Houston Fire Department Wildland Division

Save the environment, and the economy, with prescribed burning, researchers say – Wildfire Today The environmental benefits of fighting bad fire with good fire have been documented for decades, but researchers are now working to show just how much economic good prescribed burning brings.

Prescribed fire is more than a land management tool — it can also support wildfire risk reduction in urban natural areas.

Tomorrow, join Kelli Ondracek from Houston Parks - HPARD and Justin Huddleston from Houston Fire Department in Room 202A at 10:30am.

You’ll learn how prescribed fire can support habitat management, reduce risk and strengthen preparedness in growing urban environments.

🚒 The 27th Annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy is officially underway in Conroe!

On May 5, 2026, TIWA kicked off at its new home—the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center—bringing together more than 300 firefighters from across Texas and the nation for top‑tier wildland fire training.

For over two decades, TIWA has been a cornerstone of wildfire preparedness in Texas, and this year’s academy continues that tradition with 20+ courses ranging from entry‑level wildland firefighting to advanced incident management. These nationally accredited, NWCG‑aligned classes help ensure our firefighters are ready to protect lives, property, and Texas’ natural resources.

Over the next week, we’ll be showcasing behind‑the‑scenes looks at several of these classes—so stay tuned!

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest map for conditions as of April 28 shows the fourth consecutive weekly decrease in drought area across the state—but this most recent weekly decline was the smallest of the four. With widespread rain in late April and early May, we can expect a larger decline on next week’s map. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly