Red River Valley Wildfire Academy

10/01/2026

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It’s time! Registration is now open! See you this winter!

Welcome to the 2027 Red River Valley WildFIRE & Incident Management Academy Hosted by Red River Valley Wildfire, Inc., in cooperation with the Wichita Falls Fire Department, Burkburnett Fire Department, Texas A&M Forest Service, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Wildfire Programs

09/16/2026

It’s been a busy few months, with several major wildfires across the state, and North Texas has been hit especially hard. The skills and training taught during the Red River Valley Wildfire Academy have certainly proven their value over these last few months.

Please be watching our page, as it’s almost time to send out the class schedule and open registration for the 2027 Red River Valley Wildfire Academy!

We hope everyone is staying safe out there. Thank you to all of those who continue to answer the call and serve their communities.

Stay safe, and pray for rain!

03/13/2026

Trained fire investigators recently identified and arrested a suspect responsible for setting multiple fires just a few miles from the location where the Red River Valley Wildfire Academy is held. This incident highlights the importance of ongoing training and interagency cooperation in wildfire prevention and investigation.

The successful outcome was the result of coordination between multiple agencies working together. We extend our appreciation to the Wichita Falls Fire Marshal’s Office for their leadership in this investigation.

Their efforts demonstrate the value of preparedness, training, and partnership in protecting our community.

03/01/2026

It looks like the immediate wildfire threat is beginning to ease, but in Texas, one hazard often gives way to another. As we transition into severe weather season, our focus must shift just as quickly.

Texas constantly faces evolving threats — wildfires, severe storms, tornadoes, flooding — and preparedness never takes a season off. Stay disciplined. Stay vigilant. Stay mission-focused.

Our mission remains the same: protect the citizens of the great State of Texas.

02/21/2026

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

As fires continue to burn across the Panhandle, rely on your training and keep your head on a swivel. Tomorrow is shaping up to be another challenging day for wildfire activity.

We’re praying for everyone affected, for the responders on the front lines, and for those who have been injured. Thank you for your dedication, your professionalism, and the long hours you’re putting in to protect our communities and the great State of Texas.

Keep working hard and stay safe.

02/16/2026

We all know the increased fire danger over the next few days. Now is the time to take what you have learned through your training and put it into action. Situational awareness, sound decision-making, and solid fundamentals save lives. Stay sharp, stay prepared, and stay safe out there.