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UPCOMING EVENTSPresented by 1st Responder Conferences in Partnership with First HELP and ICISF, Inc. and co-hosted by the Cypress Creek Fire Department, this training is for current and retired first responders, police, fire, military/veterans, corrections, dispatchers, chaplains, spouses, professional staff, clinicians, and all who work in the public safety field. This multi-faceted two-day seminar and networking event is designed to improve the mental health and wellness of first responders by discussing the real issues that first responders and their families are currently facing. Our conference will provide awareness, resources, and action items to combat PTSD/PTSI, depression, suicide, addiction, stress, and overall mental health.
INDUSTRY NEWSReady Campaign (9/1/2024)
September is National Preparedness Month, and the 2024 theme is “Start a Conversation.”
Fire Rescue 1 (8/26/2024)
Fire department leadership should implement a seat belt policy that includes regular training to ensure the safety of firefighters.
TEXAS STATE NEWSKLTV (8/28/2024)
Sabine Fire and Rescue is holding the groundbreaking ceremony on September 7 for its -thousand-square-foot facility that will allow for 24/7 operations.
CBS Austin (8/29/2024)
Austin Energy rolled out the Pano AI system, which uses 13 ultra high-definition 360 cameras, artificial intelligence and real-time data monitoring, to detect wildfires early.
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 UPDATESTCFP 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 NEWSRick Randall Upcoming Training
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 2, 2024 Curt discusses a ruling by the Tennessee Court of Appeals that sends the social media-related termination of a Memphis firefighter back to civil service for reconsideration of its termination decision; a lawsuit filed by a volunteer fire department against the former fire chief and his wife seeking $125k for expenses they charged to the fire department; a wrongful death suit arising out of an explosion and fire in the back of a Honolulu ambulance that claimed the life of a patient; Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that a mayor who retaliates against a fire chief for refusing to make false statements to the public about a matter of public concern, is not entitled to qualified immunity; and a disciplinary investigation into an off-duty incident involving an Alameda County firefighter that resulted in a vital TikTok video.
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