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Attendee Registration & Sponsor/Exhibit Sales Now Available! We hope you are looking forward to the 2025 Annual Conference in Waco on April 14-17, 2025. Sponsor/Exhibit Opportunities, Attendee Registration, and Hotel Booking Links are now available online. Conference attendance is open to all fire professionals, sponsors, and exhibitors and will offer something for everyone! We look forward to seeing you in Waco! This award is presented to fire-service based EMS agencies that have played a key role in improving the quality of out-of-hospital treatment of heart disease, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and resuscitation efforts. The Heart Safe Community Award Program is sponsored by PulsePoint.
UPCOMING EVENTSThis webinar will explore remarkable historical moments where individuals demonstrated extraordinary leadership in unconventional ways. It will also reveal everyday examples of leadership that often go unnoticed. By the end of this session, participants will gain fresh perspectives on what it means to lead and how you can apply these insights in your own life.
The webinar will be hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
INDUSTRY NEWSWildfire Today (2/13/2025)
Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) have introduced a Senate bill that would create the “National Wildland Fire Service.” The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to reorganize federal wildland fire response nationwide, create a Director of the National Wildland Firefighting Service position, and develop a description for the new agency.
International Association of Firefighters (2/18/2025)
Fire and EMS professionals are at elevated risk for heart disease due to on-the-job stress and work-related exposures. By maintaining these three healthy habits, firefighters can reduce the risk of developing heart problems.
Fire Engineering (2/13/2025)
There is growing concern in the fire service industry about developing a “search culture.” The firefighters’ primary mission is saving lives and property, therefore many experts believe it's a subject that needs further exploration. But in order to find solutions and provide a positive outcome, we must move past the conversation stage and take actions that will achieve the desired end state.
TEXAS STATE NEWSTexas A&M Forest Service (2/6/2025)
Texas A&M Forest Service awarded over $951,000 to 168 landowners to conduct prescribed fires this year. This funding will treat 35,138 acres. Prescribed fire is the most effective and efficient land management tool for decreasing the risk of catastrophic wildfires by reducing hazardous fuels.
International Association of Fire Fighters | (2/18/2025)
IAFF members in Minnesota and Texas are joining the IAFF’s broader push to implement prehospital blood transfusion initiatives.
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 February 25-26 March 18 April 23 May 7-8
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOGIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 17, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit accusing Seattle of violating wage theft laws; the $300k settlement of a wrongful termination suit brought by the former fire chief in Sacramento; a suit filed by a Muncie fire captain who was accused of orchestrating cheating on exams; the $950k settlement of a wrongful death suit against a Pennsylvania fire department; and changes coming to the Louisville Fire Department after a firefighter was charged with driving without a license.
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