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Texas communities benefit from knowledge gained by first responders at TEEX Annual Leadership Development Symposium

ByBrandi Flores

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS – After a one-year hiatus, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s (TEEX) Leadership Development Symposium returned to San Marcos, Texas, from May 17-19, 2022. The annual symposium, celebrating its 13th year, offers an unmatched opportunity for education and leadership development of the Texas emergency response community. This year, several sessions dealt with mental…

Emergency response professionals train at Texas A&M University football field, gaining real-world experience with rope rescues

ByBrandi Flores

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Kyle Field is a place typically reserved for Texas A&M University football and large game-day crowds, but on Wednesday and Thursday, May 4 and 5, first responders used the facilities for emergency response training that will benefit communities. Professionals from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and students in an advanced…

TEEX International Program Makes a Difference Training Fire and Emergency Services Professionals Worldwide

ByBrandi Flores

En español In 2004, teams of first responders from the United Kingdom came to Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) to train in Urban Search and Rescue, including training on breaching, shoring and structural collapse. When the 7/7 terror attack hit London’s subway system with a series of bombs the following year, first responders used…

Forging Relationships to Build Stronger Communities and Inspire Women in Business

ByBrandi Flores

Anyone who meets Lisa Mutchler can see that she is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is she a dynamic and energetic businesswoman, but she also exudes humility and kindness. Mutchler has worked in state government for more than 31 years, 16 of those at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). After working…

29 new peace officers graduate from Central Texas Police Academy

ByWendy Mahoney

COLLEGE STATION – Twenty-nine new peace officers graduated from the Central Texas Police Academy Basic Peace Officer Course on Dec. 4, after 18 weeks of comprehensive online and hands-on training conducted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Keynote speaker was Police Chief Billy Couch of the College Station Police Department. The 167th Basic…

TEEX Cyber Readiness Center Will Work with IBM to Extend Capabilities

ByWendy Mahoney

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) announced that it will incorporate several aspects of the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security portfolio into its national cybersecurity training initiatives. TEEX focuses on providing cybersecurity training and technical assistance to public and private organizations across all 50 states as well as U.S. territories. They help train front-line employees,…