News Highlights

Store & SFFMA Online Down
(5/09/08) The e-Store and SFFMA Online are currently down for emergency maintenance. We'll bring them back online ASAP. Apologies for the inconvenience.

New postings to Presidents & Executive Directors Forum
(5/08/08) View a new message from the President here, and new post from the Execcutive Director here.

Nominate a Deserving Firefighter for a New House
(5/07/08) Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is looking for a firefighter whose house and family need help. More >

New SFFMA e-Store ONLINE!
(5/02/08) The new and improved SFFMA e-Store is up and running. Books, DVD's, SFFMA Merchandise, and much more. Read all about it here. More >

HB1915 – Fire Department Directory Online!
(4/30/08) The combined efforts of the SFFMA, TFS, and numerous other state organizations have come to fruition in the implementation of the state wide Fire Department Directory. More >

ORCA unveils 2008 guidebook for ESDs
(4/30/08) The new ORCA ESD Operating Guide is now available. Read more here. More >

Putting out the FIRE in Fire Ants!
(4/30/08) As some of you are undoubtedly aware, some people actually use gasoline (or other dangerous liquids) to try to eliminate fire ants. To avoid injury using an established Fire Any killer is recommended. Click here for a Spectracide press release on how to properly handle your Fire Ants. More>

Issues with AFG? Contact SFFMA!
(4/30/08) Please review this news article about routing all problems/issues with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant application process through the SFFMA. More >

TEEX - Texas Fire Officer Program
(4/30/08) This is a comprehensive fire officer training program offered by TEEX Emergency Services Training Institute to all Texas fire service personnel. More >

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! - 132'nd Annual Training Conference & Convention
(3/20/08) Starting right now you can register online or by mail for the annual SFFMA conference/convention. More >

The SFFMA and Action Training Systems Team Up, Announce Distributor Agreement!
(3/12/08) The SFFMA is now an official distributor of Action Training Systems products. Action Training products are recognized world wide as some of the best training videos available. Call our Sales Department at 800-580-7336 to order! You won't find a better price out there. Click here to view the complete ATS catalog. (It is a large file, so please be patient while it loads). More >

10 Cones of Highway Safety
(3/12/08) The NFFF Everyone Goes Home Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Program has released the 10 Cones of Highway Safety. This is a brief overview of highway safety we should all take a minute to review. More >

Enter the 2008 SFFMA Photo Contest
(3/5/08) Photography Buffs! Please submit your entries to the annual photo contest. Entries will be judged prior to and displayed at the 132nd Annual SFFMA Conference. Click here for information and an entry form. More >

New SFFMA Items Available!
(3/5/08) We just received the new batch of re-designed SFFMA stickers, and have many more SFFMA logo'd items in stock. Click here for additional information. More >

SFFMA Offers New/Additional Membership Benefits
(3/5/08) The SFFMA has announced additional member benefits for 2008.  In 2008, SFFMA has increased the Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance from $2000 per individual to $3000.  Also in 2008, we are offering a Immediate $5000 LODD benefit to any member of SFFMA. More >

SFFMA District Technology Grants Available
(3/5/08) SFFMA is pleased to offer our active districts a grant to be used toward improving the attendance, participation and level of service to the members of the district. More >

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application Period Now Open
(3/3/08) The Department of Homeland Security's Grant Programs Directorate began accepting applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The deadline for receipt of the applications is April 4, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. More >

Wildfire Emergency Grant Funds via TFS
(2/29/08) The Texas Forest Service has announced the availability of special emergency grants available through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604). The program will provide special grants to volunteer fire departments located in counties recently designated as under threat of extreme fire hazard by proclamation of the Governor to assist them in getting back to operational status. More >

Departments - Submit Memorial Names
(2/28/08) Now is the time to send in the names of those members who have passed away and need to be recognized for their service to your community at our annual Memorial Service in June. More >

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