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Why get involved?

If you are passionate about public safety and have a knack for organizational efficiency, a Coordinator role at the Texas Public Safety Association (TPSA) may be the perfect fit for you. Coordinators are the backbone of our operations, working diligently to execute strategic plans, manage resources, and oversee projects in various domains like education, marketing, events, and volunteer coordination.

By becoming a Coordinator, you'll be part of a collaborative team effort, working closely with our Executive Council, Regional Board, and other specialized teams. Your skills and expertise will directly contribute to the advancement of our mission: ensuring a well-prepared, career-ready public safety workforce in Texas.

Benefits of Being a Staff Member

When you become a Coordinator at TPSA, you're gaining more than just a volunteer role—you're becoming part of a community that values career readiness, public safety, and professional development. Here are some of the benefits:

Networking opportunities with professionals in public safety
Gaining leadership and project management skills
Contributing directly to the betterment of public safety education and training in Texas

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you have the dedication, organization, and attention to detail that it takes to be a Coordinator, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can prepare the next generation of public safety professionals in Texas. Apply today!

Latest News

Fire PSA Submission Insrtuctions

23 days ago

If you have competitors in the Fire Service Public Service Announcement event, please read and review the below instructions on how to submit the PSA videos prior to the conference. This is a prepared event. There is no in-person presentation at the conference. All video entries are judged prior to the competition per the guidelines. Submission Timeline Specific deadlines with exact dates/times are available in myTPSA Opens: The day following the close of late registration. Closes: 7 days prior to the first day of the conference. Submission Instructions Ensure all entries are uploaded before the submission window closes. Once the window is closed, no more submissions will be accepted. Video files must be uploaded by the advisor through myTPSA: Navigate to the specific Conference page in myTPSA. Select "Submissions" in the navigation bar. Review the specific upload requirements and exact deadlines listed within the portal.

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Drone Events

23 days ago

Guidelines for this year's drone events have been finalized and published. We apologize for the delay in releasing this information so close to the start of Regional Conferences. There are two separate exhibition events available this year, both are available at regional conferences and the state conference: XRDS Drone Search and Rescue (Scored) XSDN Drone NIST (Timed) Participation & Registration Chapter Limit: Each chapter may submit one (1) team of two (2) students for each event. Exhibition Status: These events do not count toward the standard two-competition limit per student. How to Register: Students must be registered in myTPSA. Select "XRDS Drone Search and Rescue" or "XSDN Drone NIST" in the competition section. State Conference: Qualification is not required for the State Conference. There is no advancement process based on Regional placement or scores. Registration for these events at State is open to all chapters. Mandatory Requirements Certification: Competitors must be FAA TRUST Certified (free). Advisors must upload these certificates for team members prior to arriving at the competition. Equipment: Teams must bring their own drones. Specific requirements are detailed in the newly published event guidelines. If you have questions or need help, reply to this email or contact [email protected].

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