A&M FOREST SERVICE DIRECTOR TO SPEAK ON 2011 TEXAS WILDFIRES

  

2011 was a year of unfortunate, recording breaking incidents in the state.

That year, wildfires burned 4,011,709 acres and destroyed 2,947 homes and took the lives of four firefighters and six civilians.

Mark Stanford, Fire Chief at Texas A&M Forest Forest Service and Associate Director for Forest Resource Protection will speak on Thursday, July 23 at 7pm at the George Bush Presidential  Library and Museum’s orientation theatre.

Stanford will speak of the state response to the fires, with the Texas A&M Forest Service mobilizing 16,691 emergency responders, 986 engines and 255 aircraft from around the nation and worked alongside tens of thousands of local and state firefighters to combat the unprecedented wildfire season. Firefighters fought valiantly and saved nearly 39,000 homes – more than 13 times the number of those destroyed.

Successful evacuation efforts, sound tactical decisions and strategic resource prioritization saved lives in 2011. And much of the groundwork was completed well in advance of the unprecedented fire season. Stanford will show you ways that you can make your own home and family safer from wildfires.

Following Mr. Stanford’s talk, a reception will be held in the rotunda

The event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. Register at the link below or for more information call (979) 691-4014 or email  reservations.bush@nara.gov