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News & Updates
Association Donates
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) and its Trusted Choice agents are donating more than $100,000 to the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals Association (SFFMA) to assist volunteer fire departments. The money will go to a special fund created to purchase fire retardant clothing for volunteer firefighters who battle the numerous wildfires across the state.
Fire Fighters Respond
Currently, 70 to 80 percent of the state’s fire services are covered by volunteer fire departments. Many departments cannot afford the lightweight protecting clothing designed for fighting wildfires. The lightweight, fire retardant, protective suits are provided by the Texas Forest Service. According to SFFMA, 86 percent of the volunteer firefighters spend their own money to buy firefighting equipment and supplies, including gas for the fire trucks.