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FSCEO Class

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Angela Israel

Congratulations to the latest group to attend the Fire Service Chief Executive Officer course. TEEX along with Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is proud to offer this capstone course for fire officers. For more information on applying to attend, Continue ReadingFSCEO Class…

New Pressurized Tank Car Added for Training

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Angela Israel

Hear Division Director Gordon Lohmeyer discuss the newest addition to the Hazmat training area at Brayton Fire Training Field.

TEEX CHOOSES FAY AS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINING MANAGER

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Angela Israel

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) has named Chief Sean Fay as its Leadership Development/Fire Officer Program Training Manager. Chief Fay comes to TEEX after serving as the Bedford (TX) Fire Chief for 5 Continue ReadingTEEX CHOOSES FAY AS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINING MANAGER…

TEEX Fire and Emergency Services and Veterans Benefits

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Angela Israel

Veterans, Servicemembers, and their qualified family members have options when it comes to using their benefits to pay for post secondary education, whether that be training and/or college tuition. For those who want to become First Responders, TEEX Fire and Continue ReadingTEEX Fire and Emergency Services and Veterans Benefits…

New Fire Truck Added to Fleet

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Angela Israel

TEEX has added a 2020 Pierce Velocity Pumper to our fleet.

TEEX RECRUIT FIRE ACADEMIES GRADUATE

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Angela Israel

Despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, the TEEX Recruit Fire Academy has forged ahead and successfully completed two classes during the pandemic, with a 3rd about to start. The Recruit Fire Academy offers two paths to firefighter certification. The traditional Continue ReadingTEEX RECRUIT FIRE ACADEMIES GRADUATE…

5 Reasons to Take Online Courses from TEEX

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Angela Israel

TEEX has recently jumped into the world of online courses in several different disciplines. If you’ve been thinking about how to continue to train during these uncertain times, online classes may be the answer for you. Here are five reasons Continue Reading5 Reasons to Take Online Courses from TEEX…

TEEX ADDS ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Angela Israel

by Jason Loyd, TEEX Recruit Training Coordinator Did you know that NFPA 1001, 1.2.6 states Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II level individuals shall remain current with the general knowledge, skills, and JPRs addressed for each level or position Continue ReadingTEEX ADDS ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES…

Chat with Chief

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Angela Israel

In our latest Chat with Chief, we introduce Chief Gordon Lohmeyer as the new ESTI Division Director, and he outlines how things will look when in-person training begins again on June 15th.

Courses Transition Online During COVID-19

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Angela Israel

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it forced the closure of most non-essential businesses and education facilities. The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) was no exception. All in-person classes and trainings were halted based on orders from the Governor and Continue ReadingCourses Transition Online During COVID-19…

Household Cleaner Tips from TEEX

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Angela Israel

TEEX Hazmat Technician Aldo Yallonardo breaks down the best way to use household cleaners.

TEEX MOVES EMS/PARAMEDIC COURSES ONLINE DURING COVID-19

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Angela Israel

When the Covid-19 pandemic forced the cancelation of many classes, the TEEX EMT and Paramedic programs instead moved to an online platform to continue the education of the students currently enrolled in the program. More than 50 Students are enrolled Continue ReadingTEEX MOVES EMS/PARAMEDIC COURSES ONLINE DURING COVID-19…

by John Burge, TEEX ESTI Private Sector Program Director With the decline in membership we are witnessing in the volunteer fire service across the nation, it seems to also be extending into our industrial fire teams as well. This trend Continue ReadingThe Decline of the Emergency Response Team…

Category Archives: News

FSCEO Class

New Pressurized Tank Car Added for Training

TEEX CHOOSES FAY AS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINING MANAGER

TEEX Fire and Emergency Services and Veterans Benefits

New Fire Truck Added to Fleet

TEEX RECRUIT FIRE ACADEMIES GRADUATE

5 Reasons to Take Online Courses from TEEX

TEEX ADDS ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

Chat with Chief

Courses Transition Online During COVID-19

Household Cleaner Tips from TEEX

TEEX MOVES EMS/PARAMEDIC COURSES ONLINE DURING COVID-19

Chat with Chief

Media Alert: Annual Spring Fire School

The Decline of the Emergency Response Team