Texas A&M Forest Service
A Tiered Approach to Wildfire and Incident Response
Since all incidents begin and end at the local level, the Texas A&M Forest Service believes in helping build the capacity of local responders. Volunteer fire departments are the first line of defense for wildfires in Texas. Their rapid response helps keep fires small and communities safe. Texas A&M Forest Service helps provide training, safety equipment and firefighting vehicles so volunteers can be better equipped to protect life and property. Texas A&M Forest Service, takes a tiered approach to wildfire and incident response.