TIFMAS

The Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) is coordinated by the Texas A&M Forest Service. TIFMAS is the framework through which fire & rescue agencies work together to provide support for incidents as diverse as hurricanes and wildfires.

In 2022, Needham Fire Rescue was awarded a 2021 International Brush Truck by the TIFMAS Program.

In 2025, crews were deployed 15 times and were out for total of 162 days.

We have been deployed 2 times so far in 2026.

Meet our TIFMAS team below

Stylized superhero with a rake, surrounded by a forest with smoke. Text: "TIFMAS Montgomery County ESD#4."

Two men in uniform stand beside a red "Needham Fire-Rescue" vehicle labeled "Deputy Chief."

Terry Jones

Position: Strike Team Leader (STEN)

Qualifications: Strike Team Leader- Engine, Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Raymond Uballe

Position: Strike Team Leader (STEN)

Qualifications: T4 Incident Commander, Strike Team Leader- Engine, Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter

Larry Weaver

Position: Strike Team Leader Trainee (STEN(t))

Qualifications: Strike Team Leader- Engine Trainee, Engine Boss, Basic Faller, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

William Dicker

Position: Strike Team Leader Trainee (STEN(t)) / Engine Boss (ENGB)

Qualifications: Strike Team Leader- Engine Trainee, Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Kevin Hosler

Position: Strike Team Leader Trainee (STEN(t)) / Engine Boss (ENGB)

Qualifications: Strike Team Leader- Engine Trainee, Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Bobby Matthews

Position: Engine Boss (ENGB)

Qualifications: Faller 3, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Acel Nichols

Position: Engine Boss (ENGB)

Qualifications: Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Randall Franks

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Katelyn Grimes

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Norman Langwell

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Engine Boss Trainee, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Donald Moore

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Engine Boss Trainee, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

William Thomas

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Richard Sanguedolce

Position: Engine Boss Trainee (ENGB(t))

Qualifications: Engine Boss, Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Jeffrey Barker

Position: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Qualifications: Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural

Kayla Ringo

Position: Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Qualifications: Firefighter I, Wildland Firefighter, All Hazard/ Structural