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 MEMBER NEWS
April 14-17, 2025 New this year, TFCA would like to encourage the membership to submit a breakout session presentation for consideration to present at the 2025 TFCA Annual Conference in April! The maximum length of prospective presentations will be 40 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions. The planning committee is seeking all types of presentations; however, they have identified a list of topics as specific areas of interest to the TFCA Membership. If you would like to submit an abstract on a different topic, please do - TFCA is always interested in new ideas. Presentation submissions are due no later than Monday, January 6, 2025. Notifications of selection will be distributed by Friday, January 24, 2025. If you have any questions, please email info@txfirechiefs.org or call 512-939-7277.
The Texas Fire Chief’s Association (TFCA) is now accepting nominations for its Annual Awards. To select the honorees, each department will have one vote for each of the awards/achievements listed below. Fire Chief of the Year Lone Star Achievement Fire Safety Valor Award Please submit your nominations and supporting materials by December 27, 2024.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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!
Post Traumatic Purpose is a transformative mental health initiative that aims to foster awareness among Military Personnel, Veterans, First Responders, Jailers, Dispatchers, Health Care workers, and their families. This program emphasizes the importance of transparency and relatability in addressing the challenges faced by these communities. Unlike traditional wellness training, Post Traumatic Purpose is an engaging, emotionally charged, and authentic experience designed to facilitate positive growth at the individual, professional, and family level. By encouraging ownership, acceptance, humor, and motivation, participants are empowered to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
The Texas Department of Public Safety cordially invites you to attend the Texas Targeted Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Assessment Conference, taking place from January 13 to 15, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is dedicated to mitigating the risk of targeted violence and terrorism by enhancing awareness of pre-attack indicators, promoting best practices in threat assessment and management, and highlighting the critical role of community engagement in redirecting individuals from the pathway to violence. We encourage you to share this invitation with relevant multidisciplinary stakeholders within your state, including mental health professionals, law enforcement agencies, representatives from schools, colleges, and universities, judicial authorities, and community service organizations at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels. For further information and registration, please visit, https://cvent.me/ql83nV Download the report HERE. Inspired by the Texas Fire Chief’s Annual Workshop, this gathering is designed specifically for the Second in Command. Attendees will tackle common challenges encountered in their position and will discuss innovations and strategies used in departments throughout Texas. Past history shows that these formal and informal conversations provide dynamic networking opportunities made possible by the diverse and talented professionals of the Texas Fire Service.
Fire Department administrative staff carry a heavy burden. Without a strong administrative staff, organizations cannot achieve their full potential and operate efficiently. The goal of this conference is to provide position-specific training and development opportunities and to help connect FIRE/EMS administrative staff members enabling them to provide the highest level of support possible.
INDUSTRY NEWSFire Rescue 1 (11/21/2024)
Most fire departments only engage recruitment when faced with an upcoming hiring process, but if it is to be truly effective, recruitment must be considered year round.
Wildfire Today (11/21/2024)
Lockheed Martin demonstrated the wildfire suppression capibilities of its “autonomous” Black Hawk helicopter to an audience of NASA, FEMA, and wildland firefighting officials.
TEXAS STATE NEWSThe Daily Sentinel (11/19/2024)
The Nacogdoches City Council approved a plan to build three new fire stations as part of a $43.9 million bond package.
KFDA (11/4/2024)
Teenagers ages 14 to 18 will be able to join the Fritch Volunteer Fire Department's Junior Firefighter Program to learn about firefighting and gain skills they will need as adults.
TCFP UPDATESThe 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 NEWSRick Randall Upcoming Training December 10-11
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 25, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a tattoo case in Mobile, Alabama; a lawsuit brough by the US DOJ against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over the requirement of sprinklers in certain group homes; a wrongful termination suit brought by a Iowa firefighter; a lawsuit brought by an Indiana firefighter claiming FMLA and ADA violations; and a lawsuit brought by a Maryland firefighter claiming he was wrongly denied the opportunity to bring his service dog to the firehouse.
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