08/19/2026
National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day is celebrated annually on August 18 to honor the selflessness and vital work of volunteer fire service members across the United States.
Across Texas, volunteer firefighters dedicate their time and skills to serving their neighbors and strengthening the communities they call home.
We have the privilege of living in the same community with many volunteer fire department members and we see firsthand the vital role these firefighters fill in being there for us in good times as well as the bad times.
Today, we celebrate all of Texas’ volunteer firefighters. Thank you for everything you do for your communities knowing you volunteer on your own time to do this.
About the Day
• History: Established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan to highlight local volunteers.
• Role: Volunteers give time, risk safety, and provide fire suppression and medical aid.
Ways to Show Appreciation
• Send handwritten thank-you notes to local fire stations.
• Post messages of gratitude on social media using community tags.
• Please recognize the firefighter’s wives/husbands and children for supporting them for their commitment in protecting and being there in our time of need,
• Drop off small tokens of appreciation or sponsor a local recognition meal.
• Better yet, visit your local fire department and become part of an unselfish group of people that wants to protect our neighbors, homes and businesses in their community.
Become a Volunteer Firefighter and give back to your community!
