The agency also publishes the funding decisions on its web site within three days. All award recipients are given 30 days to sign and return the contracts. Recipients of funds for construction or for the purchase of equipment are then allowed an additional 30 days to return bids on equipment purchases. The Ernest A. Emerson Fire Protection Resource Library provides fire protection research and educational materials to Texas fire departments, schools and the general public. The library's collection of audiovisual materials is available for circulation to the public.
Borrowers are responsible for return postage.
The commission's certification section certifies approximately 21,000 fire protection personnel in Texas. Training facility certificates are also issued within 30 days upon receipt of complete information. Notices of employment and changes of discipline are acknowledged within 14 days of receipt. Annual renewals are issued within 90 days upon receipt of complete information. Detailed, specific processing periods are covered in the commission rules.