Open Committee Positions

Responsibilities

Every member appointed to an Ad Hoc Committee must attend meetings regularly, and must take part in subcommittee activities.

Regular committee meetings are typically held every 1-2 months. The presiding officer may also call for special committee meetings. Members must travel to Austin for in-person meetings as well as participate in remote meetings via teleconferencing (such as Microsoft Teams, ZOOM, etc.). Each meeting may last several hours and may require overnight stays for two-day meetings. Working group members will not receive compensation nor reimbursement for expenses while serving on this Ad Hoc Committee.

Minimum requirements include:

• Instructor II certification
• Fire Investigator certification
• Experience teaching a Fire Investigator course is a plus

​​​​​​​Important:

• Please briefly describe your fire instruction experience in the space provided in the application
• Be sure to add @tcfp.texas.gov to your “allowed senders” to avoid our email communications getting lost in your spam folder
• All communications will be sent to the address specified in the application

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with fellow Committee Members to identify emerging health and wellness issues affecting firefighters and develop proactive solutions.
2. Participate in regular meetings to discuss current initiatives, review progress, and strategize future actions.
3. Conduct research and stay informed about best practices, trends, and advancements in firefighter health and wellness.
4. Assist in the planning and execution of educational programs, workshops, and training sessions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing injuries and illnesses among firefighters.
5. Contribute to the development of resources, guidelines, and policies related to firefighter health and wellness, ensuring alignment with state regulations and industry standards.
6. Serve as a liaison between the Committee and relevant stakeholders, including fire departments, healthcare professionals, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
7. Support data collection and analysis efforts to monitor the effectiveness of health and wellness initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
8. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in handling sensitive information related to firefighter health and wellness.
9. Attend regional TCFP meetings to share committee lessons, progress, and initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with the culture, dynamics, and guiding principles of the fire service or a related field.
2. Experience with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams or management of Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) or related areas (suicide ideation, depression, anxiety, etc.).
3. Experience working in health and safety areas of fire departments or a related field.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse audiences.
5. Experience in designing and delivering educational/training programs or workshops.
6. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
7. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
8. Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on emerging research in the fields of firefighter physical and mental health and wellness.
9. Joining our Health and Wellness Committee offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our firefighters/paramedics and foster a culture of support and resilience within our organization. If you are passionate about health and wellness advocacy and eager to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Committee members will be responsible for regularly attending quarterly meetings, may serve on or advise ad-hoc committees, work collaboratively with other committee members, TCFP staff and Commissioners to develop and maintain TCFP certification curricula in accordance with the State of Texas, TCFP, NFPA, IFSAC, or other applicable authorities having jurisdiction or organizations of relevance to the core mission of the TCFP. 

Minimum Requirements:  Applicants must be TCFP certified fire protection personnel (any discipline), hold a current Fire Instructor II certification, and have teaching experience. When applying, please describe your teaching experience including years teaching, fire disciplines, and current/past training organizations.

Responsibilities 

1. Members will voluntarily serve on this committee and will dedicate themselves to the safety, advancement, and administration of the Texas Fire Service.
2. The composition of the committee will attempt to represent the various stakeholders within the Texas fire service with consideration of size of department, region, and specific needs according to the Commission.
3. Job duties and functions of the Firefighter Advisory Committee are as follows: 

• Regularly attend and participate in all meetings. 
• Review, research, comment, and recommend on all matters requested by the Commission. 
• Review, comment, and recommend on matters pertaining to the Annual TCFP Injury Report. 
• Review any rule(s) assigned to them by the Commission for relevance and applicability. 
• Request, consider, and respond to reports from the Commission, Curriculum and Testing Committee, Health and Wellness Committee, other standing committees, ad-hoc committees, and TCFP staff on matters related to the Texas fire service.

Minimum requirements for appointment as a Firefighter Advisory Committee member:

1. Must hold a current structural firefighter certificate with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
2. Additional certifications in various disciplines will be considered based upon the needs of the Commission.
3. Members will represent the betterment of the Texas fire service as a whole and not just their specific organizations.
4. Members will work collaboratively with the TCFP Commissioners, TCFP staff, and all TCFP Committees, and other applicable authorities having jurisdiction or organizations and associations of relevance to the core mission(s) of the TCFP.
5. Members will perform other duties as may be required for the furtherance of the professional development and progression of the Texas Fire Service, administered by the Commission.