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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. In May 2024, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), along with its research partners, conducted a series of tests to determine the contamination produced by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and its impact on first responders and their personal protective equipment (PPE).
For more information regarding the TFCA Best Practices Program, please visit https://info.vectorsolutions.com/vs-tfca-best-practices-recognition-program
UPCOMING EVENTSPost 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 NEWSNFPA Podcast (12/10/2024)
Smoke alarm standards have changed to require that smoke alarms are resistant to nuisance alarms triggered by cooking smoke.
U.S. Fire Administration (12/8/2024)
Holiday decorations may be a long-standing tradition, but they are also fire risks, and departments should share prevention messaging to their local communities.
TEXAS STATE NEWSTexas A&M Forest Service (12/17/2024)
Texas A&M Forest Service held the grand opening ceremony for its Emergency Operation Center in College Station, which will continuously monitor wildfire risk and state and local wildfire occurrences
12 News Now (12/6/2024)
After the Port Arthur City Council approved plans for a $3 million expansion to its fire department in October, they are investing in equipment, facilities and personnel to meet the demands of the growing city.
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 NEWS
TEEX NEWS
Please join us for the Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner Ceremony, Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 5 PM at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Frisco, TX. Learn more about the 2025 Hall of Honor inductees and purchase tickets for the award dinner ceremony at https://www.txhallofhonor.org.
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $850K settlement of Houston fire captain’s claims over a nude video; an Alabama lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation; a ruling in Tennessee dismissing a lawsuit alleging a firefighter was discriminated against on account of alcoholism and PTSD; criminal charges brought against a firefighter in Pennsylvania for submitting falsified credential, and a lawsuit filed in Maryland alleging a fire department failed to accommodate a firefighter’s disability by allowing him to remain assigned to a station with a low call volume.
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