Athens Professional Firefighters Association - APFFA

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.

10/22/2025

PLEASE READ‼️ The pink out game has been moved to Thursday Night. Shirts will be available through the end of the month.

We thank you all for your continued
Support!

10/22/2025

Friday, Oct. 24, is Pink Out Day in Athens. Wear your pink shirts to work and to the Athens football game.

The Athens Professional Firefighters Association is selling pink t-shirts as part of its annual cancer fundraiser. Each shirt costs $20 and is available in sizes small to 4XL. Proceeds from the sales will be distributed to benefit cancer victims in Henderson County (49%) and local firefighters battling cancer (51%).

Shirts can be purchased at the Central Fire Station from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as at Island Tans.

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, with a lifetime risk of approximately 13%. This statistic indicates that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

10/01/2025

Pink Shirts are available at Central Station from 8am-5pm daily!
Also will be available at Island Tans during their business hours!

Thank you all for supporting our cause for another year!

10/10/2024

Members of the Athens Fire Department are pictured with a wreath and cheesecake delivered by Darla Ramirez in recognition of National Hero Day on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Mrs. Ramirez brought the gifts to the AFD to thank the officers for their dedication and service to the community.

09/19/2024

The Athens Fire Department is selling pink t-shirts for its annual cancer fundraiser. Shirts cost $20 and come in all sizes, with proceeds benefiting cancer victims in Henderson County (49%) and local firefighters battling cancer (51%).

Shirts are on sale at Central Fire Station from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well as at Island Tans and Tree House Cupcakes. Firefighters will also be at the Athens Farmers Market starting Saturday, Sept. 14, to sell shirts. Additionally, shirts will be available at both Athens High School home football games on Oct. 11 and Oct. 18.

Pink Out Night is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18, when everyone in the community is encouraged to wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, with about a 13 precent lifetime risk. This means that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

Support this important cause by purchasing your pink shirt today!

09/11/2024

08/28/2024

Pink shirts will be available very soon! The price this year is $20 per shirt! We have youth small to Adult 5x! The shirts will be available at Central Fire Station (during 8-5 business hours), Island Tan, Treehouse Cupcakes and the Farmers Market on Saturday from 9-12 located in the TVCC parking lot!