Program Introduction
The Texas Fire Chiefs Recognition Program is a voluntary process where fire departments in Texas prove their compliance with Texas fire service’s current Best Practices. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Fire Service professionals to assist departments in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights.
The Texas Fire Chiefs Association developed the Recognition Program to assist Texas departments in meeting their professional obligations to the citizens of Texas. An appointed Committee of fire service professionals from across the state developed the Recognition Program and identified the Best Practices for Texas Fire Departments. This Committee now conducts reviews of a department’s efforts and …show more content…
During the four year period the department must submit an annual report and proofs of compliance for four performance related standards. These are reviewed as they are received and compliance verified. During the last year of the four year period the department must prepare updated documentation on all of the Best Practices and another on site review is conducted. The findings are submitted to the Recognition Committee for consideration to approve “Recognized” status for the next four years.
What about CPSE Accreditation?
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) provides the only international accreditation process for Fire Departments. The Texas Recognition Program includes a number of practices that are uniquely required by Texas law and not included in the CPSE accreditation process. Our program was designed by Texas Chiefs specifically for Texas departments and in compliance with Texas law. However, the Texas Fire Chiefs Association fully supports those members who seek CPSE accreditation in their pursuit of excellence. Program Definitions
The following definitions are used throughout the program
The Texas Fire Chiefs Recognition Program is a voluntary process where fire departments in Texas prove their compliance with Texas fire service’s current Best Practices. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Fire Service professionals to assist departments in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights.
The Texas Fire Chiefs Association developed the Recognition Program to assist Texas departments in meeting their professional obligations to the citizens of Texas. An appointed Committee of fire service professionals from across the state developed the Recognition Program and identified the Best Practices for Texas Fire Departments. This Committee now conducts reviews of a department’s efforts and …show more content…
During the four year period the department must submit an annual report and proofs of compliance for four performance related standards. These are reviewed as they are received and compliance verified. During the last year of the four year period the department must prepare updated documentation on all of the Best Practices and another on site review is conducted. The findings are submitted to the Recognition Committee for consideration to approve “Recognized” status for the next four years.
What about CPSE Accreditation?
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) provides the only international accreditation process for Fire Departments. The Texas Recognition Program includes a number of practices that are uniquely required by Texas law and not included in the CPSE accreditation process. Our program was designed by Texas Chiefs specifically for Texas departments and in compliance with Texas law. However, the Texas Fire Chiefs Association fully supports those members who seek CPSE accreditation in their pursuit of excellence. Program Definitions
The following definitions are used throughout the program