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State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts
SAFE-D is the only organization dedicated to helping the men and women of Texas Emergency Services Districts
provide fire protection and emergency medical services to more than 10 million Texans.
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FAQs About ESDs
Learn more about ESDs - grassroots governments that provide fire protection or emergency medical services at a fraction of the costs of municipal fire departments.
SAFE-D Video: How to Create an ESD
File State-Required ESD Report
State law (Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 775.083) requires Emergency Services Districts to file a report with the Texas Division of Emergency Management by January 1 of each year.
Through an agreement with TDEM, you can file your ESD's January 1, 2024 report through SAFE-D.
USE THIS LINK TO FILE YOUR ESD's 2024 REPORT or cut and paste this into your browser: www.safe-d.org/esdreports24.
For the most recent 2024 reports, use this link to download an Excel file.
To see a list of ESDs that have reported, use this link: www.safe-d.org/esdreports24
AFG Open Through March 8, FEMA Sessions Available
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) application period remains open through March 8. Special districts providing emergency services are eligible to apply to the federal $324 fire service program for key resources such as equipping and training first responders, acquiring personal protective equipment, purchasing emergency vehicles and more.
ESD Websites
Senate Bill 2, passed in 2019, requires Texas ESDs to maintain websites and specifies information that must be available to the public. Here's a link to statutory requirements for local government websites, including ESDs.
Here is a link to Texas ESD websites.
To have your ESD's website added to this list, email admin@safe-d.org.
NEW: ESD Tax Rate Setting Hub
SAFE-D has created a page with resources for ESDs looking for guidance in setting their Ad Valorem Tax Rate. Go HERE to find a recording of the recent ESD Tax Rate Process webcast, links to Comptroller forms, rate setting timelines, and more.
As always, be sure to check with your own counsel should you have the need for legal advice
Thanks for Attending SAFE-D's 2024 Annual Conference
Go HEREÂ for the Official Conference Program
Save the Date for SAFE-D's 23rd Annual Conference, Feb. 6-8, 2025, at the Kalahari Convention Center in Round Rock, Texas. We hope to see you there!
SAFE-D unveils 2023 On-Demand Training
SAFE-D has won approval for on-demand courses, available throughout 2023. These affordable trainings allow ESD commissioners to earn required training hours on their own schedules. Click here to see a list of available courses and links to register.
Video Library
Access recordings of SAFE-D webcasts by clicking to https://www.safe-d.org/video-library/.
Coming Soon: This content will only be available to members through the soon-to-be-released Member Center.