BRYAN, TEXAS – Eleven students graduated from the TEEX Lineman Academy, on June 18, 2020, at the RELLIS campus in Bryan, Texas. The Lineman Academy provides students the skills necessary to support crucial infrastructure throughout Texas and across the nation.
During the 15-week academy, students completed 480 hours of classroom instruction, performed real-world …
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Helicopter search and rescue teams prepare for hurricanes, water rescues and coronavirus
SAN ANTONIO - Severe weather, hurricane season and the coronavirus are vital rescue skills for Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and the Texas Military Forces as they prepare helicopter search and rescue teams to keep survivors and …
TEEX Cancels July Annual Fire Schools
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (May 5, 2020) – Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Industrial and Municipal Annual Fire Schools. This comes on the heels of the cancellation of Spanish Annual Fire School. All three schools were set to take place in July. …
Disaster Recovery 101: Training to Prepare for the New Normal after COVID-19
COLLEGE STATION – As states begin to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and open businesses, communities are facing the long road to disaster recovery, which can take months or years.
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 …
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 …
TEENS: Get a jump start on a future career or earn college credit while at home
COLLEGE STATION - Teens stuck at home due to COVID-19 can get a jump start on preparing for a future career or earning college credit with no-cost and low-cost …
TEEX emphasizes safety and health while providing training in new, creative ways
Update April 30, 2020 (10:15 a.m. CDT):
On May 1, TEEX will continue following social distancing guidelines and operating with essential personnel on-site. We will continue to maintain social …
2020 Annual Spanish Fire School Canceled
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 54th Annual Spanish Fire School, which was scheduled for July 5 - 10, 2020. Students will be offered full refunds on their tuition.
Statement from Chief Robert Moore, Division Director:
COLLEGE STATION - An aircraft’s fuselage explodes into flames. Railcars carrying crude oil have derailed and are burning. Several structures are on fire and a chemical …