Buffalo Texas Volunteer Fire Department

05/05/2026

May 4 2026, IFFD was recognised across the world—from quiet local tributes to community open days and large memorial events that brought people together.

It is more than a day on the calendar. It is a living symbol of the trust firefighters build within their communities, the sacrifice they endure, and the collaboration they continually strengthen.

No matter the badge, uniform, or language, firefighters share a universal truth: they face danger so others don’t have to. And those dangers are evolving. The rise in natural disasters—wildfires, floods, earthquakes—and human-caused crises, including war and conflict, demands not only bravery, but shared knowledge and cooperation.

Firefighters are called upon every day to do more, to be more, and to sacrifice more. They do not stand alone. Behind every firefighter is a network of support—families, colleagues, and organisations. Their training, equipment, and operational support combine to provide the structure needed to perform their duties safely and effectively.

So to you all, we want to remind you not just today, but everyday:

Remember and honour the lives of those who have passed.
Commemorate the courage and commitment of those present.
Educate and inspire those who will serve in the future.

Thank you—for everything you do.

Though the day ends, the legacy does not.

It lives on in every firefighter,
in every community protected,
and in every act of service yet to come.

www.firefightersday.org

05/03/2026

A couple of our firefighters attended Teague’s Heavy Rescue class over the weekend. Thank you Teague VFD for hosting the class.

04/21/2026

Water Supply Training that was held on April 13th. Photo credit: Jaylee Cleveland.

04/02/2026

03/13/2026

•The fire environment will feature a warming and drying trend going to Sunday before a strong cold enters the state, producing a strong post-frontal wind field Sunday afternoon. Little rainfall is expected statewide the next 7-days, however recent rainfall over the past 7-days has improved dead fuel moisture and is increasing herbaceous greenness for areas that received 1+ inch rainfall and will help limit fire potential.

•High drying of surface fuel is expected to occur going into Sunday for the Western third of the state that did not receive 1+ rainfall amounts over the past 7-days. Moderate potential for large wildfires with high resistance to control are possible Sunday in the High Plains, Caprock, western Rolling Plains, and Southern Plains predictive services areas when dry surface fuel is exposed to very high to extreme fire danger due to a long duration and strong post-frontal environment. Near to above normal fuel moisture and increased greenness of herbaceous fuel should result in low to moderate initial attack fire potential in the Cross Timbers, Eastern/Western Hill Country, Central Texas, North Texas, and Northeast Texas even when exposed to very high to extreme fire danger. Any fires that occur in these regions should have low resistance to control because of the higher dead and live fuel moisture.

•Monday will feature a cooler, but very dry post-frontal environment. Elevated to critical fire weather over dry surface fuel in far South Texas and the lower Gulf Coast will support moderate potential for initial attack fires and at least low potential for a large fire with high resistance to control. East and Central Texas may support low initial attack fire potential with low resistance to control.

•Confidence is high of a strong area of high pressure in the southwestern U.S. developing mid to late next week, promoting abnormally warm and dry conditions across Texas. Low to mid-90s are possible by the end of next week across the western Plains which could facilitate very high rates of drying in dead surface fuel and lowering the thresholds of fire weather needed to produce fire activity or fires with high resistance to control.

Additional details are posted in the Texas Fire Potential Update at: https://bit.ly/TexasFirePotentialUpdate.

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

While rain is in the forecast for much of the state this weekend, a quick return to a fire effective environment is possible.

Beginning Monday, February 16, a fire effective weather pattern will emerge and persist through at least the end of next week for the western half of the state. Fire potential next week will depend on the scope and magnitude of rainfall observed this weekend.

Additional details are posted in the Texas Fire Potential Update at: https://bit.ly/TexasFirePotentialUpdate.

Incident Information - Texas A&M Forest Service

02/05/2026

The Texas Fire Potential Update is posted at: https://bit.ly/TexasFirePotentialUpdate
Incident Information - Texas A&M Forest Service
The fire environment will undergo moderate drying through Sunday (2/7). Temperatures will be above average this weekend (70s-mid 80s), and elevated fire weather could support an increase from low to moderate fire potential in freeze-cured grass fuels in the High Plains, Caprock, Rolling Plains, Cross Timbers, Western and Eastern Hill Country. Large and significant fire potential will be limited by a lack of critical fire weather and no accelerated drying.

Thursday and Friday short-term drying of surface fuel combined with a warm and dry environment will support an increase in initial attack fire occurrence in East, Central, and South Texas. Winds below 15 mph for most of the state will keep fire potential low to moderate, and fires that occur are expected to have low resistance to control efforts.

On Saturday (2/6), southwest winds 15-20 mph will be across the High Plains, Caprock, Rolling Plains and upper Western Hill Country. Humidity near 20%, and high temperatures 15-20 degrees above average could support low-moderate initial attack fire potential and the low potential of a large fire in areas with above normal grass loading, and complex terrain. Partial cloud cover throughout the day across the state could aid in reducing the effect of elevated fire weather.

On Sunday, conditions will remain dry in the western half of the state, however, winds will be below 10 mph, cloud cover will increase, and gulf moisture will begin to increase in East Texas. Sunday night into Monday a trough with pacific moisture may bring light rain chances. A dampening fire environment should result in low fire potential early next week

01/29/2026

This is a FREE event for those with kids in car seats or booster seats. It is February 12 starting at 3PM at the Leon County Maintenance Office. Scan the code or call 979-402-4785 to register. Call County Agent Mike McBride at 903-536-2531 for more information.

01/22/2026

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office is monitoring an approaching winter storm that is expected to impact our area this weekend. Residents may experience freezing temperatures, icy road conditions, and possible power outages.

Residents are encouraged to prepare now and use caution as conditions worsen.

PREPAREDNESS TIPS:
• Stay updated through local weather alerts
• Avoid unnecessary travel during icy conditions
• Stock essential supplies (food, water, medications, batteries)
• Charge all electronic devices ahead of time
• Keep extra blankets and warm clothing available

Deputies will remain ready to respond as needed, and the safety of our community remains our top priority. A list of local warming centers is provided below.

Buffalo:
Leon County Senior Nutrition Center, 941 Hill St Buffalo, TX, 75831

Centerville:
Centerville Senior Nutrition Center, 529 W. Lassater St. Centerville, TX, 75833

Jewett:
Jewett Civic Center, 111 Robinson Ave, Jewett, TX, 75846

Leona:
City of Leona Community Building (located next to the Leona Fire House, N/E Corner of Hwy 75 and FM 977)

Normangee:
Community Center, 373 W. OSR, Normangee, TX, 77871

Oakwood:
Precinct Barn #4, 119 Front St., Oakwood, TX, 75855