FEMA urban search and rescue teams test their readiness to manage a large-scale disaster About 650 members of Texas A&M Task Forces 1, 2 and 3, and urban search and rescue (US&R) teams from Tennessee, Utah and Florida participated in two Operational Readiness Exercises (OREs) to prepare them to manage large-scale disasters affecting multiple…
San Angelo, TX – Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will host the Infrastructure and Safety Summit from June 9-13, 2025, at Howard College in San Angelo, Texas. The Safety Summit provides valuable training opportunities for professionals in multiple industries, all at a significantly reduced cost. The week-long event offers specialized courses aimed at enhancing…
Services are funded by the State of Texas Through the Keeping Texas Prepared Initiative With funding appropriated by the Texas Legislature in 2023, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) expanded its Extension Program throughout Texas to offer training and technical assistance in three critical disciplines essential to Texas communities: Fire and Emergency Services; Law…
Learn how to evaluate your organization’s cybersecurity risks and develop a robust cyber preparedness program COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is hosting its second annual Cyber Readiness Summit on April 1-3, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in San Marcos, Texas. The summit is specifically designed for…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has developed a new course for first responders and emergency managers to prepare them to effectively respond to complex emergency incidents that don’t occur often, but that have a high probability of significant consequences if not managed properly. Examples of complex incidents include active shooter situations, fast-moving natural…
For decades, TEEX has empowered communities and individuals with specialized, innovative safety training and technical services that save lives. Whether you’re an entry-level trainee or an executive-level strategist, our passionate and experienced instructors provide the tools and knowledge to succeed at every career stage. Here are 25 compelling reasons to train at TEEX in 2025….
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is bringing its Infrastructure Protection Certificate Program to the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). Registration is open for the first three courses in the five-course program. These in-person courses will be held June 3-6, 2025, at the VITEMA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in St. Thomas. The last two courses…
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) hosted more than 250 first responders and fire service experts from across the United States January 7-9 at the TEEX Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy Summit on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station. Speakers and attendees discussed their experiences with the challenges, preparation and mitigation efforts…
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Jose Garza of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Water and Wastewater Training Program’s Frank M. Tejeda Center has been selected as a 2024 Texas A&M University System Regents Fellow. This prestigious honor recognizes his outstanding service, dedication and transformative impact on communities spanning the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border. Throughout his remarkable 31-year…
The challenges associated with responding to electric vehicle/energy storage system (EV/ESS) emergencies are constantly changing as these technologies continue to evolve and become more prevalent across the United States. Li-ion batteries are used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards and many other consumer products. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) recently…
