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SOUTHWEST FIRE RESCUE Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center Seven Hope Boulevard Galveston, Texas 77554 Room rates – $121 single occupancy or double occupancy. Space at these rates is limited and may sell out prior to January 18. To reserve by phone, call 1-888-3888484. Be sure to say that you are attending Southwest Fire Rescue 2009 to receive the special conference rate. Reserve online at www.moodygardens hotel.com. Enter the reservation dates. The SWFR group ID is 15811 and the password is 37008189. Contact code is “red.” ©www.dreamstime.com mission statements The mission of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association is to serve the citizens of Texas by advancing the fi re service through positive leadership, sharing of information, and active legislative involvement while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards. Learn more about member benefits and join today at www.texasfi rechiefs.org. Membership in TFCA includes a wide array of member services and benefits. • Active - Fire Chief membership is afforded those who are Fire Chiefs, retired Fire Chiefs, or the Administrative Head of the Fire Department • Active - Second in Command to a Fire Chief or Head of Department. • Active members who retire from the position of Fire Chief or Administrative Head of the Fire Department may elect to participate as Retired Members in the Association with non-voting Retired Member status or they may elect to continue as Active members with all rights afforded to active members. • Associate Members are people or organizations having an active interest in fi re prevention and protection. Associate Members are entitled to all rights and privileges of the Association except holding office and voting. • Organizations whose missions support the mission of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association are allowed to join as Sustaining Members. Sustaining Members contribute fi nancially to the Association through dues, sponsorships, advertising, and as called upon by the Executive Board for the benefit of the Association. The Texas Association of Fire Educators is made up of those interested in or participating in fi re service training. Our association goal and motto is to promote education in the fi re service in the State of Texas. Learn more about member benefits and join today at www.tx-tafe.org. The role of the Texas Fire Service instructor includes many responsibilities and challenges. It is the belief of the Texas Association of Fire Educators that many individuals in this field are making a positive impact on the safety of their communities, as well as reaching out to others around the State of Texas and beyond. Training is the backbone of the fi re service. It is vital for initial entry education, skill enhancement, continuing education, fi re operational safety, and implementation f new concepts and techniques. TAFE’s primary purpose is to promote education in the state of Texas and to provide resources and tools for ongoing training in the fi re service industry. Members of the Texas Association of Fire Educators are individuals who are in, or interested in, training in the fi re service. Membership in TAFE is attained through a registration form or by nomination of an active member. The association honors those who offer exemplary contribution towards that goal by bestowing awards to two instructors each year. 10 TEXAS FIRE CHIEF Spring/Summer 2009 http://www.moodygardenshotel.com http://www.moodygardenshotel.com http://www.dreamstime.com http://www.texasfirechiefs.org http://www.tx-tafe.org

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Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2009 Contents Executive Director's Report 2009 Annual Conference Preview Hurricane Resistant Fire Stations in South Texas Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System The IAFC and TV Worldwide Launch IAFC TV KITA and Firefighter Motivation TFCA Legislator Award What Do They See When They See You Coming? Texas Fire Chiefs Academy Standing Tall Lake Travis Fire Rescue Answers the Call 2009 TFCA Executive Board TFCA Region Map Index to Advertisers

Texas Fire Chief - Spring/Summer 2009

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