In February 2023, we had the fantastic opportunity to attend the 2023 Mill Creek Prescribed Burn and Training Event, which took place at the beautiful Mill Creek Farm in Wood County, Texas. This invitation gave us an incredible chance to witness firsthand the world of wildland firefighting, incident command, wildland fire mitigation, and forest conservation. During the three-day event, around 100 firefighters from all over Texas gathered to gain valuable experience and earn and complete certifications. It's important to note that wildland firefighting is entirely different from the traditional structural firefighting portrayed in movies and TV shows. We were fascinated by this type of firefighting's complex and challenging nature, and gained an even greater appreciation for the bravery and dedication of those who put their lives on the line to protect our forests and communities. We've been working on a unique project since attending the Mill Creek Prescribed Burn and Training E ...

Friday, July 1st was the 2nd Annual Rose City Air Fest, an event for the public by @CampV, an organization that provides services to veterans. There were over 3,000 spectators in attendance and more than a dozen aircraft on display. In the skies were “Raptor” flown by Steven Covington, a Longview Texas native, the A-10C Thunderbolt Demonstration Team, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, a pair of Mig-17s, and many more World War II and Korean War-era aircraft.  

The 4th Annual Battle of the Badges with City of Tyler Police Department and City of Tyler Fire Department was a great event this year! Tyler Police and Tyler Fire battled it out on the softball field with Tyler Fire taking home the trophy. All donations at the event went to support Tyler Type 1 Diabetes Foundation.