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 MEMBER NEWSAlmost 400 fire service leaders and hundreds of industry representatives attended the TFCA Annual Conference in Waco from March 19-22. Attendees had the opportunity to learn at numerous educational sessions, network with their peers, and see the latest developments in technology. The Association also honored numerous members for their contributions to the fire service and the TFCA. Pictured above are our Presidential Award honorees. If you didn’t have the chance to attend this year, please make sure you can join us in Waco in 2025!
UPCOMING EVENTSThis course was developed by Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc and the USDA Forest Service and will be hosted in partnership with Texas A&M Forest Service. Created for current or future mitigation specialists, wildfire program leads, and others who work with residents and their communities to reduce wildfire risk, the Mitigation Best Practices training covers everything from effective communication to strategic wildfire planning. You will come out with the tools to help you engage with local communities and target which prevention strategies are effective.
This high-energy program will address the hottest issues and challenges that company officers face in today’s Fire Service. Topics include communication, trust, ethics, diversity, generational challenges, CISM, accountability, and social media to name just a few. Dates and locations have been announced for all the Company Officer Symposiums in 2024. Click the button below to learn more and to register.
In collaboration with CPSE, the Bryan Fire Department is pleased to invite you to the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop. This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.
You and your significant other are invited to the Stronger Families: First Responder OXYGEN Couples Retreat, where you can savor some moments together, recharge, get expert input, and rekindle your love during these challenging times. This retreat includes one night at the Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Seaworld-Westover Hills, two mid-day meals, and all sessions from the OXYGEN Program, a national program that has served over 80,000 from our U.S. Military & First Responder families. This is a great opportunity to get away together and gain some tools to make your relationship stronger!
The 4.5-day Battalion Chiefs Academy empowers aspiring and new Battalion Chiefs with strategic leadership skills. Focusing on guiding principles rather than tactical aspects, our comprehensive training equips participants to excel in their roles. Join us for a transformative learning experience, honing critical decision-making abilities and paving the way for success as fire service leaders.
The Texas Fire Chiefs 2024 Spring Academy will take place from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North. Quickly becoming a desired/required credential for fire chief positions throughout the state, the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy is a comprehensive training opportunity for current fire chiefs and those who aspire to be fire chiefs. Current chiefs and executive officers are especially encouraged to attend. Graduates of the Academy receive the Certified Fire Executive or CFE professional designation. Your department may qualify for up to $575 of funding that could go toward tuition!
INDUSTRY NEWSFire Engineering (3/26/2024)
The greatest challenge for the fire service industry is risk management and balancing risk acceptance and risk avoidance, says Colony, TX Fire Chief Scott Thompson.
SOURCE: International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
The U.S. House has released a spending bill cutting FEMA's grant programs. The IAFC urges members to advocate for program funding restoration.
TEXAS STATE NEWSSOURCE: Forward Times
Houston's $650+ million settlement with firefighters prompts financial questions from council members, highlighting concerns over funding and transparency.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE NEWSTFCA is interested in learning about your legislative interests and concerns. Please take a moment to give us your thoughts on what the legislative committee can begin to develop as a list of topics. You can submit as many topics or issues as you would like, but please submit a new form for each topic so we can adequately capture and track the information. The approach to the interim session is as follows:
TCFP UPDATESRegistration Open for Upcoming Regional MeetingsTCFP offers “regional meetings” throughout the year in a variety of locations around the state. These meetings are opportunities for members of nearby fire departments and other regulated entities to meet some of our staff in person. We want to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and give timely updates related to commission news. In addition, through a partnership with TEEX, CE will be awarded for your attendance at these meetings.
For a list of all upcoming meeting dates, visit the Regional Meetings webpage. TML NEWSThis update covers the following:
• U.S. Supreme Court Articulates Two-Part Test on Prohibiting Comments on Social Media by a Public Official • White House and EPA Warns Water Systems of Cyber Attacks • Fire, Ambulance, and Service Truck (FAST) Fund Grants Not Available This Year • TWDB Hosting Stakeholder Meeting in Lubbock • Block on Immigration Law Continues • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup episode hosts Brad and Curt cover an Illinois firefighter charged with drug theft and car break-ins, a lawsuit involving demoted captain, racism in a UK fire department, an unfair labor practice complaint in Massachusetts, and a lawsuit related to a fatal response to a mental health emergency involving sedatives.
HONORING OUR CRAFT
SOURCE: NFPA
Firefighter suicides surpass line-of-duty deaths yearly. PTSD and moral injury contribute significantly. In this podcast, Jeff Dill, licensed clinician and former battalion chief who is the founder the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, discusses various factors affecting first responders' mental health.
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