Helicopter search and rescue teams prepare for hurricanes, water rescues and coronavirus
Aircrews and TX-TF1 rescue personnel conducted hoist rescue training, focusing on performing hoist operations while exercising COVID-19 precautions.
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TEEX Cancels July Annual Fire Schools
The 2020 Industrial and Municipal Annual Fire Schools, which were scheduled for July, have been canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disaster Recovery 101: Training to Prepare for the New Normal after COVID-19
To help communities navigate the rough terrain of the disaster recovery process, TEEX offers training in Disaster Recovery Awareness.
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TX-TF1 conducts searches after tornado struck Polk & San Jacinto counties
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) deployed a 35-member Type 3 Urban Search & Rescue team in response to severe weather that devastated communities in Polk and San Jacinto counties on the evening of April 22. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) called on the TX-TF1 to assist local and state…
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TEEX steps up to distribute PPE and medical supplies
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has deployed over 80 employees to support the state’s response to COVID-19, with a critical mission to help facilitate delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to healthcare providers and first responders. Recognized for training and technical assistance in emergency preparedness, response and recovery, TEEX was…
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TEENS: Get a jump start on a future career or earn college credit while at home
TEEX is offering no-cost and low-cost online training for students at home during school closures.
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TEEX emphasizes safety and health while providing training in new, creative ways
TEEX Director David Coatney discusses the agency’s commitment to its students, customers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 Annual Spanish Fire School Canceled
TEEX has canceled the Annual Spanish Fire School, which was scheduled for July 5 – 10, 2020, at Brayton Fire Training Field in College Station, Texas.
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Spring Fire School sparks 400 firefighters into action at Brayton Fire Field
Nearly 400 firefighters get realistic training at the Brayton Fire Training Field during the 2020 Spring Fire School.
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Disaster City in Ruins: 200 responders search for ‘victims’ in rubble, collapsed structures and derailed train
DISASTER CITY, COLLEGE STATION – Nearly 200 responders in hazmat gear climbed over concrete chunks and rebar, calling out and using listening devices to locate and rescue victims of a mock pipeline explosion. The full-scale Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE) on Feb. 22-24 drew responders from Texas A&M Task Force’s College Station based TX-TF1 and Dallas/Fort…