Latest Announcements

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

10/28/2019

The 2020 edition of NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting has been published by the National Fire Protection Association.

TCFP is currently revising and editing TCFP Form-066 “Compliance Inspection Guide” to reflect the 2020 edition of NFPA 1851 and will have it available on the website as soon as possible.

Please note: The Compliance Inspection Guide document is intended to aid regulated agencies to prepare for and comply with inspections and commission rules. The Compliance Inspection Guide is not, exhaustive of all the statutes, codes and/or rules that the TCFP is authorized to enforce. It is a guide.

If you have any questions relating to this or any other compliance matter, please contact your regional compliance officer.

Retirement

8/27/2019

Executive Director Tim Rutland has announced his retirement from state service, effective September 30th. Director Rutland began working at the Texas Commission on Fire Protection in July 2007, following a 25-year career with the Corpus Christi Fire

Department. His initial responsibilities with TCFP involved review and approval of training courses and conducting state certification exams. During his first year with the Commission, he was promoted to supervisor over the certification team. In January of 2012 he accepted the position of Educational and Professional Development Manager for the agency, which at the time included curriculum development, injury reporting, and the agency’s library program in addition to all certification activities. Tim was named as interim Executive Director in April of 2013, and was selected for the permanent position in February 2014.

Although retiring from TCFP, Director Rutland will be continuing in his commitment to the Texas fire service with the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association.

Attention Certified Inspectors:

8/16/2019

Special provisional language has been adopted for Plan Examiner Personnel §429.201. It allows eligible individuals to apply for the Plan Examiner certification if certain criteria are met.

Please review the attached document for more information here.

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

8/15/2019

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter ad hoc curriculum committee to assist in updating the TCFP ARFF curriculum. Application deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2019.

Individuals selected will not be compensated for service or travel.

Health and wellness program page

4/30/2019

A health and wellness program page has just been launched. This page will be continually updated with pertinent firefighter related health and wellness information.

Check it out here.

Available soon

4/8/2019

A new module has been developed for FIDO department administrators submitting applications, including certifications, exams, IFSAC Seals, and record reviews.

See a preview of the module and view Application Tutorials here.

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

4/5/2019

TCFP-066 Compliance Inspection Guide is available to help regulated departments prepare for an inspection.

This inspection guide and checklist is updated and available by clicking here: Compliance Inspection Memo

Reminder notice:

1/15/2019

Revised standard operating procedure related to firefighter protective clothing is due to the regional compliance officer January 31, 2019. Violation notices to follow for failure to comply.

The information is being distributed to departments, training programs, and other affected entities, and it can also be accessed here.

Attention all certified training facilities:

12/10/2018

The renewal module for certified training facilities will be available on Monday, December 3, 2018. Log into FIDO to create and pay invoice by 1/31/2019 to avoid late fees.

New exams available online

9/13/2018

The following exams are now available in online format:

Inspector I
Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Inspector (Combined: Inspector I, Inspector II, Plans Examiner I)
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Please go to Online Test Sites

The 2017 injury report is now available

8/22/2018

The 2017 Injury Report has been posted. You can download a copy of it here.

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

8/8/2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, departments and individual certificate holders can renew certifications via the new FIDO renewal module for the October 31, 2018 expiration date.

Complete by October 31, 2018. Individual Certificate holders click here.

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

8/8/2018

New rule language was recently adopted in 435.1 of the Commission's Standards Manual pertaining to care and maintenance of PPE.

Along with the adoption, TCFP has also developed guidance regarding components that must be included in a regulated entity's care and maintenance SOP. The information is being distributed to departments, training programs, and other affected entities,

Online Testing is now available

8/8/2018

We want to make sure everyone knows on-line testing is currently available for the following exams: Instructor I, II and III, Officer I, II, III and IV, Basic Wildland Firefighter, Incident Safety Officer, Hazmat Incident Commander..

Driver Operator-Pumper, Driver Operator-Aerial. Fee is $55 for exams. Additional fees may apply.

TCFP test application fee reduced

5/20/2018

On May 20th, the fee for processing applications for testing is reduced from $85 to $55.

Mailed applications that are postmarked on or after May 20th will be processed at the new $55 fee. Postmarked prior to May 20th are subject $85 fee.

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

4/26/2018

If you are experiencing difficulty logging in to your FIDO account, and are using Internet Explorer, it may be due to your browser being out of date. Please update your settings by following these steps on your computer:

Go to your Start menu
select Control Panel

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

4/10/2018

Please submit all 2017 injury reports by April 30 to have your department's data included in the official report to the commission. All reports of "No Injuries" should also be submitted by this date.

For general information about injury reports, please refer to the injury reporting program page. If you have additional questions or concerns about reporting 2017 injuries, please call 512-936-3833 or email info@tcfp.texas.gov.

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

3/20/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection wants your input! Please take our brief customer service survey to let us know how we are doing. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

FIDO Update

2/12/2018

Commission personnel are working this week to complete the critical programming for a replacement interface for FIDO. We expect to launch the replacement on Tuesday, February 20th.

The new interface will look and function differently, and most importantly should correct the problems encountered with the version introduced in January. The interface should have the basic functions and features needed for most situations, with additiona

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc

2/8/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for the hazardous materials ad hoc curriculum committee to assist in updating all the hazmat certifications currently offered:

Awareness, Operations, Technician, and Incident Commander.

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

10/28/2019

TCFP is currently revising and editing TCFP Form-066 “Compliance Inspection Guide” to reflect the 2020 edition of NFPA 1851 and will have it available on the website as soon as possible.

If you have any questions relating to this or any other compliance matter, please contact your regional compliance officer.

Retirement

8/27/2019

Attention Certified Inspectors:

8/16/2019

Special provisional language has been adopted for Plan Examiner Personnel §429.201. It allows eligible individuals to apply for the Plan Examiner certification if certain criteria are met.

Please review the attached document for more information here.

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

8/15/2019

Individuals selected will not be compensated for service or travel.

Health and wellness program page

4/30/2019

A health and wellness program page has just been launched. This page will be continually updated with pertinent firefighter related health and wellness information.

Check it out here.

Available soon

4/8/2019

A new module has been developed for FIDO department administrators submitting applications, including certifications, exams, IFSAC Seals, and record reviews.

See a preview of the module and view Application Tutorials here.

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

4/5/2019

TCFP-066 Compliance Inspection Guide is available to help regulated departments prepare for an inspection.

This inspection guide and checklist is updated and available by clicking here: Compliance Inspection Memo

Reminder notice:

1/15/2019

Revised standard operating procedure related to firefighter protective clothing is due to the regional compliance officer January 31, 2019. Violation notices to follow for failure to comply.

The information is being distributed to departments, training programs, and other affected entities, and it can also be accessed here.

Attention all certified training facilities:

12/10/2018

The renewal module for certified training facilities will be available on Monday, December 3, 2018. Log into FIDO to create and pay invoice by 1/31/2019 to avoid late fees.

New exams available online

9/13/2018

The following exams are now available in online format:

Inspector I
Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Inspector (Combined: Inspector I, Inspector II, Plans Examiner I)
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Please go to Online Test Sites

The 2017 injury report is now available

8/22/2018

The 2017 Injury Report has been posted. You can download a copy of it here.

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

8/8/2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, departments and individual certificate holders can renew certifications via the new FIDO renewal module for the October 31, 2018 expiration date.

Complete by October 31, 2018. Individual Certificate holders click here.

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

8/8/2018

New rule language was recently adopted in 435.1 of the Commission's Standards Manual pertaining to care and maintenance of PPE.

Online Testing is now available

8/8/2018

Driver Operator-Pumper, Driver Operator-Aerial. Fee is $55 for exams. Additional fees may apply.

TCFP test application fee reduced

5/20/2018

On May 20th, the fee for processing applications for testing is reduced from $85 to $55.

Mailed applications that are postmarked on or after May 20th will be processed at the new $55 fee. Postmarked prior to May 20th are subject $85 fee.

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

4/26/2018

Go to your Start menu
select Control Panel

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

4/10/2018

Please submit all 2017 injury reports by April 30 to have your department's data included in the official report to the commission. All reports of "No Injuries" should also be submitted by this date.

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

3/20/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection wants your input! Please take our brief customer service survey to let us know how we are doing. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

FIDO Update

2/12/2018

Commission personnel are working this week to complete the critical programming for a replacement interface for FIDO. We expect to launch the replacement on Tuesday, February 20th.

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc

2/8/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for the hazardous materials ad hoc curriculum committee to assist in updating all the hazmat certifications currently offered:

Awareness, Operations, Technician, and Incident Commander.

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

10/28/2019

TCFP is currently revising and editing TCFP Form-066 “Compliance Inspection Guide” to reflect the 2020 edition of NFPA 1851 and will have it available on the website as soon as possible.

If you have any questions relating to this or any other compliance matter, please contact your regional compliance officer.

Retirement

8/27/2019

Attention Certified Inspectors:

8/16/2019

Special provisional language has been adopted for Plan Examiner Personnel §429.201. It allows eligible individuals to apply for the Plan Examiner certification if certain criteria are met.

Please review the attached document for more information here.

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

8/15/2019

Individuals selected will not be compensated for service or travel.

Health and wellness program page

4/30/2019

A health and wellness program page has just been launched. This page will be continually updated with pertinent firefighter related health and wellness information.

Check it out here.

Available soon

4/8/2019

A new module has been developed for FIDO department administrators submitting applications, including certifications, exams, IFSAC Seals, and record reviews.

See a preview of the module and view Application Tutorials here.

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

4/5/2019

TCFP-066 Compliance Inspection Guide is available to help regulated departments prepare for an inspection.

This inspection guide and checklist is updated and available by clicking here: Compliance Inspection Memo

Reminder notice:

1/15/2019

Revised standard operating procedure related to firefighter protective clothing is due to the regional compliance officer January 31, 2019. Violation notices to follow for failure to comply.

The information is being distributed to departments, training programs, and other affected entities, and it can also be accessed here.

Attention all certified training facilities:

12/10/2018

The renewal module for certified training facilities will be available on Monday, December 3, 2018. Log into FIDO to create and pay invoice by 1/31/2019 to avoid late fees.

New exams available online

9/13/2018

The following exams are now available in online format:

Inspector I
Inspector II
Plans Examiner I
Inspector (Combined: Inspector I, Inspector II, Plans Examiner I)
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter

Please go to Online Test Sites

The 2017 injury report is now available

8/22/2018

The 2017 Injury Report has been posted. You can download a copy of it here.

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

8/8/2018

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, departments and individual certificate holders can renew certifications via the new FIDO renewal module for the October 31, 2018 expiration date.

Complete by October 31, 2018. Individual Certificate holders click here.

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

8/8/2018

New rule language was recently adopted in 435.1 of the Commission's Standards Manual pertaining to care and maintenance of PPE.

Online Testing is now available

8/8/2018

Driver Operator-Pumper, Driver Operator-Aerial. Fee is $55 for exams. Additional fees may apply.

TCFP test application fee reduced

5/20/2018

On May 20th, the fee for processing applications for testing is reduced from $85 to $55.

Mailed applications that are postmarked on or after May 20th will be processed at the new $55 fee. Postmarked prior to May 20th are subject $85 fee.

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

4/26/2018

Go to your Start menu
select Control Panel

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

4/10/2018

Please submit all 2017 injury reports by April 30 to have your department's data included in the official report to the commission. All reports of "No Injuries" should also be submitted by this date.

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

3/20/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection wants your input! Please take our brief customer service survey to let us know how we are doing. This survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

FIDO Update

2/12/2018

Commission personnel are working this week to complete the critical programming for a replacement interface for FIDO. We expect to launch the replacement on Tuesday, February 20th.

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc

2/8/2018

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection is seeking qualified applicants for the hazardous materials ad hoc curriculum committee to assist in updating all the hazmat certifications currently offered:

Awareness, Operations, Technician, and Incident Commander.

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Latest Announcements

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

Retirement

Attention Certified Inspectors:

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

Health and wellness program page

Available soon

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

Reminder notice:

Attention all certified training facilities:

New exams available online

The 2017 injury report is now available

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

Online Testing is now available

TCFP test application fee reduced

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

FIDO Update

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

Retirement

Attention Certified Inspectors:

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

Health and wellness program page

Available soon

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

Reminder notice:

Attention all certified training facilities:

New exams available online

The 2017 injury report is now available

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

Online Testing is now available

TCFP test application fee reduced

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

FIDO Update

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc

Attention All TCFP Regulated Agencies

Retirement

Attention Certified Inspectors:

Applicants: Aircraft Rescue Firefighter committee

Health and wellness program page

Available soon

Revised TCFP 066 Compliance Inspection Guide

Reminder notice:

Attention all certified training facilities:

New exams available online

The 2017 injury report is now available

Renewal begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018

New Requirements for PPE SOPs

Online Testing is now available

TCFP test application fee reduced

Having trouble accessing FIDO?

2017 Injury Reporting Deadline

TCFP Customer Service survey now available

FIDO Update

Seeking applicants for hazardous materials ad hoc