The Friday Report
  September 13, 2024
 
MEMBER NEWS
Voting has opened for the 2025 TFCA officer positions. The Election Committee Chair must receive all completed ballots before midnight, Sept. 30. Votes will be counted in the first week of October and presented to the board for canvass.

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Tablet Command®
Tablet Command is a mobile incident command and response solution that increases situational awareness, speeds incident response, streamlines incident management and improves firefighter accountability. With Tablet Command -- a complete MDT replacement with features tailored to the needs of the Fire Service -- an incident commander can tap and drag responding apparatus onto an emergency scene, track progress against checklists, and time-stamp every maneuver throughout an incident.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Presented 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.
Event Details
Monday, October 21 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 22 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, October 23 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Event Details
Monday, November 11 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 12 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pmMonday, November 11 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 12 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Texas Fire Chiefs Workshop is a comprehensive networking opportunity for current Fire Chiefs (Head of Department). Earn the Additional 20 Hours Required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with your peers in one event!
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LAWS Systems
INDUSTRY NEWS
NFPA Podcast (9/10/2024)
Fire departments are focusing more on prevention and community risk reduction, but there are hurdles to implementing these programs.
Fire Rescue 1 (8/26/2024)
Change is vital to staying relevant, and it is the responsibility of leaders to spearhead the cultural change with accountability.
Fire Engineering (8/22/2024)
To cultivate the next generation of fire service leadership, the current officers should offer positive mentorship to up and coming firefighters.
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TEXAS STATE NEWS
KXII (8/28/2024)
Gunter Fire and Rescue Chief David Gallagher announced that he would be retiring from the department as he takes a job opportunity in south Texas.
Texomas (9/9/2024)
Wichita Falls Fire Chief Donald Hughes discussed the importance of the public's role in fire prevention at a city council meeting.
TDEM
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency resources in the face of tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico/
Delta Fire & Safety
HED Architects
TCFP UPDATES
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection respectfully submits for consideration its FY2026-27 Legislative Appropriations Request and seven exceptional items, which total $1,651,577.61 in increased appropriations. The commission is fully committed to careful and prudent stewardship of the funds provided for its operations and adheres to the statewide philosophy that all agencies are to be efficient and accountable. The commission has prepared its LAR in accordance with the instructions issued by the Governor’s Office and Legislative Budget Board. 

TCFP 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 NEWS

Rick Randall Upcoming Training

September 17 
Burleson 
Civility in the Workplace (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) 

October 15 
Cedar Park
Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 

October 16 
Buda
Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 

November 19-20 
El Paso
Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)  

December 10-11 
The Woodlands
Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 
Moving Right of Bang: Critical Incident Early Intervention Strategies (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) 

This update covers the following:
  • House and Senate Committee Hearings

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Unlock your team's potential with our specialized fire department recruitment solutions. From sourcing top-tier fire department executives to interim placements and finely-tuned promotional assessment centers, we ensure the best fit for your department's success. Trust our tailored approach to match your department's unique needs, ensuring optimal performance and exceptional service delivery. Let us ignite excellence in your firefighting force!
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TEEX NEWS

 TIFMAS Symposium – 2024

 Sept. 17-21 | Waco

 Fayette County Firefighter
 Association Area School

 Sept. 20-22 | LaGrange

 Fire Officer IV

 Sept. 23-27 | Flower Mound

 Northeast Texas FFMA
 Fire School

 Oct. 5 | Longview 

 Fire Officer III

 Oct. 21-25 | Cibolo


For course descriptions and current schedule, location, and registration information, see the individual course pages on the TEEX website.

On Duty Health
Komatsu Architecture
FIRE LAW BLOG
  
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 9, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a sexual harassment concern being raised in Queensland Fire Department; the settlement of a lawsuit in St. Paul over the non-transport of a man having a stroke; a lawsuit filed against Walker County, Georgia alleging that a public safety fee is actually an illegal tax; the discipline of a lieutenant in Lexington, Kentucky over comments he made to a female firefighter; and a lawsuit in Louisiana alleging a union official was terminated for engaging in protected activities.
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