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Travis County ESD 1 and TIFMAS
The Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) was created to provide for the systematic mobilization, deployment, organization, and management of Texas local fire-related resources by working with the Texas Department of Emergency management, the Texas Forest Service, Local Emergency Management, and local fire departments to aid in mitigating the effects of emergencies and disasters throughout Texas and the nation, when so requested.
The effective management of emergency response personnel during the incipient stage of any major incident and throughout its extended operations, will, by far, have the most significant impact on reducing the life loss and the severity of injuries to the affected population. The TIFMAS lends itself to the rapid activation and response of aid to a community in the event of localized all-hazard emergencies.
Travis County ESD 1 is a current member of TIFMAS and sends firefighters out when circumstances require it. TIFMAS members are mobilized through the TIFMAS State Coordinator when approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). A typical deployment last for 7 days including travel time to and from home base. Crews can extend with local agency and TIFMAS approval.
Travis County ESD 1 – Firewise
Travis County ESD 1 is a part of the national Firewise USA® recognition program that provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors in a geographic area get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and to reduce wildfire risk at the local level. Any community that meets a set of voluntary criteria on an annual basis and retains an “In Good Standing Status” may identify itself as being a Firewise® Site.
The Firewise USA® program is administered by NFPA® and is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. While the NFPA® administers this program, individuals and communities participate on a voluntary basis. The NFPA® disclaims liability for any personal injury, property, or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly, or indirectly resulting from participation in the Firewise USA® program. The NFPA® also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of program guidance.
As administrators of this national program, the NFPA® may use the information provided by communities in a variety of ways, including research, to obtain risk reduction success stories, and to provide value-added benefits to participants through its work with private sector entities.
The Firewise USA® program is co-sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and the National Association of State Foresters.