The day after deputies from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office completed a de-escalation course in Northeast Texas, the training was put to the test when a deputy responding to a 911 call encountered a teenager in a mental health crisis involving a knife. In a situation that could have turned violent, the deputy used the…
When a firefighter crawls through smoke or a hazmat technician steps into the unknown, the tools they carry can mean the difference between life and death. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Office of Research exists to make sure those tools work in any emergency situation. “A lot of great ideas die because they…
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is redefining first responder education through innovative training that prepares students for the realities of emergency medical care. By combining technology with realistic simulations and hands-on field experiences, the program equips future emergency responders with the confidence, skills and relationships needed…
For Steven Ray, supporting first responders goes beyond the job; it’s personal. After experiencing and witnessing the mental toll that emergency response takes on firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, paramedics and dispatchers, Ray wanted to build a support system within his department but needed guidance to begin. That desire led him to Support That Saves: A Guide…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has released its Annual Report for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a year of growth, service and statewide impact. The report provides an overview of TEEX’s financial and programmatic performance, along with key milestones that supported public safety and workforce development across Texas and beyond. During fiscal year 2025, TEEX trained more than 230,000 participants and delivered training…
Each year, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company and the world’s largest supplier of military helicopters, honors flight crews who perform extraordinary, lifesaving missions using Sikorsky aircraft. Since 1950, Sikorsky has presented the prestigious Winged‑S Rescue Award to courageous men and women who put themselves at great personal risk to save others during mishaps and natural…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) officially opened its new Public Service Training Complex with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 11, at the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus in Bryan. Located south of A&M-RELLIS campus, the 86-acre, $27.3 million complex expands TEEX’s capacity to train public safety professionals and critical infrastructure personnel who serve communities across…
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – On Sunday evening, January 11, three Texas city Fire Chiefs were inducted into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor as recipients of the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was established in 2023 and recognizes current or former firefighters or emergency service personnel for their…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and Goodwill Industries of South Texas (Goodwill South Texas) are collaborating to connect people to meaningful careers, fill critical workforce gaps and build stronger, more resilient communities in the Coastal Bend region. Together, the organizations are changing lives and strengthening the state’s talent pipeline. For more than 77…
In February of 2026, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will bring cybersecurity professionals, industry partners and community leaders together for the TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit, a three-day event designed to strengthen the resilience of Texas communities and build a more prepared workforce. This year’s Summit will take place in College Station from February…
