Latest Announcements
FFI, FFII Curriculum/Testing Update
4/27/2026
To all Training Facilities, CTOs, Chiefs, and Staff:
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will transition to the NFPA 1010 (2024 edition) curriculum and testing standards beginning January 1, 2027.
This means that any student who completes FF-I or FF-II training and takes either the initial or second-attempt state certification written exam on or after January 1, 2027, will be tested under the updated standard. This includes all required performance skills.
Please communicate this information to all individuals who may be affected. Our goal is to ensure everyone has ample time to prepare for this transition.
If you have any questions, please contact the Testing Division at testing@tcfp.texas.gov or 512-379-7430.
UPDATE: Fire Inspectors
4/7/2026
All fire inspectors must complete a free training video (approximately five minutes long) on inspecting AEDs in Texas schools. This requirement applies even if you do not currently inspect schools. Fire inspector trainees must complete this video to be eligible for TCFP certification.
This requirement was enacted by the Texas Legislature during the most recent legislative session and is now a mandatory component of fire inspector certification.
How to Access the Training
- Log in to your personal FIDO account.
- Forgot your PIN? Visit this link and follow the instructions.
- Look for the banner containing the link to the required video.
- Watch the video.
- When it ends, you have 60 seconds to click the “Complete” tab.
- Once selected, your completion will be recorded in FIDO. The banner will disappear.
Verifying Completion
- Go to your FIDO profile
- Select Records on the left side of the page
- Select CERTIFICATIONS in the Green Bar
- Scroll down to the bottom and click SPECIAL under the A List, B List, and College headings.
Your completed training will be listed there. Note: it may take up to 24 hours for it to be visible in your account.
If you experience any issues, please submit a helpdesk request: helpdesk@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
3/24/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a meeting at TCFP HQ on April 22-23, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attend a session online!
3/13/2026
Our Compliance Division has set up an NFPA 1850 Informational Session that will be given virtually via MS Teams. If you haven't been able to get registered for an in-person meeting, please take a look at this new online option.
The online informational session will be April 7, 2026 at 10am. This session will be tailored for SCBA/PPE officers.
To register for the event, please use this link. Questions or concerns? Please send an email to: compliance@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
2/2/2026
We have a new online testing center for the San Antonio area:
St. Philip’s College Testing Center (MLK Campus)
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
Bldg. 8 WEC Room 207B
San Antonio, Texas 78203
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need assistance getting scheduled to take an exam: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
1/8/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a workshop on January 21 and a meeting on January 22, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Jan 2026
1/5/2026
We have two sessions coming up this month - one in Conroe on Jan. 21 and the other in Pearland on Jan. 27.
Both meetings start at 10am and should last two hours. For more information and the link to pre-register for CE, please visit our NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions webpage.
Regional Meetings - 2026
12/19/2025
The regional meeting schedule for 2026 has been set!
Please visit our Regional Meetings webpage for more details.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - 2026 Schedule
12/8/2025
We have published the schedule for the NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions that will be given by our compliance team, starting in January.
Dates, times, and locations can be found by going to this webpage:
www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-nfpa1850-sessions
(It's located under the"News + Events" tab.)
Please direct your questions and concerns about these informational sessions to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Coming Soon!
11/24/2025
The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 will go into effect on September 9, 2026.
We plan to offer two-hour informational sessions across the state to address the new 1850 standard and how it will affect your department's compliance with TCFP rules. These info sessions will be specifically designed for PPE/SCBA Officers.
Information sessions for Chief Officers will be presented at various conferences, symposiums, and regional meetings in 2026.
Dates and locations of these info session are in the works and will be coming soon. We will post additional announcements when we have more information to share.
Questions and concerns about these info sessions and NFPA 1850 updates can be sent to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
Testing Center in Alpine
11/21/2025
We're happy to have another testing center offering TCFP exams, this time in Alpine, TX:
Sul Ross State University, Alpine Testing Center
East Highway 90, Brisco Administrative Building
Alpine, TX 79830
Online exams may be scheduled through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need help! Send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Del Rio
11/18/2025
You can now take TCFP exams at Sul Ross State!
Sul Ross State University International Del Rio Testing Center
205 Wildcat Drive. Building L, Room 302
Del Rio, Texas 78840
Please schedule your online exam through your personal FIDO account. We are here to help if you need assistance. Send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
More New Online Testing Centers
11/14/2025
The Testing Division has been very busy onboarding new online testing centers:
TaylorMade Careers
1101 Satellite View, Suite 302
Round Rock, Texas 78685
Tactix of Round Rock
600 Round Rock W Drive, Suite 303
Round Rock, Texas 78681
University of Texas Public Testing Center
1912 Speedway, SZB 5.102
Austin, Texas 78712
Southwest Texas College Testing Center
2401 Garner Field Road, R.K. Miller Building (Letter J)
Uvalde, Texas 78801
Please schedule your TCFP online exams through your FIDO account. If you need assistance or support getting scheduled, send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center in Prosper
10/28/2025
We have a new online testing center that is now offering TCFP exams:
Ho2 Academy
560 West Frontier Pkwy, Suite 125
Prosper, TX 75078
As always, you can schedule any online exams through your FIDO account. And we are here to help if you need assistance or have questions. Just email us at testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Curriculum & Testing Committee
10/7/2025
The C&T committee is having a workshop on October 21 and a meeting on October 22, 2025.
Please refer to our calendar webpage where you can download a copy of the meeting agenda. And if you have questions or concerns about the meeting, please send an email to: curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attn: Female Firefighters
9/26/2025
You are being invited to take part in a research study ...
... to collect anthropometric body measurements from U.S. female firefighters to better inform the design, fit, and mobility of personal protective clothing. You are being invited to take part in this scanning session because you are an active-duty structural and/or wildland female firefighter in the United States. If you volunteer to take part in this study, you will be one of thousands to do so nationally.
09-26-2025.Female FF Remote Scan Instructions.pdf
New Testing Center in Houston
9/17/2025
You can now take TCFP online exams at Tactix of Houston!
Tactix of Houston
8799 North Loop East Service Road
Suite 270
Houston, TX 77029
As always, please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account, and if you get stuck or need help, send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Centers: DFW Area
9/4/2025
Two new online testing centers are now available in the Dalls-Fort Worth area:
Tactix of Dallas
1140 Empire Central Dr., Suite 235
Dallas, TX 75247
Tactix of Fort Worth
4200 South Freeway
La Gran Plaza, Suite 275
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. We're here if you have questions or need assistance: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
9/3/2025
We are very pleased to announce that we have a new testing center in the San Antonio area:
Tactix of San Antonio
9502 North Interstate 35
San Antonio, TX 78233
As always, you can schedule an online exam through your FIDO account. Please reach out to us if you need assistance or have questions: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New El Paso Testing Center
8/29/2025
We are happy to announce that we have a new testing center in El Paso that will be proctoring TCFP online exams.
Southwest University Testing Center
1420 Geronimo
Building 600, 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX 79925
Please schedule your online exam through your FIDO account. And if you need assistance, please send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Fire Marshal Curriculum
8/26/2025
The Fire Marshal curriculum has been updated and will be effective November 1, 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Fire Marshal curriculum, please send an email to: certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Commission meetings - 2026
8/22/2025
The Commission has set their meeting schedule for 2026:
- February 18, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- February 19, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- May 14, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
- August 19, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- August 20, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- November 12, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
2024 Injury Report
8/13/2025
The official 2024 Injury Report will be released AFTER the Aug. 21 Commission meeting.
This is because the Commission still has to give their official recommendations for the Texas Fire Service, which will happen at the August 21 meeting. Once we have the recommendations, the report can be finalized, and then it will be posted on our website by September 1.
If you have questions or concerns about the 2024 Injury Report, please send an email to injuries@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Borger
8/13/2025
We have a new online testing center location in Borger:
Frank Phillips College - Main Site
ARC/TRiO Building
1301 W Roosevelt Street
Borger, Texas
Please schedule your exam through your online FIDO account. And we're here if you need help! Send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Ropes Rescue Deadline - Oct. 1
8/6/2025
If you were going to take advantage of the "special temporary provision" in our rules ...
... that allows you to take the ropes rescue certification exams without first having to take an approved course, you must submit your application to test no later than October 1, 2025.
Please see the following rules for more information:
- Awareness/Operations level - rule §469.1
- Technician level - rule §469.201
The rules can be found by selecting the Services tab > Manuals > Standards Manual, then clicking on Chapter 469.
Please email testing@tcfp.texas.gov if you have questions or need help.
Nat'l FF Registry (NFR) for Cancer
7/22/2025
While over 23,000 firefighters across the US have registered with the NFR, only 2,300 in Texas are registered to date. Let's get every Texas firefighter registered!
What is the NFR for Cancer? The NFR is the largest existing effort undertaken to understand and reduce cancer among US firefighters. In 2018, Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. This act directed NIOSH to develop a voluntary registry of firefighters to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer.
How does the NFR for Cancer work? Every time someone is diagnosed with cancer, details about their cancer are reported to the cancer registry in their state, but detailed information about their work is not captured. By registering with the NFR and providing information about yourselves and your work as firefighters, it will allow researchers to match NFR information with cancer diagnosis information to better understand cancer and its risk factors in the fire service.
How do I join? Please visit NFR.CDC.GOV. It will take approximately 30 minutes to register.
You can download the NFR's fact sheet for more detailed information.
SFFMA/TCFP Reciprocity
7/21/2025
The SFFMA to TCFP reciprocal process is now live and available!
It is critical that you have the NEWLY UPDATED CERTIFICATE from the SFFMA in order to apply for TCFP certification. Do not try to apply without first obtaining this new certificate from the SFFMA. Applications that are submitted without the new SFFMA certificate will not be accepted.
Please download the attached PDF document for complete instructions on how to apply and for further information on the process. If you still need assistance after reading the attached PDF, please contact the SFFMA directly.
August 4: Two New Curriculum Committees
7/14/2025
The TCFP will be seeking qualified applicants for two new ad hoc curriculum committees beginning August 4, 2025.
First, a combined Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and Fire Instructor committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the ISO and Instructor I, II, and III disciplines. The minimum requirements include:
- Instructor II certification
- ISO certification
Experience teaching an ISO and/or Instructor course is preferred.
Also, a Fire Officer committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV disciplines. The minimum requirements for this committee include:
- Instructor II certification
- Fire Officer II certification
Experience teaching a fire officer course is preferred.
More information about each of the committees can be found on this webpage. Applications will be accepted for both committees beginning August 4 through September 5, 2025.
Water Rescue Certification
7/10/2025
We are currently in the early stages of creating a certification for Water Rescue ...
and, if it gets approved, Ropes Operations (at a minimum) will be a prerequisite to getting said certification. If you have any questions, please reach out to certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Time to Apply for a Committee
7/1/2025
The application period is NOW OPEN for the Commission’s three standing committees:
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during their August 20, 2025 workshop.
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, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026. 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.
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
To apply, please click on the link above and follow the prompts to submit your application by the July 31, 2025 deadline.
C&T meeting July 8-9, 2025
6/23/2025
The Curriculum & Testing committee will be meeting at TCFP HQ in Austin on July 8-9, 2025.
You may download the agenda from our calendar webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/calendar
Questions about the meeting? Please send an email to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
SFFMA Reciprocal Certification
6/5/2025
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification.
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification. The Register SFFMA Button that appears in the SUBMISSIONS portion of your FIDO account is non-functional at this time. More information will be forthcoming after the SFFMA Conference later this month. STAY TUNED!!!
Apply in July!
6/1/2025
Have you ever thought about being on one of the Commission’s three standing committees?
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
The annual application period is approaching!
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during the 8-20-25 workshop.
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 they will be selected to fill vacancies. The eligibility lists will be effective for one year, beginning 1-1-26 and expiring 12-31-26. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
At this time, please put a note on your calendar on July 1 to go to this link on our website.
Starting July 1, you will be able to find more information about each of the committees and the requirements to apply. Just follow the prompts to submit your application(s). Applications will only be accepted during the month of July.
Regional Meetings in June
5/29/2025
We have three regional meetings coming up in June in Bee Cave, Fort Worth, and Frisco.
Wed. June 11, 2025 - 9am
Bee Cave City Hall, Community Room
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX
Tue. June 17, 2025 - 10am
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Wed. June 18, 2025 - 10am
8601 Gary Burns Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
For more information about our regional meetings, and for the rest of the 2025 schedule, please go to our webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-meetings
FFI, FFII Curriculum/Testing Update
4/27/2026
To all Training Facilities, CTOs, Chiefs, and Staff:
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will transition to the NFPA 1010 (2024 edition) curriculum and testing standards beginning January 1, 2027.
This means that any student who completes FF-I or FF-II training and takes either the initial or second-attempt state certification written exam on or after January 1, 2027, will be tested under the updated standard. This includes all required performance skills.
Please communicate this information to all individuals who may be affected. Our goal is to ensure everyone has ample time to prepare for this transition.
If you have any questions, please contact the Testing Division at testing@tcfp.texas.gov or 512-379-7430.
UPDATE: Fire Inspectors
4/7/2026
All fire inspectors must complete a free training video (approximately five minutes long) on inspecting AEDs in Texas schools. This requirement applies even if you do not currently inspect schools. Fire inspector trainees must complete this video to be eligible for TCFP certification.
This requirement was enacted by the Texas Legislature during the most recent legislative session and is now a mandatory component of fire inspector certification.
How to Access the Training
- Log in to your personal FIDO account.
- Forgot your PIN? Visit this link and follow the instructions.
- Look for the banner containing the link to the required video.
- Watch the video.
- When it ends, you have 60 seconds to click the “Complete” tab.
- Once selected, your completion will be recorded in FIDO. The banner will disappear.
Verifying Completion
- Go to your FIDO profile
- Select Records on the left side of the page
- Select CERTIFICATIONS in the Green Bar
- Scroll down to the bottom and click SPECIAL under the A List, B List, and College headings.
Your completed training will be listed there. Note: it may take up to 24 hours for it to be visible in your account.
If you experience any issues, please submit a helpdesk request: helpdesk@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
3/24/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a meeting at TCFP HQ on April 22-23, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attend a session online!
3/13/2026
Our Compliance Division has set up an NFPA 1850 Informational Session that will be given virtually via MS Teams. If you haven't been able to get registered for an in-person meeting, please take a look at this new online option.
The online informational session will be April 7, 2026 at 10am. This session will be tailored for SCBA/PPE officers.
To register for the event, please use this link. Questions or concerns? Please send an email to: compliance@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
2/2/2026
We have a new online testing center for the San Antonio area:
St. Philip’s College Testing Center (MLK Campus)
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
Bldg. 8 WEC Room 207B
San Antonio, Texas 78203
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need assistance getting scheduled to take an exam: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
1/8/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a workshop on January 21 and a meeting on January 22, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Jan 2026
1/5/2026
We have two sessions coming up this month - one in Conroe on Jan. 21 and the other in Pearland on Jan. 27.
Both meetings start at 10am and should last two hours. For more information and the link to pre-register for CE, please visit our NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions webpage.
Regional Meetings - 2026
12/19/2025
The regional meeting schedule for 2026 has been set!
Please visit our Regional Meetings webpage for more details.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - 2026 Schedule
12/8/2025
We have published the schedule for the NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions that will be given by our compliance team, starting in January.
Dates, times, and locations can be found by going to this webpage:
www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-nfpa1850-sessions
(It's located under the"News + Events" tab.)
Please direct your questions and concerns about these informational sessions to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Coming Soon!
11/24/2025
The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 will go into effect on September 9, 2026.
We plan to offer two-hour informational sessions across the state to address the new 1850 standard and how it will affect your department's compliance with TCFP rules. These info sessions will be specifically designed for PPE/SCBA Officers.
Information sessions for Chief Officers will be presented at various conferences, symposiums, and regional meetings in 2026.
Dates and locations of these info session are in the works and will be coming soon. We will post additional announcements when we have more information to share.
Questions and concerns about these info sessions and NFPA 1850 updates can be sent to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
Testing Center in Alpine
11/21/2025
We're happy to have another testing center offering TCFP exams, this time in Alpine, TX:
Sul Ross State University, Alpine Testing Center
East Highway 90, Brisco Administrative Building
Alpine, TX 79830
Online exams may be scheduled through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need help! Send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Del Rio
11/18/2025
You can now take TCFP exams at Sul Ross State!
Sul Ross State University International Del Rio Testing Center
205 Wildcat Drive. Building L, Room 302
Del Rio, Texas 78840
Please schedule your online exam through your personal FIDO account. We are here to help if you need assistance. Send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
More New Online Testing Centers
11/14/2025
The Testing Division has been very busy onboarding new online testing centers:
TaylorMade Careers
1101 Satellite View, Suite 302
Round Rock, Texas 78685
Tactix of Round Rock
600 Round Rock W Drive, Suite 303
Round Rock, Texas 78681
University of Texas Public Testing Center
1912 Speedway, SZB 5.102
Austin, Texas 78712
Southwest Texas College Testing Center
2401 Garner Field Road, R.K. Miller Building (Letter J)
Uvalde, Texas 78801
Please schedule your TCFP online exams through your FIDO account. If you need assistance or support getting scheduled, send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center in Prosper
10/28/2025
We have a new online testing center that is now offering TCFP exams:
Ho2 Academy
560 West Frontier Pkwy, Suite 125
Prosper, TX 75078
As always, you can schedule any online exams through your FIDO account. And we are here to help if you need assistance or have questions. Just email us at testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Curriculum & Testing Committee
10/7/2025
The C&T committee is having a workshop on October 21 and a meeting on October 22, 2025.
Please refer to our calendar webpage where you can download a copy of the meeting agenda. And if you have questions or concerns about the meeting, please send an email to: curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attn: Female Firefighters
9/26/2025
You are being invited to take part in a research study ...
... to collect anthropometric body measurements from U.S. female firefighters to better inform the design, fit, and mobility of personal protective clothing. You are being invited to take part in this scanning session because you are an active-duty structural and/or wildland female firefighter in the United States. If you volunteer to take part in this study, you will be one of thousands to do so nationally.
09-26-2025.Female FF Remote Scan Instructions.pdf
New Testing Center in Houston
9/17/2025
You can now take TCFP online exams at Tactix of Houston!
Tactix of Houston
8799 North Loop East Service Road
Suite 270
Houston, TX 77029
As always, please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account, and if you get stuck or need help, send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Centers: DFW Area
9/4/2025
Two new online testing centers are now available in the Dalls-Fort Worth area:
Tactix of Dallas
1140 Empire Central Dr., Suite 235
Dallas, TX 75247
Tactix of Fort Worth
4200 South Freeway
La Gran Plaza, Suite 275
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. We're here if you have questions or need assistance: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
9/3/2025
We are very pleased to announce that we have a new testing center in the San Antonio area:
Tactix of San Antonio
9502 North Interstate 35
San Antonio, TX 78233
As always, you can schedule an online exam through your FIDO account. Please reach out to us if you need assistance or have questions: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New El Paso Testing Center
8/29/2025
We are happy to announce that we have a new testing center in El Paso that will be proctoring TCFP online exams.
Southwest University Testing Center
1420 Geronimo
Building 600, 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX 79925
Please schedule your online exam through your FIDO account. And if you need assistance, please send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Fire Marshal Curriculum
8/26/2025
The Fire Marshal curriculum has been updated and will be effective November 1, 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Fire Marshal curriculum, please send an email to: certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Commission meetings - 2026
8/22/2025
The Commission has set their meeting schedule for 2026:
- February 18, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- February 19, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- May 14, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
- August 19, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- August 20, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- November 12, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
2024 Injury Report
8/13/2025
The official 2024 Injury Report will be released AFTER the Aug. 21 Commission meeting.
This is because the Commission still has to give their official recommendations for the Texas Fire Service, which will happen at the August 21 meeting. Once we have the recommendations, the report can be finalized, and then it will be posted on our website by September 1.
If you have questions or concerns about the 2024 Injury Report, please send an email to injuries@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Borger
8/13/2025
We have a new online testing center location in Borger:
Frank Phillips College - Main Site
ARC/TRiO Building
1301 W Roosevelt Street
Borger, Texas
Please schedule your exam through your online FIDO account. And we're here if you need help! Send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Ropes Rescue Deadline - Oct. 1
8/6/2025
If you were going to take advantage of the "special temporary provision" in our rules ...
... that allows you to take the ropes rescue certification exams without first having to take an approved course, you must submit your application to test no later than October 1, 2025.
Please see the following rules for more information:
- Awareness/Operations level - rule §469.1
- Technician level - rule §469.201
The rules can be found by selecting the Services tab > Manuals > Standards Manual, then clicking on Chapter 469.
Please email testing@tcfp.texas.gov if you have questions or need help.
Nat'l FF Registry (NFR) for Cancer
7/22/2025
While over 23,000 firefighters across the US have registered with the NFR, only 2,300 in Texas are registered to date. Let's get every Texas firefighter registered!
What is the NFR for Cancer? The NFR is the largest existing effort undertaken to understand and reduce cancer among US firefighters. In 2018, Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. This act directed NIOSH to develop a voluntary registry of firefighters to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer.
How does the NFR for Cancer work? Every time someone is diagnosed with cancer, details about their cancer are reported to the cancer registry in their state, but detailed information about their work is not captured. By registering with the NFR and providing information about yourselves and your work as firefighters, it will allow researchers to match NFR information with cancer diagnosis information to better understand cancer and its risk factors in the fire service.
How do I join? Please visit NFR.CDC.GOV. It will take approximately 30 minutes to register.
You can download the NFR's fact sheet for more detailed information.
SFFMA/TCFP Reciprocity
7/21/2025
The SFFMA to TCFP reciprocal process is now live and available!
It is critical that you have the NEWLY UPDATED CERTIFICATE from the SFFMA in order to apply for TCFP certification. Do not try to apply without first obtaining this new certificate from the SFFMA. Applications that are submitted without the new SFFMA certificate will not be accepted.
Please download the attached PDF document for complete instructions on how to apply and for further information on the process. If you still need assistance after reading the attached PDF, please contact the SFFMA directly.
August 4: Two New Curriculum Committees
7/14/2025
The TCFP will be seeking qualified applicants for two new ad hoc curriculum committees beginning August 4, 2025.
First, a combined Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and Fire Instructor committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the ISO and Instructor I, II, and III disciplines. The minimum requirements include:
- Instructor II certification
- ISO certification
Experience teaching an ISO and/or Instructor course is preferred.
Also, a Fire Officer committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV disciplines. The minimum requirements for this committee include:
- Instructor II certification
- Fire Officer II certification
Experience teaching a fire officer course is preferred.
More information about each of the committees can be found on this webpage. Applications will be accepted for both committees beginning August 4 through September 5, 2025.
Water Rescue Certification
7/10/2025
We are currently in the early stages of creating a certification for Water Rescue ...
and, if it gets approved, Ropes Operations (at a minimum) will be a prerequisite to getting said certification. If you have any questions, please reach out to certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Time to Apply for a Committee
7/1/2025
The application period is NOW OPEN for the Commission’s three standing committees:
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during their August 20, 2025 workshop.
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, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026. 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.
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
To apply, please click on the link above and follow the prompts to submit your application by the July 31, 2025 deadline.
C&T meeting July 8-9, 2025
6/23/2025
The Curriculum & Testing committee will be meeting at TCFP HQ in Austin on July 8-9, 2025.
You may download the agenda from our calendar webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/calendar
Questions about the meeting? Please send an email to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
SFFMA Reciprocal Certification
6/5/2025
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification.
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification. The Register SFFMA Button that appears in the SUBMISSIONS portion of your FIDO account is non-functional at this time. More information will be forthcoming after the SFFMA Conference later this month. STAY TUNED!!!
Apply in July!
6/1/2025
Have you ever thought about being on one of the Commission’s three standing committees?
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
The annual application period is approaching!
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during the 8-20-25 workshop.
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 they will be selected to fill vacancies. The eligibility lists will be effective for one year, beginning 1-1-26 and expiring 12-31-26. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
At this time, please put a note on your calendar on July 1 to go to this link on our website.
Starting July 1, you will be able to find more information about each of the committees and the requirements to apply. Just follow the prompts to submit your application(s). Applications will only be accepted during the month of July.
Regional Meetings in June
5/29/2025
We have three regional meetings coming up in June in Bee Cave, Fort Worth, and Frisco.
Wed. June 11, 2025 - 9am
Bee Cave City Hall, Community Room
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX
Tue. June 17, 2025 - 10am
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Wed. June 18, 2025 - 10am
8601 Gary Burns Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
For more information about our regional meetings, and for the rest of the 2025 schedule, please go to our webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-meetings
FFI, FFII Curriculum/Testing Update
4/27/2026
To all Training Facilities, CTOs, Chiefs, and Staff:
The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will transition to the NFPA 1010 (2024 edition) curriculum and testing standards beginning January 1, 2027.
This means that any student who completes FF-I or FF-II training and takes either the initial or second-attempt state certification written exam on or after January 1, 2027, will be tested under the updated standard. This includes all required performance skills.
Please communicate this information to all individuals who may be affected. Our goal is to ensure everyone has ample time to prepare for this transition.
If you have any questions, please contact the Testing Division at testing@tcfp.texas.gov or 512-379-7430.
UPDATE: Fire Inspectors
4/7/2026
All fire inspectors must complete a free training video (approximately five minutes long) on inspecting AEDs in Texas schools. This requirement applies even if you do not currently inspect schools. Fire inspector trainees must complete this video to be eligible for TCFP certification.
This requirement was enacted by the Texas Legislature during the most recent legislative session and is now a mandatory component of fire inspector certification.
How to Access the Training
- Log in to your personal FIDO account.
- Forgot your PIN? Visit this link and follow the instructions.
- Look for the banner containing the link to the required video.
- Watch the video.
- When it ends, you have 60 seconds to click the “Complete” tab.
- Once selected, your completion will be recorded in FIDO. The banner will disappear.
Verifying Completion
- Go to your FIDO profile
- Select Records on the left side of the page
- Select CERTIFICATIONS in the Green Bar
- Scroll down to the bottom and click SPECIAL under the A List, B List, and College headings.
Your completed training will be listed there. Note: it may take up to 24 hours for it to be visible in your account.
If you experience any issues, please submit a helpdesk request: helpdesk@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
3/24/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a meeting at TCFP HQ on April 22-23, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attend a session online!
3/13/2026
Our Compliance Division has set up an NFPA 1850 Informational Session that will be given virtually via MS Teams. If you haven't been able to get registered for an in-person meeting, please take a look at this new online option.
The online informational session will be April 7, 2026 at 10am. This session will be tailored for SCBA/PPE officers.
To register for the event, please use this link. Questions or concerns? Please send an email to: compliance@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
2/2/2026
We have a new online testing center for the San Antonio area:
St. Philip’s College Testing Center (MLK Campus)
1801 Martin Luther King Dr.
Bldg. 8 WEC Room 207B
San Antonio, Texas 78203
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need assistance getting scheduled to take an exam: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
Curriculum & Testing Committee
1/8/2026
The Curriculum & Testing committee is having a workshop on January 21 and a meeting on January 22, 2026.
Please refer to our calendar webpage for more details. Questions or concerns about the meeting can be sent to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Jan 2026
1/5/2026
We have two sessions coming up this month - one in Conroe on Jan. 21 and the other in Pearland on Jan. 27.
Both meetings start at 10am and should last two hours. For more information and the link to pre-register for CE, please visit our NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions webpage.
Regional Meetings - 2026
12/19/2025
The regional meeting schedule for 2026 has been set!
Please visit our Regional Meetings webpage for more details.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - 2026 Schedule
12/8/2025
We have published the schedule for the NFPA 1850 Informational Sessions that will be given by our compliance team, starting in January.
Dates, times, and locations can be found by going to this webpage:
www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-nfpa1850-sessions
(It's located under the"News + Events" tab.)
Please direct your questions and concerns about these informational sessions to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
NFPA 1850 Info Sessions - Coming Soon!
11/24/2025
The 2026 edition of NFPA 1850 will go into effect on September 9, 2026.
We plan to offer two-hour informational sessions across the state to address the new 1850 standard and how it will affect your department's compliance with TCFP rules. These info sessions will be specifically designed for PPE/SCBA Officers.
Information sessions for Chief Officers will be presented at various conferences, symposiums, and regional meetings in 2026.
Dates and locations of these info session are in the works and will be coming soon. We will post additional announcements when we have more information to share.
Questions and concerns about these info sessions and NFPA 1850 updates can be sent to compliance@tcfp.texas.gov.
Testing Center in Alpine
11/21/2025
We're happy to have another testing center offering TCFP exams, this time in Alpine, TX:
Sul Ross State University, Alpine Testing Center
East Highway 90, Brisco Administrative Building
Alpine, TX 79830
Online exams may be scheduled through your FIDO account. Reach out to us if you need help! Send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Del Rio
11/18/2025
You can now take TCFP exams at Sul Ross State!
Sul Ross State University International Del Rio Testing Center
205 Wildcat Drive. Building L, Room 302
Del Rio, Texas 78840
Please schedule your online exam through your personal FIDO account. We are here to help if you need assistance. Send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
More New Online Testing Centers
11/14/2025
The Testing Division has been very busy onboarding new online testing centers:
TaylorMade Careers
1101 Satellite View, Suite 302
Round Rock, Texas 78685
Tactix of Round Rock
600 Round Rock W Drive, Suite 303
Round Rock, Texas 78681
University of Texas Public Testing Center
1912 Speedway, SZB 5.102
Austin, Texas 78712
Southwest Texas College Testing Center
2401 Garner Field Road, R.K. Miller Building (Letter J)
Uvalde, Texas 78801
Please schedule your TCFP online exams through your FIDO account. If you need assistance or support getting scheduled, send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center in Prosper
10/28/2025
We have a new online testing center that is now offering TCFP exams:
Ho2 Academy
560 West Frontier Pkwy, Suite 125
Prosper, TX 75078
As always, you can schedule any online exams through your FIDO account. And we are here to help if you need assistance or have questions. Just email us at testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Curriculum & Testing Committee
10/7/2025
The C&T committee is having a workshop on October 21 and a meeting on October 22, 2025.
Please refer to our calendar webpage where you can download a copy of the meeting agenda. And if you have questions or concerns about the meeting, please send an email to: curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
Attn: Female Firefighters
9/26/2025
You are being invited to take part in a research study ...
... to collect anthropometric body measurements from U.S. female firefighters to better inform the design, fit, and mobility of personal protective clothing. You are being invited to take part in this scanning session because you are an active-duty structural and/or wildland female firefighter in the United States. If you volunteer to take part in this study, you will be one of thousands to do so nationally.
09-26-2025.Female FF Remote Scan Instructions.pdf
New Testing Center in Houston
9/17/2025
You can now take TCFP online exams at Tactix of Houston!
Tactix of Houston
8799 North Loop East Service Road
Suite 270
Houston, TX 77029
As always, please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account, and if you get stuck or need help, send us an email: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Centers: DFW Area
9/4/2025
Two new online testing centers are now available in the Dalls-Fort Worth area:
Tactix of Dallas
1140 Empire Central Dr., Suite 235
Dallas, TX 75247
Tactix of Fort Worth
4200 South Freeway
La Gran Plaza, Suite 275
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Please schedule your online exams through your FIDO account. We're here if you have questions or need assistance: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New Testing Center: San Antonio
9/3/2025
We are very pleased to announce that we have a new testing center in the San Antonio area:
Tactix of San Antonio
9502 North Interstate 35
San Antonio, TX 78233
As always, you can schedule an online exam through your FIDO account. Please reach out to us if you need assistance or have questions: testing@tcfp.texas.gov
New El Paso Testing Center
8/29/2025
We are happy to announce that we have a new testing center in El Paso that will be proctoring TCFP online exams.
Southwest University Testing Center
1420 Geronimo
Building 600, 2nd Floor
El Paso, TX 79925
Please schedule your online exam through your FIDO account. And if you need assistance, please send an email to testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Fire Marshal Curriculum
8/26/2025
The Fire Marshal curriculum has been updated and will be effective November 1, 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Fire Marshal curriculum, please send an email to: certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Commission meetings - 2026
8/22/2025
The Commission has set their meeting schedule for 2026:
- February 18, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- February 19, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- May 14, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
- August 19, 2026 - Workshop (time TBD)
- August 20, 2026 - Commission meeting, 9am
- November 12, 2026 - Commission meeting, 10am
2024 Injury Report
8/13/2025
The official 2024 Injury Report will be released AFTER the Aug. 21 Commission meeting.
This is because the Commission still has to give their official recommendations for the Texas Fire Service, which will happen at the August 21 meeting. Once we have the recommendations, the report can be finalized, and then it will be posted on our website by September 1.
If you have questions or concerns about the 2024 Injury Report, please send an email to injuries@tcfp.texas.gov.
New Testing Center in Borger
8/13/2025
We have a new online testing center location in Borger:
Frank Phillips College - Main Site
ARC/TRiO Building
1301 W Roosevelt Street
Borger, Texas
Please schedule your exam through your online FIDO account. And we're here if you need help! Send an email to: testing@tcfp.texas.gov.
Ropes Rescue Deadline - Oct. 1
8/6/2025
If you were going to take advantage of the "special temporary provision" in our rules ...
... that allows you to take the ropes rescue certification exams without first having to take an approved course, you must submit your application to test no later than October 1, 2025.
Please see the following rules for more information:
- Awareness/Operations level - rule §469.1
- Technician level - rule §469.201
The rules can be found by selecting the Services tab > Manuals > Standards Manual, then clicking on Chapter 469.
Please email testing@tcfp.texas.gov if you have questions or need help.
Nat'l FF Registry (NFR) for Cancer
7/22/2025
While over 23,000 firefighters across the US have registered with the NFR, only 2,300 in Texas are registered to date. Let's get every Texas firefighter registered!
What is the NFR for Cancer? The NFR is the largest existing effort undertaken to understand and reduce cancer among US firefighters. In 2018, Congress passed the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act. This act directed NIOSH to develop a voluntary registry of firefighters to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer.
How does the NFR for Cancer work? Every time someone is diagnosed with cancer, details about their cancer are reported to the cancer registry in their state, but detailed information about their work is not captured. By registering with the NFR and providing information about yourselves and your work as firefighters, it will allow researchers to match NFR information with cancer diagnosis information to better understand cancer and its risk factors in the fire service.
How do I join? Please visit NFR.CDC.GOV. It will take approximately 30 minutes to register.
You can download the NFR's fact sheet for more detailed information.
SFFMA/TCFP Reciprocity
7/21/2025
The SFFMA to TCFP reciprocal process is now live and available!
It is critical that you have the NEWLY UPDATED CERTIFICATE from the SFFMA in order to apply for TCFP certification. Do not try to apply without first obtaining this new certificate from the SFFMA. Applications that are submitted without the new SFFMA certificate will not be accepted.
Please download the attached PDF document for complete instructions on how to apply and for further information on the process. If you still need assistance after reading the attached PDF, please contact the SFFMA directly.
August 4: Two New Curriculum Committees
7/14/2025
The TCFP will be seeking qualified applicants for two new ad hoc curriculum committees beginning August 4, 2025.
First, a combined Incident Safety Officer (ISO) and Fire Instructor committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the ISO and Instructor I, II, and III disciplines. The minimum requirements include:
- Instructor II certification
- ISO certification
Experience teaching an ISO and/or Instructor course is preferred.
Also, a Fire Officer committee will review, edit and make changes to the curriculum, skills, test questions and the administrative code for the Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV disciplines. The minimum requirements for this committee include:
- Instructor II certification
- Fire Officer II certification
Experience teaching a fire officer course is preferred.
More information about each of the committees can be found on this webpage. Applications will be accepted for both committees beginning August 4 through September 5, 2025.
Water Rescue Certification
7/10/2025
We are currently in the early stages of creating a certification for Water Rescue ...
and, if it gets approved, Ropes Operations (at a minimum) will be a prerequisite to getting said certification. If you have any questions, please reach out to certifications@tcfp.texas.gov.
Time to Apply for a Committee
7/1/2025
The application period is NOW OPEN for the Commission’s three standing committees:
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during their August 20, 2025 workshop.
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, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026. 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.
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
To apply, please click on the link above and follow the prompts to submit your application by the July 31, 2025 deadline.
C&T meeting July 8-9, 2025
6/23/2025
The Curriculum & Testing committee will be meeting at TCFP HQ in Austin on July 8-9, 2025.
You may download the agenda from our calendar webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/calendar
Questions about the meeting? Please send an email to curriculum@tcfp.texas.gov.
SFFMA Reciprocal Certification
6/5/2025
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification.
TCFP is NOT currently accepting SFFMA certification for reciprocal TCFP certification. The Register SFFMA Button that appears in the SUBMISSIONS portion of your FIDO account is non-functional at this time. More information will be forthcoming after the SFFMA Conference later this month. STAY TUNED!!!
Apply in July!
6/1/2025
Have you ever thought about being on one of the Commission’s three standing committees?
- Firefighter Advisory Committee
- Health & Wellness Committee
- Curriculum & Testing Committee
The annual application period is approaching!
TCFP will accept applications from July 1 – 31, 2025. The applications will be presented to the Commission during the 8-20-25 workshop.
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 they will be selected to fill vacancies. The eligibility lists will be effective for one year, beginning 1-1-26 and expiring 12-31-26. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
At this time, please put a note on your calendar on July 1 to go to this link on our website.
Starting July 1, you will be able to find more information about each of the committees and the requirements to apply. Just follow the prompts to submit your application(s). Applications will only be accepted during the month of July.
Regional Meetings in June
5/29/2025
We have three regional meetings coming up in June in Bee Cave, Fort Worth, and Frisco.
Wed. June 11, 2025 - 9am
Bee Cave City Hall, Community Room
4000 Galleria Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX
Tue. June 17, 2025 - 10am
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Wed. June 18, 2025 - 10am
8601 Gary Burns Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
For more information about our regional meetings, and for the rest of the 2025 schedule, please go to our webpage: https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/regional-meetings