10/09/2026
October 9 is Fire Prevention Day, and we commend all of the approximately 60,000 professional and volunteer firefighters in Texas.
Over 4,000 men and women have completed extensive training to earn Wildland Certification. They travel all over the state facing challenging conditions, long hours, and difficult environments to help protect communities and keep people safe.
This incredible photograph was taken by Fire Chief Donnie Norman with Travis County Emergency Services District #1 while his crew battled the South Day Fire in Sutton County on September 6, 2026.