Course addresses pediatric patient needs in the event of a large-scale disaster Nearly 18 million children under 18 years old live in the six U.S. Gulf Coast States and Puerto Rico, but only 47 percent of hospitals nationwide have a disaster plan that includes pediatric patients. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the…
TEEX seeks to support the mental health needs of the public safety professionals who serve our communities. COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and the public safety community is disproportionately affected by this disorder. Law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the…
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 five-course program. These in-person courses will be held in April 2026 at the VITEMA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in St. Thomas. The program, which is federally funded by the U.S. Department of…
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…
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….
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – On January 19, 2025, four individuals will be inducted into the Texas Fire Service Hall of Honor for their career-long commitment to the Texas Fire Service. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes current and former firefighters, emergency service personnel and others who have made significant contributions and shown outstanding commitment to the…
The Texas economy is officially the eighth largest economy in the world, valued at more than $2.4 trillion, and the state has the largest labor force ever in the state’s history, with more than 15.3 million Texans in the workforce. These statistics and others like them led the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and…
