Texas Commission on Fire Protection explained

Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Headquarters:	Austin, Texas
Location:	4800 N Lamar Blvd Suite 370, Austin, TX 78756
Region Served:	Texas
Website:	http://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. The agency provides a variety of services including the writing and publication of curriculum manuals, standard manuals, job postings, and injury reports.^[1] 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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Certification FAQs - general. tcfp.texas.gov. 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.