Athens Professional Firefighters Association - APFFA

09/25/2026

💗 2026 PINK SHIRTS ARE HERE! 💗

It’s that time of year again! Our 2026 Pink Shirts are officially available starting TODAY at Central Fire Station!

📍 Where: Central Fire Station
610 S. Prairieville St.

👕 Shirt Price: $20 each
📏 Sizes: Youth Small (YS) through Adult 3X

🎗️ Why do we sell pink shirts every year?

This is a question we receive each year, and we’re proud to share the reason behind it.

All proceeds are deposited into an account through the APFFA. The funds are divided equally:

💗 50% goes toward helping our firefighters in the event they need assistance.

💗 50% goes back into our community to help individuals and families facing the challenges of cancer.

Every shirt purchased helps us support our own and give back to those in our community who need it most.

📅 Mark your calendars! Our 2026 Pink Out Game will be held on October 23, 2026!

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make a difference, one pink shirt at a time!

Stop by Central Fire Station and get yours today! 💗🎗️

06/29/2026

06/18/2026

Athens Fire Department Lt. Trevor Fitzgerald and Firefighter Tyler Reed were deployed to College Station Monday afternoon with two members of the Texarkana Fire Department. The crew is staging there as part of a TIFMAS strike team in advance of possible severe weather.

The TIFMAS program is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service and is a framework through which fire and rescue agencies work together to provide support for state and national incidents as diverse as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.

05/21/2026

Athens Firefighter Tyler Reed deployed to Dumas Friday, May 15, along with an Engine Boss from Smith County ESD 2. The team is pre-positioning for potential wild fire outbreaks.

Reed is on assignment as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). TIFMAS is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service and allows departments across Texas to support major incidents while maintaining local readiness.

03/31/2026

03/17/2026

Athens Fire Department Lt. Mark Oliver was deployed to Big Springs with a member of the Lufkin Fire Department Saturday where they are staging because of an elevated fire danger. They are in a TIFMAS strike team consisting of units from the Nacogdoches, Texarkana, Lufkin, and Paris Fire Departments. Lt. Oliver is pictured here with other members of the strike team.

The TIFMAS program is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service and is a framework through which fire and rescue agencies work together to provide support for state and national incidents as diverse as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.

03/02/2026

Driver Justin Miller (left) Lt. Trevor Fitzgerald deployed to Marble Falls, Texas, Wednesday as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). They could be deployed for up to 21 days.

The TIFMAS program is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service and is a framework through which fire and rescue agencies work together to provide support for state and national incidents as diverse as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.

01/21/2026

Firefighter/EMT Tyler Reed (left) and Driver/EMT Justin Miller deployed to Paris, Texas, Friday as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). They are there to help fight potential wildfires and could be there for up to 21 days.

The TIFMAS program is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service and is a framework through which fire and rescue agencies work together to provide support for state and national incidents as diverse as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires.