Publications & Communications
Proceedings Book (Red Book)
SFFMA preserves the history and its business through a conference proceedings book, aka “The Red Book.” This book is printed annually and includes Executive Board members, committee members, district board members, conference locations, transcripts of the memorial service, business meetings, committee reports, district reports, contests winners, contest rules, and a full, updated version of the constitution and by-laws.
All Red Books are archived at the Austin office.
e-InfoFIRE Newsletter & Special Bulletins
The e-InfoFIRE newsletter, one of your SFFMA member benefits, is a monthly electronic newsletter that highlights newsworthy events, association happenings, and important updates. It also contains feature articles and tons of photos. Want to submit a story idea? Have some great pics to share? Email Kim Hilsenbeck: newsletter@sffma.org
Read the current issue or archived issues of e-InfoFIRE below; you can also find issues on this archives page (October 2023 forward).
2025
2024
2023
SFFMA e-InfoFIRE - May 2023
2022
HOT Takes with SFFMA (on Spotify)
HOT Takes is a podcast by the SFFMA staff. We talk about issues of importance to our members. Got a topic you want us to discuss? Email us!
Episode 5 - Dena Ali, Author of Hope out of Darkness
Kim Hilsenbeck talks with Dena Ali about her experiences and why she wrote a book about mental wellness, suicide prevention and peer support for firefighters and other first responders.
Episode 4 - Fire Department Marketing Class
Hear about how this class can help your volunteer fire department with recruitment and retention. Free to SFFMA members.
Derrell Beasley and Kim Hilsenbeck talk about all the features, functions and fabulouslness of PORTAL, our member service software.
Episode 2 - Ch-ch-ch-changes to Certification Program
Synopsis: Kevin Creamer and Kim Hilsenbeck discuss changes to the SFFMA Certification Program
Synopsis: Staff members Kim Hilsenbeck, Derrell Beasley and Kevin Creamer chat about the 2025 Member Drive. They talk about member benefits, reasons to become a member, costs, and how the SAFER Grant can help cover the cost of member dues with SFFMA.
Audio Stories
November 2024 companion recording
Brenham Fire Department Fire Safety Clowns
Archived editions:
2019 InfoFire
2018 InfoFire
2017 InfoFire
2016 InfoFire
2015 InfoFire
2014 InfoFire
2013 InfoFire
2012 InfoFire
2011 InfoFire
Texas Firefighter Magazine
Texas Firefighter magazine is the fall publication of the SFFMA. Features usually include the yearly committee appointments,
conference highlights and articles. Please note, this publication is no longer active.
Texas Firefighter 2019
Texas Firefighter 2018
Texas Firefighter 2017
Texas Firefighter 2016
Texas Firefighter 2015
Texas Firemen 2014
Texas Firemen 2013
Texas Firemen 2012
Texas Firemen 2011
Texas Firemen 2010
For previous editions of the magazine contact info@sffma.org
