proposed (2/14/12) More>

TFA Past President Donnelly Passes (2/8/12) More>

Additional 2011 Wildfire Season Coins/Pins Received - Get Yours Today! (2/8/12) More>

EMS and Firefighter Of Year Award Guidelines Posted (2/8/12) More>

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