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 MEMBER NEWSTFCA is accepting nominations for the following positions:
Nominations will be accepted through Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 15. Please use the form below to submit a nomination. Please use the form below to submit a nomination:
TEEX is proud to support an important research initiative led by Texas A&M University’s Department of Kinesiology and Human Movement Sciences. This study focuses on how firefighters perform essential skills and how personal protective equipment (PPE) affects body movement during those tasks. The ultimate goal is to improve how we teach these skills and promote movement patterns that reduce the risk of long-term injuries. To support this effort, the research team is seeking volunteers to participate in a 2–3 hour session this August at the TEEX Fire Field. Participants will complete four common firefighting skills—first in station wear and then in full PPE—after a brief set of body measurements. The attached flyer includes a registration link and additional details. Since funding does not cover any travel expenses, the team is especially hoping to engage firefighters within driving distance. Researchers from the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU), in affiliation with NOAA, are conducting a survey to better understand your experiences with fire weather products and services, especially those provided by the National Weather Service (NWS). This survey is part of a research study aimed at understanding how these products are used and how they can be improved to better support your decision-making needs. The survey will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. 
The 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 EVENTSAttending the Fire Station Facilities Conference is a must for anyone involved in fire station planning, design, construction, maintenance, or management. This event brings together industry experts, fire service leaders, and facility planners to explore the latest innovations, best practices, and funding strategies for modern, efficient, and safe fire stations. Gain value from connecting with key decision-makers and learning solutions tailored to fire and emergency service facilities. Whether you’re upgrading an existing station or building new, this conference provides the knowledge and resources needed to create state-of-the-art fire facilities that meet the evolving needs of First Responders and the communities they serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and elevate your fire station projects!
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!
INDUSTRY NEWS
NFPA Podcast (7/8/2025)
The rise of lithium-ion battery use comes with hazards, and in New York City since 2022 more than 800 fires, 30 deaths and 400 injuries have been the result. The city’s Lithium-Ion Task Force addresses this threat and Fire Marshal John Orlando discusses the problem in this episode of the NFPA podcast.
TEXAS STATE NEWSABC News (7/15/2025)
Search operations continue as 101 remain missing in the wake of the July 4 disaster centered along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
The audit report provides an overview of the TCFP’s delivery of services and offers recommendations.
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 NEWSRick Randall Upcoming Training July 22 September 16
TEEX NEWS
FIRE LAW BLOGIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 14, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss charges brought against a former Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant for video voyeurism in connection with a hidden camera discovered inside a fire station bathroom in 2023; two suits filed by DC firefighters challenging the no-beard rule; a California Court of Appeals ruling that affirmed a $4.1 million verdict in favor of West Covina Fire Chief Larry Whithorn, who was terminated following a prolonged medical leave; a move by the U.S. DOJ to dissolve a 1978 consent decree involving the Norfolk Fire Department; and Florida circuit court ruling in favor of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District in a legal challenge brought by a short-term rental property owner over higher fire assessment rates for vacation rentals.
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