911 training initiatives delivered by the Tennessee Emergency Communication Board (TECB) ensure emergency communications district (ECD) and public safety answering point (PSAP) leadership and telecommunicators have the knowledge, skills and abilities required to improve emergency response outcomes. These training opportunities are made available through both Virtual Academy online training program and in-person classroom offerings.
The Education & Outreach programs support strategies to reduce fire loss in communities throughout the state. Using data analysis of fire reports, targeted fire prevention programs, such as “Get Alarmed, TN,” Fire Loss Consultants and Close the Door have been developed and delivered. Additional programs support community risk reduction efforts at the local level to […]
The Insurance Education and Outreach programs provide materials to the public that cover an array of insurance and insurance related issues, disaster assistance, and referrals to special programs. These materials include printed brochures, informational calendars, and internet resources like web articles, newsletters, and presentations, and also in-person visits to meet with Tennessee citizens.
The Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) Recruiting and Retention Grant Program provides bonuses spread over 36 months to law enforcement officers (both with and without prior experience and certification). The program is designed to support making Tennessee the best state for law enforcement in the United States by attracting quality applicants from other […]
Through funding provided by the Regulatory Board’s Grants to Higher Education Program, accredited public and private universities with schools of architecture, engineering, and/or interior design may apply for grant funds to be used for the purchase of computers, laboratory or instructional equipment, library resources, to pay intern development program fees or examination fees, or to […]
The Regulatory Boards Education and Outreach programs are outreach opportunities directed toward licensees and consumers, including, but not limited to speaking to licensees, presenting at association meetings, and disseminating newsletters and press releases to the general public. The purpose of these activities is to promote increased knowledge among licensed professionals and the public to increase […]
The Tennessee Securities Education and Outreach programs promote financial literacy and fraud education by providing Tennesseans with practical, adaptable, and current financial education to help investors not only evaluate investment opportunities, but also avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Tennessee Fire Service & Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) works to plan, develop, deliver and facilitate education and training that promotes professionalism and competency of fire service (both career and volunteer) and codes enforcement personnel through a standardized statewide program. It also facilitates certification for those individuals.
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) Tuition Assistance Program provides assistance for local law enforcement agencies which includes paid tuition for Basic Police School completed at TLETA, daily working uniforms and physical fitness gear, and additional financial assistance to agencies when their cadets graduate from TLETA. The goal is aiding agencies in having more trained […]
The Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant provides funding to purchase firefighting equipment (other than fire trucks or vehicles) used by firefighters to extinguish fires and protect the lives of firefighters. The program will serve the volunteer fire service in two manners: 1) pay the local match portion for volunteer fire departments receiving a federal […]
