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Attention injured or sick firefighters and their families or those that know someone that fits these criteria. The Rockwall Professional Firefighters’ Charities is looking for applications for recipients for our annual Firefighters’ Ball, September 27, 2025. We raised several thousand dollars to contribute to a named recipient. We have 2 goals:
How to Apply:
Applications will remain open until April 20, 2025. The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) accredited 63 agencies and designated 688 new officers in 2024. We'd like to share a list of those individuals and agencies from Texas who achieved this noteworthy accomplishment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INDUSTRY NEWSNFPA (4/1/2025)
Flooding caused by the recent severe weather across the South and Midwestern United States have brough concerns regarding fire and electrical safety.
Fire Rescue 1 (4/9/2025)
Leaders in public safety have probably set up resources to help the welness of personnel in their agency, but they should also be using those resources themselves.
TEXAS STATE NEWSTexas Department of Emergency Management (4/8/2025)
The Texas Department of Emergency Management held a hurricane tabletop exercise as part of its efforts to prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Kyle Fire Department Opens New Station, Improving Emergency Response in Underserved Area Amid Growth
KXAN (4/4/2025)
The Kyle Fire Department and Hays County Emergency Services District No. 5 opened Fire Station #4, bringing more emergency services to the underserved area.
TCFP UPDATESThe Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) has seen a remarkable increase in workload and productivity over the past five years. The increases in funding, staffing and equipment, provided during the 88th Legislative session were greatly appreciated and has enabled us to make tremendous strides in the services we provide. Due to the continued growth of the Texas Fire Service, we are struggling to meet our mandated inspections while managing injury and complaint investigations.
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 April 23 May 7-8 June 3-4 July 9
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOGIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 7, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a bizarre case against a firefighter in Texas accused of hiring a man to rape a woman; a lawsuit over a vehicle search at a Chicago firehouse; a ruling in a North Carolina social media case; a lawsuit filed over firefighter pay-scales in Louisiana; and a court ruling upholding the termination of a fire chief in Colorado.
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