Tag: TEEX

COLLEGE STATION - The groundbreaking for a new 9/11 Memorial will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2015, at the headquarters of Texas Task Force 1 in College Station, and the public is invited to the event. Speakers will include Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, TX-TF1 Director Jeff Saunders, Former Vice …

In July, nearly 3,800 emergency responders attended the annual Fire Training Schools, which provide a welcome boost each summer when the local economy would typically be slowed. But officials with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) say the fire schools are just one …

SAN ANTONIO - Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and Mr. Gary Sera, Director of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, will sign an articulation agreement between the two organizations. This will allow TEEX training courses to be accepted for college credit …

COLLEGE STATION - Texas Task Force 1's Canine Program hosted nearly 70 canine search specialist teams and search team managers at the FEMA Canine Search Specialist Weekend at Disaster City? on Jan. 24-25.

"We were pleased that 20 of the 28 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue teams from …

COLLEGE STATION - Five employees received the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) on Dec. 12, during an awards ceremony at the Brazos County Expo Complex. The employees were recognized with the agency's highest honor for their outstanding efforts and dedication in …

COLLEGE STATION - The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) recently hosted the National FEMA Canine Certification Evaluation at Disaster City®. Undergoing evaluations were 17 dogs from 11 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces from eight states, said Texas Task Force 1 Search Team Manager Susann Brown. The teams had a 94% pass rate, …

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, members of the media will have the opportunity to view the joint-training exercise from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Seats will be limited and are on a first come, first serve basis.

The joint training will demonstrate the partnership between the Texas Military Forces and Texas Task Force 1 …

COLLEGE STATION - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) yesterday afternoon requested Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) to mobilize some of its assets to Pecos, Texas, to assist the local jurisdiction with response to flooding occurring in the area. At 6 a.m. this morning, TX-TF1 deployed two Boat Squads and rescue swimmers to …

COLLEGE STATION - In recent days, after an appearance on the Today Show with Tom Brokaw and being featured on NBC Nightly News, retired Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) search canine Bretagne has been honored by news stories and inquiries from …