HISTORY of the BCFFA

The Big Country Firefighter's Association was organized by firefighters in 1988 after the Big Country fire, which burned thousands of acres.  It was obvious there was a need for improvement with communications and a need for better cooperation between area fire departments.

Today the BCFFA, which comprises of 34 fire departments in West Central Texas, helps members of fire departments to train together, share problems, solutions and resources.  Many of the departments have the same problems with funding, personnel and equipment. Meeting and training together allows the members to become better acquainted and better able to assist each other during major fires or emergencies.  Few departments have the resources for major incidents without some type of assistance.  Area departments monitor the activities of each other in order to provide assistance should it be needed.  In the event of a major incident, the next closest department automatically responds without being asked.  This allows for quick response time which can be vital.  It's also comforting to know that it is available when needed.

Since the beginning, the BCFFA has been activated several times to assist with range fires and other natural disasters.  Members of the BCFFA are constantly working and training together to save lives and protect property.

2009 Executive Officers

President:   Philip King (ECCA)

Vice-President:   Shawn Hicks (Tye)

Sec/Treas:          Mary Cozby (Jim Ned)