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Texas Commission on Fire Protection

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Texas Commission on Fire Protection
FormationOctober 1, 1991; 33 years ago (1991-10-01)
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Location
  • 4800 N Lamar Blvd Suite 370, Austin, TX 78756
Region served
Texas
Websitehttp://www.tcfp.texas.gov/

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is a Texas state governmental agency tasked with overseeing and regulating all paid fire departments, and firefighting standards within Texas. [1]

The agency provides a variety of services including the writing and publication of curriculum manuals, standard manuals, job postings, and injury reports. Commission members are appointed by the Texas State Governor and subsequently confirmed by the Texas State Senate. Once commissioned; commission members each acquire the title of Commissioner, and hold office for a six-year term.[2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Certification FAQs - general". tcfp.texas.gov. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
  2. ^ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/14699/ “Gov. Perry Appoints Cortes to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Office of the Governor, May 28, 2010.
  3. ^ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/15556/ “Gov. Perry Appoints McMakin to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Office of the Governor, January 11, 2011.
  4. ^ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/17652/ “Gov. Perry Appoints Ekiss to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Office of the Governor, September 17, 2012.
  5. ^ http://governor.state.tx.us/news/appointment/18285/"Gov. Perry Appoints Gonzalez, Gutheinz, McMarkin and Perez to Texas Commission on Fire Protection", by: Office of the Governor Rick Perry, March 26, 2013.
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