Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to train states transportation workers
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has selected TEEX to train the agencys employees across the state through a three-year, $4.6 million contract.
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service receives $25 million to continue homeland security training programs
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $25 million to TEEX for homeland security and disaster preparedness training through the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC).
Texas Task Force 1 water squads deploy to North and West Texas in advance of severe weather
Four water rescue squads and one water division group supervisor have been deployed to North and West Texas in advance of potential heavy rains and possible flooding.
Texas Task Force 1 deployed for potential flooding in South Texas
Texas Task Force 1 has deployed to South Texas in preparation for heavy rains and possible flash flooding today and through the weekend.
Texas Task Force 1 deployed for Hurricanes Florence and Olivia
FEMA has activated Texas Task Force 1 in response to hurricanes bearing down on the Eastern U.S. and Hawaii.
Texas Task Force 1 deployed for potential flooding in West and Central Texas
Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1), sponsored by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, has deployed Water Rescue Teams in advance of potential heavy rains and flash flooding in West and Central Texas this weekend.
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service to provide training for National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
TEEX has been selected by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop and deliver curriculum for Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) training and exercises for all 5,800 members of the National US&R Response System.
35 new U.S., Canadian firefighters graduate from TEEX Firefighter Academy
Thirty-five new firefighters from the U.S. and Canada graduated from the 19th Online Firefighter Recruit Academy after completing 335 hours of online training and a 21-day, hands-on firefighting boot camp at Brayton Fire Training Field.
B-CS emergency responders, school officials hold active shooter exercise
TEEX sponsored a tabletop exercise focusing on coordination and communication between responder groups and school officials in the event of an active shooter incident at a local school.
Texas Task Force 1 Water Rescue Squads return from Uvalde County flooding
Texas Task Force 1 demobilized three Water Rescue Squads after their two-day response to flash flooding.
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