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 MEMBER NEWS
The family of Killeen firefighter Marvin Taylor III has confirmed visitation and funeral arrangements, following his death on Mother’s Day. The visitation will take place on Monday, May 19 at the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove (211 West Avenue B) from 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Fire servicemembers will perform a salute at 4:30 p.m.
INDUSTRY NEWSFire Rescue 1 (5/6/2025)
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians' EMS Week is May 18-24, and people can support them by donating blood or hosting a blood drive.
U.S. Fire Administration (4/14/2025)
The U.S. Fire Administration is sunsetting the National Fire Incident Reporting System as it transitions to the new National Emergency Response Information System.
TEXAS STATE NEWSKLTV (5/10/2025)
Trinity's Volunteer Fire Department received a historical marker for its 111 years of service that will sit at its main fire station on Elm Street.
Texas A&M Forest Service (5/2/2025)
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, so Texas A&M Forest Service is educating the public on how to prevent and prepare for wildfires.
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 NEWS
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOGIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 12, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a $100 million suit brought against a utility following a gas explosion that killed a Virginia firefighter; a Louisiana ruling upholding the awarding of death benefits to the family of a deceased New Orleans firefighter; the settlement of a gender discrimination and retaliation suit; a LODD suit brought by a South Carolina firefighter’s family against a neighboring fire department; and the $9.5 million settlement of a sexual harassment suit in Canada.
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