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 MEMBER NEWSThe Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) is a 501C3 that was created and designed to help our heroes in the community with homeownership. Firefighters, EMS personnel, police, teachers, and veterans all qualify based on profession. It provides down payment and grant assistance toward a purchase of a home anywhere in Texas. It may also include a Mortgage Credit Certificate. For information, check with a mortgage professional for guidance. Visit TSAHC.ORG or reach to me stacylynn@highlandsmortgage.com for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTSWe are bringing together three seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the field and analyzing incident after-action reports to address key concerns and answer your questions about effective incident management. Topics will include functional training, coordination tactics, critical decision-making during high-stakes hazmat responses, and the role of incident management teams.
INDUSTRY NEWSNFPA Podcast (5/13/2025)
May is Electrical Safety Month, and injuries from electrical hazards can leave victims with a range of devastating symptoms even as the full effects of these injuries are not fully understood.
Fire Rescue 1 (5/16/2025)
Fire departments need to have emergency plans in place for when a natural disaster strikes long before it occurs or else a bad situation can quickly escalate to a crisis.
TEXAS STATE NEWSTexas A&M Forest Service (5/21/2025)
Over 200 emergency responders attended the East Texas Wildfire and Incident Management Academy to learn to better combat wildfires and manage common complex, large-scale Texas disasters.
KVUE (5/10/2025)
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, which develops statewide fire service standards.
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 19, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss five under-the-radar cases from last week, plus the approval of a settlement of an FLSA suit brought by Massachusetts firefighters; a discrimination case brought by a Pennsylvania firefighter; the $15 million settlement of a CalFire helicopter crash case; and a ruling in a discrimination suit out of New Orleans.
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