Agility Course
FSAC
The Fire Agility Course event is a rigorous test of Competitors physical capabilities and firefighting skills. Participants will face four distinct challenges: dragging a fire hose over a set distance, transporting heavy fire equipment, simulating forcible entry with a sledgehammer, and executing a victim rescue by dragging a mannequin. Each challenge is timed and designed to push the Competitors limits in strength, endurance, and technique.
Skills Assessment
Facility Design
FPFD
The Fire House Design event challenges competitors to conceptualize and present a modern fire facility. Participants will showcase their designs through 3D models and tri-fold poster boards, articulating their vision to a panel of judges.
Prepared
First Responder
FRFR
The First Responder event places competitors in a simulated emergency scene. Participants will assess the situation, administer first aid, and demonstrate CPR/AED skills in a scenario designed to test their medical response acumen.
Roleplay
Job Exhibit
XPJE
The Job Exhibit event encourages competitors to research various roles within TPSA's specific career clusters. Competitors will research salary and benefits, education and training requirements, natural abilities and required skills, availability of jobs, opportunities for advancement and any additional benefits or perks that would attract potential applicants. Participants will present their findings through a tri-fold visual display, offering insights into job requirements, salary, and advancement opportunities. Participants can choose any career cluster, however, chapters are limited to 5 entries across all clusters. This is one event which will be judged together across all career clusters.
Prepared
Press Conference
FPPC
The Press Conference event casts competitors as Public Information Officers for a fire department. Participants will prepare and deliver a press release, addressing a simulated audience in a press conference setting.
Prepared
Search and Rescue
FSRR
The Search and Rescue event simulates a two-stage fire rescue scenario. Competitors will don fire bunker gear and navigate through a zero-visibility area to rescue a simulated victim.
Skills Assessment
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Student Board Interest Meeting
2 days ago
Interested in joining the TPSA Student Board? This webinar will cover everything you need to know about the role, responsibilities, and impact of student board members. We’ll discuss how to apply, the election process, and campaigning guidelines for the State Conference. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and hear from current board members about their experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can take on a leadership role in TPSA! Sign up for the webinar here: https://tpsa.info/student-board-webinar
State Conference Registration Guide
39 days ago
We are excited to announce that the 2025 TPSA State Conference Registration Guide is now available! This guide contains all the essential details to help you plan for this year’s State Conference, happening March 23rd-26th, 2025, in Allen, TX. 🔗 Access the Full Registration Guide Here: https://tpsa.info/2025-guide The guide includes information on: ✅ Accommodations – Marriott Allen Dallas is our official hotel; booking deadline: March 7th ✅ Meals – Pre-ordered meal options available, purchase deadline: March 12th ✅ Registration Costs – New tiers available, late registration begins March 6th ✅ Volunteering – Required for each chapter, with penalties for missing volunteers ✅ Schedule & Activities – Competitive events, student workshops, advisor sessions, and more! ✅ Competition Details – Competitive events, rules, scoring, and grievance process ✅ Student Board Elections – Key dates and opportunities for leadership 📌 Key Dates to Remember: 🔹 Jan 31 – Registration Opens 🔹 Mar 6 – Late Registration Begins / Bus Registration Due 🔹 Mar 7 – Marriott Booking Deadline 🔹 Mar 12 – Registration Closes 🔹 Mar 13 & 18 – Mandatory Advisor Meetings (Virtual) 🔹 Mar 17 – Emergency Substitutions Deadline As we move "Together Towards Tomorrow," we look forward to an exciting and impactful conference! More details will be added as they become available, so stay tuned for updates. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. See you in Allen, TX!
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