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Welcome to
SFFMA Snapshot, where we share short bits of useful info. Look for this only twice a month, so we're not flooding your inbox! It's news you can use and is relevant to Texas firefighters. Enjoy!
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Department Histories for the 150th Yearbook! |
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Help us celebrate 150 years of supporting the Texas Fire Service! Send us your fire department history over the past 50 years.
We are including write-ups and photos in a commemorative yearbook!
To ensure we can meet our printing schedule, please send us your write-ups and photos by: August 31, 2026.
Write-ups (~200 words) and photos should be submitted digitally to info@sffma.org. Please use the email title '150th Yearbook Submission'.
Please send photos as either .jpg or .png files, not embedded in a Word file or PDF.
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Individual SFFMA memberships are just $4.14 per month, which is less than a latte! Even if your department isn't paying for your membership, the cost is affordable and offers you peace of mind.
Individual SFFMA members (except juniors) receive an insurance policy from VFIS of Texas. Read more on our Benefits page.
Visit our website to learn more:
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VFIS of Texas is our 2026
Fire Brigade Sponsor! |
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TEEX Fire & EMS Career Day |
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A few hours of your time could have a lasting impact on a student preparing for a career in Fire or EMS. Read what past TEEX Career Day panelists had to say about their experience and learn how you can join a future panel.
"Every semester, active Fire and EMS professionals set aside a few hours to sit across from the next generation of first responders. No script. No PowerPoint. Just honest conversation and it matters more than most people realize."
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Texas Farm Bureau Insurance is our 2026 Fire Department Sponsor! |
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Want to Be Seen by Fire Service Professionals? |
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With average open rates of 50%, our
Snapshot and
Spark newsletters are ideal vehicles for your message. Contact our Marketing Director for pricing and to learn more about how SFFMA can help you reach your marketing goals. |
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Funding may be available through the SFFMA SAFER Grant! Visit our website to learn more* and find application forms.
*Note: line items for membership dues, training, physicals and PPE have been exhausted for the current year. Please apply in January 2027 for those types of reimbursements. |
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This spacious room at the SFFMA office can be used for meetings, trainings and other purposes.
The room holds 50 people and the configuration can be classroom or theater style.
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Fall 2026 District Meetings |
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Fall District Meeting begin soon! We look forward to seeing y'all at district meetings. Check out website for details.
Please note, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. Occasionally meeting times and/or locations change on the day of the event. Check with your district board for up-to-date info. |
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Annual Fire School Survey |
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Your feedback is needed to help improve the Annual Fire Schools hosted at Brayton Fire Training Fields by TEEX. SFFMA is a partner with the Annual School leadership team in this endeavor, which is why we're conducting the research.
It should only take a few minutes, and your responses are vitally important. Feel free to share the link with other firefighters! Please respond by September 1.
Survey Link
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SFFMA District Officers Meetings Begin Sept. 23 |
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DISTRICT PRESIDENTS - THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!
Join the SFFMA Executive Board every other month for a meeting to review current and future happenings, news, info and more.
Hosted by SFFMA President RJ Thomas, these calls can help you learn more and ask questions about things you need to know.
Join the call and stay connected! First meeting takes place September 23. Look for an email soon with the call info. |
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New Benefit* from Provident through the SAFER Grant |
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Texas volunteer firefighters now have insurance coverage through Provident. This policy includes a death benefit, impairment benefit, income protection and a first responder assistance program (FRAP).
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*Benefits are provided while acting on behalf of the fire district and are a covered activity. Runs through December 22, 2029. |
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The SFFMA Education and Travel Grant Committee is sponsoring a raffle to raise funds for the grant. They are selling 1,000 raffle tickets for $100 each.
Learn more...
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HAIX boots available in the SFFMA store! Get your very own Airpower XR1 Pros today. |
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Submitted by Kevin Creamer, SFFMA Certification Administrator
Life does happen, so SFFMA realized that at times records may go missing due to various reasons. In those instances we recommend the following method to re-credit an individual's training.
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Catch our latest episodes of
HOT Takes with SFFMA; this podcast covers info/people of interest to Texas firefighters.
Episode 15 continues our "Conversations with Past Presidents" series as we celebrate 150 years in 2026. This conversation is with Past President Tim Smith!
In Episode 14, we chatted with Past President Deloss Edwards. Prior to that was Bill Gardner, and an episode with both Bob and Mike Looney.
Episodes are on Spotify; click the links above to listen. |
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