Texas State Association of Fire & Emergency Districts

The mission of the Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts is to make Texans safer by supporting the men and women of emergency services districts in the state.

The Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts (SAFE-D) is the only statewide association serving Texas Emergency Services Districts: the local taxing entities that fund fire protection and emergency medical services across the state. With over 300 member districts and a growing legislative and educational footprint, SAFE-D plays a critical role in keeping Texans safe.

Emergency services districts (ESDs) are political subdivisions of the State of Texas, like a school district or a county. As Texas outgrows the abilities of cities and rural volunteer fire departments, ESDs are on the cutting edge of providing fire protection and emergency medical response to large portions of the state. Since 2001, the State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts has been the only association dedicated to bringing these local governments together so they can work smarter and work better for Texans.