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09/07/2026

Are you a first responder, or do you know any first responders who could use a night out at the theatre? Listen up! Thursday, September 10th will be a fantastic evening at Amarillo Little Theatre because we are offering free tickets along with a fabulous pre-show reception to our area’s first responder community. PLUS, ALT has partnered with The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle during the entire run of Come From Away. Stop by their table in our Terk Lobby to learn more about the great work they do in our community and help us raise funds to support that great work!

Check out all the details below and help us spread the word to these heroic community members. And make sure you get tickets for Come From Away, running at the Allen Shankles Mainstage September 3 - 20. You won’t want to miss this beautiful musical celebrating community, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. See you at the theatre!

Amarillo Little Theatre is proud to invite local first responders and their families to a special complimentary performance of Come From Away on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m.
At the heart of Come From Away is the remarkable true story of first responders, volunteers and everyday people who stepped forward in a moment of crisis to care for thousands of strangers.
In that same spirit, we want to celebrate the first responders who serve our own community every day.

Local first responders and their families are invited to join us for:
🎭Come From Away at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10
🎶A pre-show reception from 6:30–7:30 p.m. featuring live music from The Amarillo Jazz Society
🥂Catering from Y&C Charcuterie
🎟️Complimentary tickets for first responders and their families. Up to four tickets may be reserved online at www.amarillolittletheatre.org or please call the ALT Box Office at 806-355-9991.
Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to reach out soon!
Complimentary tickets are made possible through the generous support of Gary, Audrey, Graham and Hannah Moore/Merrill Lynch and Talon LPE.
The pre-show reception is made possible with generous catering support from Y&C Charcuterie and additional support from Top-Notch Collective and Megg Dunlap Van Curan.

08/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the following memorial service information for Adrian Volunteer Firefighter Gary James.

A memorial service honoring Firefighter Gary James will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at:

Adrian Volunteer Fire Department
401 Birch Ave.
Adrian, Texas

The Adrian Volunteer Fire Department respectfully invites firefighters from across the Panhandle to attend and join them in honoring Gary’s life and service.

Please note that no fire apparatus should be brought, as there will not be a procession.

The Panhandle Firemen’s & Fire Marshal’s Association extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department during this difficult time. We encourage our fire service family to come together in support and remembrance as we honor one of our own.

07/18/2026

8th Annual Praise and Worship service this Sunday in College Station. Come join us! Sponsored by Texas Fire Apparatus.

07/07/2026

📣 Calling Current & Future Fire Service Leaders!

The State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA) is excited to launch the Introductory Fire Chiefs Academy – Panhandle District Pilot Class!

Whether you’re a current Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Officer, or an aspiring leader looking to grow, this academy is designed to strengthen your leadership skills in:
🔥 Leadership & Decision-Making
🔥 Department Governance
🔥 Strategic Planning
🔥 Operations & Organizational Management
🔥 Building Stronger Departments & Communities

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Cactus Cove Inn & Suites – Amarillo, TX

Participants will have the opportunity to help shape a leadership development program that will expand across Texas, creating a lasting impact on the Texas fire service.

Meals are sponsored, and this is a great opportunity to network with fire service leaders from across the Panhandle.

➡️ Register today and invest in the future of your department and the Texas fire service!

📌 Travel Assistance Available: Thanks to the SFFMA SAFER Grant, Friday night’s lodging, as well as mileage to Amarillo on Friday and return mileage home on Sunday, will be reimbursable for registered attendees. We encourage departments to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in their current and future leaders.

06/16/2026

The Panhandle Firemen’s & Fire Marshal’s Association (PFFMA) was honored to have members, Executive Board members, Auxiliary members, Past Presidents and their families attend the 150th Annual State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association Convention held June 10–14, 2026, in Waco, Texas.

Representing PFFMA at the convention were President Brad Britten, 1st Vice President Scott White, Secretary Elizabeth White, Immediate Past President Andrew Stowers, Sweetheart Evlyn Watts, Mascot Jaxon Watts, Honor Guard Commander Shiloh Watts, Honor Guard Member Mario Garcia, Auxiliary Past President Jessica Watts, Auxiliary Vice President Sue Garcia, and many Past Presidents.

We are extremely proud of our 2026 PFFMA award recipients who were selected as finalists for prestigious state awards. Firefighter/EMT Jeremy Brubacher of Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS, the 2026 PFFMA EMS Responder of the Year, was selected as one of three finalists for the 2026 SFFMA EMS Responder of the Year Award. Captain Larry Yaws of Randall County Fire Department, the 2026 PFFMA Firefighter of the Year, was also selected as one of three finalists for the SFFMA Firefighter of the Year Award.

Both finalists participated in interviews during convention week conducted by previous SFFMA award recipients, including Sarah Hininger, the 2025 SFFMA EMS Provider of the Year and PFFMA’s 2024 and 2025 EMS Responder of the Year.

The convention also marked several significant achievements for PFFMA and the Texas Firemen’s Auxiliary. PFFMA Sweetheart Evlyn Watts was officially sworn in as the Texas Firemen’s Auxiliary Sweetheart. Auxiliary Past President Jessica Watts was sworn in as 2nd Vice President of the Texas Firemen’s Auxiliary, and Auxiliary Vice President Sue Garcia was sworn in as 3rd Vice President.

Throughout the week, attendees participated in numerous training sessions, business meetings, networking opportunities, and the memorial service honoring our fallen firefighters and first responders.

PFFMA extends its congratulations to all award finalists, newly sworn-in officers, and members who represented our association with professionalism and pride during this historic 150th anniversary convention.

👇🏻Show us your 150th SFFMA Convention Pictures in the comments!

05/17/2026

The Panhandle Firefighters and Fire Marshals Association Disaster Relief Fund is available to support departments and members impacted by emergencies and unforeseen events.

This fund exists to provide timely financial assistance when it is needed most—helping those who dedicate themselves to protecting others.

We encourage individuals, departments, businesses, and community members to contribute and support this important mission. Every donation directly assists firefighters, first responders, and their families in times of need.

To donate, please visit:
PFFMA Disaster Relief Fund

https://www.pffmatx.org/donate

Your support makes a meaningful difference.

05/16/2026

🚨 PFFMA Disaster Relief Fund 🚨

The Panhandle Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals’ Association (PFFMA) maintains a Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to fire departments and emergency service organizations impacted by disasters or significant emergency events.

This fund is intended to support departments experiencing unforeseen financial hardship as a result of incidents such as large-scale fires, etc.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be current PFFMA member departments or organizations that have sustained disaster-related losses or damages.

Request Process:
Departments seeking assistance are encouraged to submit a simple request to PFFMA to Secretary Elizabeth White. ([email protected])

Requests will be reviewed to ensure timely and appropriate assistance is provided.

PFFMA remains committed to supporting the fire service community across Texas and ensuring departments are able to continue protecting the citizens they serve.

05/11/2026

The Panhandle Firefighters & Fire Marshals’ Association is proud to help share opportunities that recognize and support those who serve our communities every day.

FirstBank Southwest is hosting a Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Lunch at their Canyon Branch, and we encourage our members in the area to attend!

📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Cole Community Center
300 16th St., Canyon, TX

Enjoy a free lunch, giveaways, and a well-deserved thank you for your service and dedication.

Events like these are a great reminder of the strong community support behind our firefighters, EMS personnel, and veterans. We appreciate organizations that take the time to give back to those who give so much.

👉 If you’re nearby, stop in, grab a meal, and connect with others in the community!

05/08/2026

The Panhandle Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association extends its sincere appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the 135th Annual Convention. Through the support of our partners, volunteers, and attendees, this year’s convention was both productive and memorable.

We would like to begin by thanking Cactus Cove Inn & Suites for hosting our event, and the American Quarter Horse Association for generously allowing the use of their parking facilities for our pumper games. We also extend our appreciation to the Amarillo College First Responders Academy for hosting our Friday training sessions.

Thank you to Canyon Country Club for accommodating our annual golf tournament, and to Randall County Fire Department and Potter County Fire Department for providing water tankers for the pumper games. We also appreciate Lifestar 1 for landing at the AQHA on Saturday and contributing to the overall experience.

We are grateful to Desperados for catering Saturday evening’s meal, and to the Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club for preparing Saturday’s lunch, generously sponsored by Code 3.

Our sincere thanks go out to all vendors who showcased their equipment and merchandise, and to every sponsor whose generous donations and financial contributions made this convention possible. We would like to recognize Past President Jason Neill for his dedication and hard work in coordinating vendors and sponsors. Additionally, we commend Mascot Jadon Cross and Sweetheart Evlyn Watts for raising an impressive $1,545 in support of the PFFMA Scholarship Fund.

The Panhandle Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association proudly congratulates Captain Larry Yaws of the Randall County Fire Department on being named 2026 PFFMA Firefighter of the Year, and FF/EMT Jeremy Brubacher of Hartley Volunteer Fire & EMS on being recognized as 2026 PFFMA EMS Provider of the Year. These honors reflect their outstanding dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving their communities. Both individuals exemplify the highest standards of the fire and EMS service through their hard work, leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. Their efforts make a lasting impact, and we are proud to recognize them for their well-deserved achievements.

Congratulations to our newly elected 4th Vice President, Jacob Clifton, and to our new Mascot, Jaxon Watts. We also extend our appreciation to the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas Executive Board, the 4th Vice President candidates, VFIS of Texas, and the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office for their participation and continued support.

Finally, thank you to every individual who attended and contributed to making this convention a success. Your involvement and commitment are what continue to strengthen our organization and it does not go unnoticed.

📋 We encourage all attendees to complete the survey below to provide honest and transparent feedback, helping us improve future conventions.

The 135th Annual Convention Survey Response is an important opportunity for us to hear directly from those who attended and supported this year’s event. We ask that all feedback be given with honesty and transparency, as your genuine input helps us identify what worked well and where improvements ...