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 MEMBER NEWSThe 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 Jan. 12, 2024.
UPCOMING EVENTSThis webinar, hosted by IAFC's Fire and Life Safety Section, will focus on fire service hazards and code updates on prevention efforts for lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and stay at the forefront of fire safety practices in the rapidly evolving field of energy storage.
This class is open to all fire service personnel who are considered Second in Command to their Head of Department. 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 or send your staff who hold the Second in Command position.
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.
Presneted in Partnership with First H.E.L.P., co-hosted by the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, and endorsed by the El Paso Fire Department, Cypress Creek Fire Department and Texas LODD Task Force, 1st Responder Conferences presents a multi-faceted two-day seminar and networking event for improving the mental health and wellness of our first responders. By discussing the real 21st Century issues our first responders and their families are continually facing, our conference will provide awareness, resources and action items to combat PTSD/PTSI, depression, suicide, addiction, stress, and overall mental health. The event will take place March 7-8, 2024 at the Wyndham El Paso Airport. Download the flyer and click the button below to register.
INDUSTRY NEWSSOURCE: NFPA
In this podcast, NFPA wildfire expert Michele Steinberg provides an inside look at the wildfire report sent to Congress earlier this year.
SOURCE: U.S. Fire Administration
A new campaign provides a toolkit for first responders to help them effectively "take charge" of battery safety.
TEXAS STATE NEWSUNT Dallas is proud to offer a Bachelor’s of Applied Arts and Science degree in Emergency Services Administration that is 100% online. We are recognized by the US Fire Administration as a program that utilizes their model curriculum. Texas Fighter Tuition Exemption is available for qualifying students. Students are able to transfer up to 84 credits.
SOURCE: Sanmarcostx.gov News Flash
On Dec. 5, the San Marcos Fire Department received the Best Practices designation by the TFCA, recognizing their excellence in multiple categories.
SOURCE: Everything Lubbock
“It may sound cliche, but it’s about helping your fellow man and being a part of the solution. If you want to help, we’ll let you help,” said West Carlisle Fire Chief Tim Smith.
SOURCE: KWTX-TV ABC 10
Last week, the Robinson Volunteer Fire Department held a ceremony to pass the duties of fire chief from retired Chief Reese Knight to new Chief Stephen Sullivan.
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FIRE LAW BLOGHONORING OUR CRAFT
SOURCE: Metro West Daily News
"It started while sitting around the firehouse around the holidays and I started thinking about 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.' It was just kind of a fun-hearted, jokey thing, but I kept playing with it," firefighter Michael Parr says of his new book, "A Firehouse's Night Before Christmas."
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