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 UPCOMING EVENTSInspired 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. Class size is limited, so please make plans now to attend. This class is open to all fire service personnel who are considered Second in Command to their Head of Department. There are no prerequisites to attend this Workshop. The Workshop will take place from January 23–25, 2023 at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, 177 Joe Routt Blvd. REGISTER TODAY | BOOK HOTEL ONLINE | LEARN MORE & BECOME A SPONSOR The 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! The workshop will take place Dec. 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78251.
Pflugerville will be hosting the next Quality Improvement Through Accreditation class on April 4-6, 2023. This is a pre-requisite for accreditation managers and peer assessors. A consortium meeting will likely be hosted the day before. Expect registration to be open on the CPSE website within the next week.
Become an outstanding leader in the fire services community by acquiring fresh and up-to-date leadership training through the TEEX Leadership Development Symposium. Topics include leadership, management, safety, budgeting, and more. The 2023 Leadership Development Symposium will be held on January 9-11, 2023 in Frisco, TX! For event details, registration and hotel reservation information follow the link.
INDUSTRY NEWSSOURCE: Whitehouse.gov
On National First Responders Day, we honor the bravery of our Nation’s heroes who put their lives on the line for their fellow Americans each and every day — from law enforcement officers who keep our streets safe and firefighters who rush into burning buildings, to relief workers who care for our families after natural disasters and EMTs, paramedics, and other public health workers who provide life-saving emergency care at a moment’s notice. When tragedies strike, these women and men are always there to help us, and we thank them for their extraordinary service to our country.
SOURCE: Fire Safety Matters
The Fire Standards Board (FSB) has announced the Data Management Fire Standard. This is the 12th professional Fire Standard and concentrates on ensuring that Fire and Rescue Services can deliver excellence to the public by maximizing the value of reliable data. One of the desired outcomes of the Data Management Fire Standard is that Fire and Rescue Services will use data to inform their community risk management planning and other key activities, which will contribute to a reduction in risk and improvements in community safety.
SOURCE: Wildfire Today
Inflammation is associated with many diseases. Research suggests that wildfire smoke can cause inflammation by altering immune cells that normally control and reduce inflammation in the body. Studies have shown that healthy individuals and those with pre-existing conditions are affected by the very small PM2.5 particles produced by wildfire smoke. It is important to support and promote research efforts to study and better understand wildfire smoke-induced pathologies as well as research to investigate potential protections and cures in order to protect the health of those regularly encountering wildfire smoke.
TEXAS STATE NEWSSOURCE: CBS DFW On Oct. 25, the Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a four-year contract for firefighters, covering workplace conditions, the fire department health and safety program, promotional exams, and disciplinary procedures. The agreement includes firefighter pay raises of 5%, 3.1%, 3% and 3% during the next four years. "This agreement is a win for the city, the taxpayers and for firefighter families. City leaders showed that they are committed to cooperating with firefighters on important issues such as labor-management agreements," said Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association President Michael Glynn.
SOURCE: Axios Dallas
Ongoing shortages and global supply chain issues have made it harder to replace older ambulances. Fire departments across Texas are having to wait longer than usual to update their ambulance fleets, driving up costs and forcing many to use outdated vehicles to keep up with calls. Texas fire officials are now drafting a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to urge his department to help them find a solution.
SOURCE: TXK Today The City of Texarkana, Texas has named its new Interim Fire Chief, Chris Black, after the position was vacated by former Fire Chief, Eric Schlotter. Schlotter has recently taken a new position as Fire Chief for the City of Aubrey, Texas. “We welcome this new change and are fortunate to have someone with such skill and experience step into this role,” said City Manager David Orr. “Interim Chief Black brings many years of dedication and service to our fire department, and we are happy to have him lead us through this transition.”
TEEX NEWSThe NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Instructor II.” Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).
The NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5 “Fire Officer II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies, including responsibilities such as strategic planning and operations, personnel development, and organizational communications. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA).
The NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III course is designed to meet the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 6 “Fire Officer III.” It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage a fire service organization, with an emphasis on community/government relations, as well as model planning, budgeting, human resources, trends and support organizations, and emergency service delivery. This course includes a written project that requires you to develop a strategic plan. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity.
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup, Brad and Curt discuss a ruling that dismissed claims against four Oklahoma City firefighters who were accused of violating a patient’s civil rights by restraining him; a decision by the Massachusetts Court of Appeals ruling that the promotional process for fire chief is not a mandatory subject for bargaining; a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals that fire departments must bargain over the procedures used to terminate firefighters who have been on an extended work-related injury leave status; a decision denying summary judgment to a deaf Idaho firefighter claiming disability discrimination; and a lawsuit against a Utah fire department for allegedly destroying a man’s home last July as part of a training exercise.
HONORING OUR CRAFT
SOURCE: CBS Boston
High school student Jose Bello loves firefighters. He also suffers from muscular dystrophy, which leaves him wheelchair-bound. This Halloween, his mother reached out to a company called Magic Wheelchair to get her son a costume. Magic Wheelchair teamed up with the Boston Firefighters Union, to make Jose a firetruck costume complete with lights and sirens.
LEADERSHIP
SOURCE: Fire Engineering
In this article, Texas fire chief of the Chris Barron details 10 commandments for leaders in emergency services to follow. “Being in a leading role for decades, I have had the good fortune to learn from others, to lead others, and to learn from mistakes. Capturing some of those lessons learned developed into these 10 ‘Chief Commandments,’” says Chris.
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