
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:
- Honor the seriously sick or injured firefighter or one of their family members.
- Raise significant money for them in their time of need.
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.
The International Association of Fire Chiefs has been supporting fire and EMS leaders since 1873. No matter what your goals are now, your future burns brighter at the IAFC.
This webinar provides insights from various perspectives on effectively developing and implementing technology. This session will cover key lessons from procurement and other critical areas to ensure successful technology adoption and execution.
Presented by 1st Responder Conferences, co-hosted by the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office, this training is for all first responders, police, fire, military/veterans, corrections, dispatchers, chaplains, retired first responders, spouses, professional staff, clinicians, and all who work in the public safety field. This is our 59th conference and we are glad you will be joining us!
1st Responder Conferences, co-hosted by Galveston County CISM Team, presents a multi-faceted two-day seminar and networking event for improving the mental health and wellness of our first responders. This is our 62nd conference and we are glad you will be joining us!

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NFPA (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.
Fire Engineering (4/9/2025) Fire leaders need to establish their agency's mission, service and purpose to build a strong culture that attracts and retains members.
Texas 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.
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.
inForney(3/27/2025) Brenham issued itself a $6.197 million building permit to begin construction on Brenham Fire Station No. 2, which is expected to take about a year.

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The 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.
Rick Randall Upcoming Training
April 23 Mesquite Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
May 7-8 Texas City Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) Moving Right of the Bang: Critical Incident Early Intervention Strategies (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
June 3-4 Kenedy Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Moving Right of Bang: Critical Incident Early Intervention Strategies (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
July 9 Brenham Resilience Strategies for First Responders (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
This update covers the following:
- Bills on the Move
- City Officials Testify
- Federal Infrastructure Bill Update

For course descriptions and current schedule, location, and registration information, see the individual course pages on the TEEX website.
In 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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