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District 7 Firefighters Attend Elite Training at TEEX Fire School

Updated: Jul 27

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) Fire Training School logo

Last week, five members of District 7 Fire Rescue traveled to Bryan, Texas, to take part in the Annual Municipal Fire School hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)—one of the premier firefighter training programs in the world.

Each year, TEEX brings together fire service professionals from across the country for a week of intensive, hands-on training at the Brayton Fire Training Field, and this year, District 7 was well represented.

Two people in rescue gear rappelling from a building in a training facility. Bright sky, safety equipment visible. Action-focused scene.
FF Campa training with a BC2FD firefighter on "pick-offs"

Here’s a look at how our team is leveling up their skills:

  • Captain Edward Huron and Lieutenant Adam Conkwright attended the Trench Rescue Course, preparing them to respond to complex below-grade emergencies.

  • Lieutenant Matt Post took part in the Public Information Officer Course, focusing on emergency communication strategies that help keep the public informed during crises.

  • Firefighter Jonathan Campa participated in the Rope Rescue Technician Course, sharpening his skills in high-angle rescue operations.

  • Engineer Kincaid Gonzales was also at TEEX—serving as a guest instructor for the Rope Rescue I Course, sharing his expertise and helping train the next generation of rescue professionals.

    A group of workers wearing helmets and gloves stand around a trench with equipment under a blue sky. The mood is collaborative and focused.
    Trench Rescue class picture after successfully passing the final skills checkoff.

This training plays a key role in advancing our department’s mission to protect lives and property. With the addition of Heavy Rescue 115 to our fleet, having well-trained personnel in specialized rescue disciplines ensures we’re ready to respond to any technical rescue call, anywhere in Bexar County.

Lieutenant Post’s participation in the PIO course also highlights our commitment to public communication. In emergency situations, delivering clear, accurate, and timely information can make all the difference.

We are incredibly grateful to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for their generous grant funding, which made this opportunity possible. It’s through partnerships like these that District 7 can continue to grow, improve, and serve the community at the highest level.

 
 
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