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New (free) Course for Training Officers
7/30/2026
The Texas Fire Training Development Program is a collaborative partnership between TEEX, TCFP, SFFMA, and TAFE that was designed to equip new fire training professionals with the knowledge and tools needed for success.
Through presentations from each partner organization, participants will gain an understanding of instructor development, training program management, certification requirements, policy development, budgeting, records management, testing and evaluation processes, and the coordination of department-wide training initiatives. This course provides practical guidance to help current and aspiring training officers effectively develop, manage, and lead fire service training programs throughout Texas.
When: Nov. 17 - 18, 2026
Where: Pasadena Fire Training Field, 6600 Genoa Red Bluff Rd (Pasadena)
There is NO COST to attend this course.
Register online with TEEX at this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdcfjhf6
Contact: Tony Lenard, tony.lenard@teex.tamu.edu
More information here.
New Testing Center in Gainesville
7/23/2026
We have a new online testing center in the North Texas/Gainesville area:
North Central Texas College Gainesville Testing Center
1525 W. California St. Building 100 Room 104
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. And if you need assistance, please send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Apply for a committee until midnight on Aug. 19
7/20/2026
Our three standing committees are now accepting applications for membership:
- Firefighter Advisory
- Health & Wellness
- Curriculum & Testing
TCFP will accept applications until midnight on August 19, 2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS
An ad hoc committee of commissioners will review the applications and create an eligibility list for each of the standing committees. The names on the eligibility list will be ranked in the order that they will be selected to fill vacancies. The eligibility lists will be effective for one year, beginning January 1, 2027 and expiring December 31, 2027. Whenever a committee vacancy occurs, TCFP staff will follow the appropriate eligibility list to fill the vacancy.
Yes, you may apply for more than one committee. Please only apply for each committee once per year. Applications will only be accepted until August 19, 2026.
More information about each of the committees and the requirements to apply can be found on our website: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/become-committee-member