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 MEMBER NEWSTFCA Congratulates the Texas Departments that received their initial Accredited Status or Reaccredited Status from CFAI and individuals who received their Designees from CPC.
UPCOMING EVENTSThis course was developed by Coalitions & Collaboratives, Inc and the USDA Forest Service and will be hosted in partnership with Texas A&M Forest Service. Created for current or future mitigation specialists, wildfire program leads, and others who work with residents and their communities to reduce wildfire risk, the Mitigation Best Practices training covers everything from effective communication to strategic wildfire planning. You will come out with the tools to help you engage with local communities and target which prevention strategies are effective.
This high-energy program will address the hottest issues and challenges that company officers face in today’s Fire Service. Topics include communication, trust, ethics, diversity, generational challenges, CISM, accountability, and social media to name just a few. Dates and locations have been announced for all the Company Officer Symposiums in 2024. Click the button below to learn more and to register.
In collaboration with CPSE, the Bryan Fire Department is pleased to invite you to the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop. This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.
You and your significant other are invited to the Stronger Families: First Responder OXYGEN Couples Retreat, where you can savor some moments together, recharge, get expert input, and rekindle your love during these challenging times. This retreat includes one night at the Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Seaworld-Westover Hills, two mid-day meals, and all sessions from the OXYGEN Program, a national program that has served over 80,000 from our U.S. Military & First Responder families. This is a great opportunity to get away together and gain some tools to make your relationship stronger!
The 4.5-day Battalion Chiefs Academy empowers aspiring and new Battalion Chiefs with strategic leadership skills. Focusing on guiding principles rather than tactical aspects, our comprehensive training equips participants to excel in their roles. Join us for a transformative learning experience, honing critical decision-making abilities and paving the way for success as fire service leaders.
The Texas Fire Chiefs 2024 Spring Academy will take place from Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North. Quickly becoming a desired/required credential for fire chief positions throughout the state, the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy is a comprehensive training opportunity for current fire chiefs and those who aspire to be fire chiefs. Current chiefs and executive officers are especially encouraged to attend. Graduates of the Academy receive the Certified Fire Executive or CFE professional designation. Your department may qualify for up to $575 of funding that could go toward tuition!
INDUSTRY NEWSSOURCE: Wildfire Today
Research highlights the intersecting challenges faced by wildland firefighters amid the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying wildfires, prompting shifts in operational practices and calls for improved worker well-being.
SOURCE: ProPublica
Highly skilled firefighters often feel undervalued by the U.S. Government, leading to attrition crisis as wildfire severity increases, risking communities and ecosystem health.
TEXAS STATE NEWSSOURCE: International Association of Fire Fighters
"Houston fire fighters did what we do best. We took to the streets, not only supporting campaigns but also being vocal, resulting in a significant margin that got Mayor Whitmire elected," says Marty Lancton, IAFF Local 341 President.
SOURCE: ABC News
Faulty power lines ignited deadly wildfires in Texas, causing extensive destruction to homes, livestock, and landscapes, raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE NEWSTFCA is interested in learning about your legislative interests and concerns. Please take a moment to give us your thoughts on what the legislative committee can begin to develop as a list of topics. You can submit as many topics or issues as you would like, but please submit a new form for each topic so we can adequately capture and track the information. The approach to the interim session is as follows:
TML NEWSThis update covers the following:
• Speaker Creates Investigative Committee on Wildfires • Comptroller Announces Transparency Stars Update • TWDB Hosting Stakeholder Meeting on Texas Water Fund • Governor Releases 2024 Report to the People of Texas • U.S. Supreme Court Extends Temporary Block on Immigration Law • Federal Infrastructure Bill Update
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOG
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup, hosts Brad and Curt discuss a Louisiana firefighter facing charges for setting a fire station ablaze. They also discuss a ruling by the Second Circuit supporting a city's choice to revoke a civil service promotion amidst accusations of disability and race bias, the dismissal of a lawsuit against DeKalb County concerning the death of a sedated man, criminal allegations against a New York volunteer for falsely claiming credit for responses, and a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the Cincinnati Fire Department.
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