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Safety Stand Down 2026 takes place June 14-20 with a focus on Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Fitness i...
06/08/2026

Safety Stand Down 2026 takes place June 14-20 with a focus on Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life. Fitness is a critical component in keeping responders healthy, safe, and ready to serve their community. The theme highlights the importance of fitness to keep you serving at your best today and prepare you for a healthy and fit future.

The week will be broken into seven daily focus topics that take responders through the foundations of functional fitness, how they can continue to be met throughout the years, and sustainable strategies for long-term success. Specifically, the daily *FITNESS* topics are:

Sunday – (F) Foundations of Firefighter Fitness
Monday – (I) Intentional
Tuesday – (T) Technique
Wednesday – (N) Nutrition
Thursday – (E) Evaluation
Friday – (S) Sleep
Saturday – (S) Strategies for Success

Below is a link you can use to watch a replay of yesterday's very informative 🔸NFPA 1850 Informational Session🔸 which wa...
06/05/2026

Below is a link you can use to watch a replay of yesterday's very informative 🔸NFPA 1850 Informational Session🔸 which was presented by Tim Gothard of our Compliance Division. Enjoy!

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetingrecap?driveId=b%21cjGTFD0CG0ipJkE2ssHphfEwOW2HFL9Fkdq0TsI4fK6ccknbCxKZQbB_Dt2Mf7EC&driveItemId=01XVXQ4AGB6CRW2NBJ25GJUXJSUS6LVHRZ&sitePath=https%3A%2F%2Ftcfp-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Av%3A%2Fg%2Fpersonal%2Fashackley_tcfp_texas_gov%2FIQDB8KNtNCnXTJpdMqS8up45AdNFod-kbwdhc6SuZZfmx7s&fileUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ftcfp-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fashackley_tcfp_texas_gov%2FDocuments%2FRecordings%2FNFPA+1850+Virtual+Informational+Session-20260604_145522UTC-Meeting+Recording.mp4%3Fweb%3D1&iCalUid=040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000000A0230D4A7CBDC0100000000000000001000000066987C5ABDBD5A41A8FE787A3E34CEDD&threadId=19%3Ameeting_ZjUxMTU4OTEtOTQ5YS00ODk5LWEwZjAtZDc2NjQwNGUxOWE3%40thread.v2&organizerId=d11b9c04-658b-4ce3-8538-7daefa617a24&tenantId=8589d8fe-3688-499d-aa3e-5cf05a986ae4&callId=37fbaa10-2e2d-4959-acec-67eee37a1d5d&threadType=Meeting&meetingType=Scheduled&subType=RecapSharingLink_RecapCore

Our Compliance division is hosting a webinar on Monday, June 8, 2026 to give an update on changes to the Texas Administr...
06/02/2026

Our Compliance division is hosting a webinar on Monday, June 8, 2026 to give an update on changes to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC - our "rules").

These changes were finalized at the May 14, 2026 Commission meeting, and include the new rules on 🔸cancer screenings🔸 for firefighters.

Please use this link to register for the online (Teams) event. The webinar will begin at 10am on June 8. 2e1c4e59-a942-495e-8d60-ebbf8fbbc309@8589d8fe-3688-499d-aa3e-5cf05a986ae4" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2e1c4e59-a942-495e-8d60-ebbf8fbbc309@8589d8fe-3688-499d-aa3e-5cf05a986ae4

Questions/concerns about the June 8th event can be sent to: [email protected]

Here is a photo from the IAFF RTI "Train the Trainer" class being conducted this week in Region 4. The Fulshear-Simonton...
06/02/2026

Here is a photo from the IAFF RTI "Train the Trainer" class being conducted this week in Region 4. The Fulshear-Simonton Fire Department is hosting 25 firefighters from across Regions 4 & 8 for four days as they prepare to teach the RTI classes across the state. This program is funded by the State Legislature and the goal is to have more than 200 instructors across Texas who will deliver the 16 hour RTI program to *ALL* Texas firefighters.

By the end of this week, we will have 113 instructors trained.

Plans are on-going to conduct five more classes before Summer 2027.

International Association of Fire Fighters

🎤 JOIN THE 2026 SAFETY STAND DOWN ROUNDTABLE TALK 🎤Be part of the conversation shaping firefighter wellness, readiness, ...
06/01/2026

🎤 JOIN THE 2026 SAFETY STAND DOWN ROUNDTABLE TALK 🎤

Be part of the conversation shaping firefighter wellness, readiness, and safety across the fire service.

As part of Safety Stand Down 2026, fire service leaders and professionals from across the country are coming together for the official Roundtable Talk focused on this year’s theme:

🔥 Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life

This virtual event is an opportunity to share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn practical strategies that support firefighter health and operational readiness—both on and off duty.

Topics include:
💪 Physical fitness and conditioning
🧠 Mental resilience and behavioral health
🥗 Nutrition and recovery
❤️ Long-term firefighter wellness and readiness

Your voice and participation matter. Join the discussion and help strengthen the future of the fire service.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
📲 Register and learn more:
https://safetystanddown.org/roundtable/

***UPDATED: The meeting in Tyler starts at 10am, not 8am. Upcoming NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions:June 3 - Tyler (10am...
05/29/2026

***UPDATED: The meeting in Tyler starts at 10am, not 8am.

Upcoming NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions:

June 3 - Tyler (10am start)
June 4 - Online (10am start)
June 16 - Lufkin (10am start)

For more information on locations, how to register for the online session, and how to register for CE, please visit our webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-nfpa1850-sessions.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

🚨 TAKE THE 2026 SAFETY STAND DOWN QUIZ 🚨One of the easiest ways to participate in Safety Stand Down 2026 is by taking th...
05/29/2026

🚨 TAKE THE 2026 SAFETY STAND DOWN QUIZ 🚨

One of the easiest ways to participate in Safety Stand Down 2026 is by taking the official Stand Down Quiz!

This year’s theme — Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life — focuses on the health, wellness, and readiness of today’s fire service. The quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge, spark conversation within your department, and reinforce the importance of firefighter safety and wellness.

Whether you’re a firefighter, officer, instructor, or chief, this is a great opportunity to:
✅ Test your knowledge
✅ Learn something new
✅ Start important conversations
✅ Support a stronger, healthier fire service

Take the quiz individually or challenge your crew to complete it together during Safety Stand Down week.

📲 Take the quiz today:
https://safetystanddown.org/quiz/

Today during the TDEM awards luncheon in Fort Worth, TCFP was recognized as the 2026 Council Agency of the Year for our ...
05/28/2026

Today during the TDEM awards luncheon in Fort Worth, TCFP was recognized as the 2026 Council Agency of the Year for our partnership, and for our efforts to develop the Texas Emergency Manager Certification. TCFP Agency Chief Mike Wisko proudly accepted this award on behalf of the extremely talented ad-hoc curriculum committee and curriculum staff who are finalizing more than a year’s worth of work to create this “one of a kind” certification for Texas.

“TCFP is proud to work with TDEM to improve and enhance emergency management across Texas. A group of extremely talented emergency management professionals have put in countless hours along with TCFP staff to ensure a professional certification curriculum is developed.” (-Mike Wisko)

Pictured in the photo from left to right:
Mark Morgan (ad hoc committee member), Ken Bell (committee co-chair), Louie Havens (committee co-chair), and Mike Wisko.

Many thanks to all involved! 👏👏👏

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Happening NOW until 11:30am. Full house this morning at the Emergency Manager Certification presentation and Q&A happeni...
05/28/2026

Happening NOW until 11:30am. Full house this morning at the Emergency Manager Certification presentation and Q&A happening in Fort Worth. Head over to the Omni ballroom 4 to join us!

GET READY FOR JUNE ➡ FIREFIGHTER SAFETY STAND DOWNThe TCFP 🔸Health and Wellness Committee🔸 proudly supports the IAFC Saf...
05/27/2026

GET READY FOR JUNE ➡ FIREFIGHTER SAFETY STAND DOWN

The TCFP 🔸Health and Wellness Committee🔸 proudly supports the IAFC Safety Stand Down initiative in June 2026, recognizing it as a vital opportunity to strengthen a culture of safety, health, and operational readiness throughout the fire service. This initiative closely aligns with the Committee’s mission to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of Texas firefighters through proactive education and meaningful engagement at every level.

By emphasizing training, awareness, and open dialogue, Safety Stand Down advances our shared commitment to prioritizing firefighter wellness—both on and off duty.

The 2026 theme, FITNESS, underscores the importance of total firefighter readiness, with each day dedicated to a different dimension of fitness, including physical conditioning, mental resilience, nutrition, and recovery. These daily focus areas provide departments with practical tools and resources to support their personnel. The theme also aligns closely with the Committee’s ongoing initiatives, including sleep health, nutrition, cardiac health, hormone regulation, physical fitness, mental health, cancer awareness and support, and more.

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