Venue will not be in any CBCOG conference rooms.

VFIS Instructor-Level Program Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)

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Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380
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Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) This program is a train-the-trainer program that includes both fire and EMS. It is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology to successfully deliver this program with the approval of your organization. Upon completion, access to an online instructor portal will be provided.

Date/Time 3/28/2026 3/29/2026 Location 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380

Pricing Insured by VFIS: $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional Not Insured by VFIS: $500 each

Register online at www.vfis.com

VFIS Instructor-Level Program Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)

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Other
Venue Description:
Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380
Details:

Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) This program is a train-the-trainer program that includes both fire and EMS. It is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology to successfully deliver this program with the approval of your organization. Upon completion, access to an online instructor portal will be provided.

Date/Time 3/28/2026 3/29/2026 Location 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380

Pricing Insured by VFIS: $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional Not Insured by VFIS: $500 each

 

Register online at www.vfis.com

VFIS Instructor-Level Program Emergency Services Trailer Operations & Safety Emergency Services Utility Vehicle Operations

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Other
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Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380
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Emergency Services Utility Vehicle Operations Description This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology to successfully deliver this program with the approval of your organization. Upon completion, access to an online instructor portal will be provided. Course Information Trailer: 3/26/2026 UTV/ATV: 3/27/2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380 Pricing Insured by VFIS: Trailer – $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional UVO – $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional Not Insured by VFIS: Trailer – $300 UVO – $300

Register online at www.vfis.com

VFIS Instructor-Level Program Emergency Services Trailer Operations & Safety Emergency Services Utility Vehicle Operations

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Other
Venue Description:
Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380
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Emergency Services Utility Vehicle Operations Description This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology to successfully deliver this program with the approval of your organization. Upon completion, access to an online instructor portal will be provided. Course Information Trailer: 3/26/2026 UTV/ATV: 3/27/2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380 Pricing Insured by VFIS: Trailer – $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional UVO – $0 for first 3 seats, $60 for each additional Not Insured by VFIS: Trailer – $300 UVO – $300

Register online at www.vfis.com

Seminar Risk Control for Mid-Level Managers-FIRE/EMS

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Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380
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To register please contact Stephanie Simmons (361) 241-1372 or ssimmons@annavillefire.com

Description The program is designed for field supervisory personnel and training officers. Risk Control for Mid Level Managers reintroduces the student to risk control with emphasis on identifying, managing and controlling risk as well as potential risk pitfalls associated with Emergency Service Organizations. The program is instructor driven and interactive through group discussion. The program concludes with review of case studies covering various risks including vehicle operations, medical malpractice, general liability from a facilities perspective and employment practices liability. The overall goal of the program is to provide an understanding of how each individual position within an organization plays an integral and vitally important role in overall risk reduction. Risk reduction will aid in the creation and sustainability of a safety culture within your organization. Additional topics include written policies, rules and regulations, as well as equal and equitable enforcement. This program is applicable to career, volunteer or combination departments both fire and EMS.

Course Information 3/26/2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Annaville Fire Department, Station 72 5242 County Road 73 Robstown, TX 78380

De-Escalation Techniques (KTP)

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JK Northway Exposition Center 501 Escondido Road Kingsville Texas 78363
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Register Here: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=LET643&S=25

Participants will learn de-escalation techniques to limit the use of force in public interactions. This course is required for any officer holding a basic proficiency certificate (at least once every 48 months), as a requirement for an intermediate proficiency certificate, and as a requirement for an advanced certificate. This requirement is in effect as of April 1, 2018.

This course meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements for De-Escalation Techniques Course #1849.

Course Name:

De-Escalation Techniques (KTP)

Date/Time:

01/07/2026 - 01/07/2026 8:00am- 5:00pm

Location:

JK Northway Exposition Center

 

501 Escondido Road

 

Kingsville Texas 78363

Division:

Law Enforcement & Protective Services

Course Length:

8 Hours

Price:

$0.00 per participant

 

 

 

https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=LET643&S=25

Interacting with Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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Other
Venue Description:
JK Northway Exposition Center 501 Escondido Road Kingsville Texas 78363
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Register here: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=RLE104&S=1

RLE104 | Law enforcement officers are in daily contact with all types of people. Considering that nearly 10% of the US population has some sort hearing loss, it is reasonable to assume that some of those contacts would be with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This course prepares participants to be able to interact with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing while performing their law enforcement duties.
This course is offered under the Keeping Texas Prepared – LAW Extension course suite and meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Interacting with Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Course

Afternoon Course

Course Name:

Interacting with Drivers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Date/Time:

01/08/2026 - 01/08/2026 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:

JK Northway Exposition Center

 

501 Escondido Road

 

Kingsville Texas 78363

Division:

Law Enforcement & Protective Services

Course Length:

4 Hours

Price:

$0.00 per participant

https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=RLE104&S=1

Canine Encounters

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Other
Venue Description:
JK Northway Exposition Center 501 Escondido Road Kingsville Texas 78363
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TEEX-Register Here: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=RLE103&S=1

This course prepares participants to be able to interact with canines and other animals while performing their law enforcement duties. In addition, individuals will learn to recognize and understand different canine behaviors and interact with them using de-escalation techniques and non-lethal resources to avoid and defend against an attack.

This course is offered under the Keeping Texas Prepared – LAW Extension course suite and meets Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements Canine Encounters Course #4065.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Enrollment Requirements

Participants enrolling in this course must meet one of the following employment statuses. Please ensure the affiliation on your student account reflects one of the following:

  • Licensed or certified peace officer with a current commission employed by or attached to a law enforcement/investigative agency
  • Civilian employed by a law enforcement/investigative agency conducting investigative tasks or duties

Participants will be contacted via email to confirm approval and admittance into the course.


 

Hurricane Awareness AWR 343

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Frost Bank Shoreline-Dolphin Room 501 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Register here: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4221/

Feb 10 2026 

Location: Frost Bank Shoreline - Dolphine Room

This eight-hour awareness-level course provides emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in hurricane science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. This course enhances the ability of state/local decision-makers to identify and describe the hazards associated with hurricanes and to better prepare for and mitigate the impacts of high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. This course is presented as an awareness-level course, which means that a successful participant in the course shall be able to identify and recognize the hazards associated with hurricanes and take necessary steps to prepare.

 

Target Audience:

Emergency Managment

First Responders

Government Administrative

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Fire Services (FS)

Emergnecy Medical Services

Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety

Public Works

Public Health

Citizen/Community Volunteer

Law Enforcement

The target audience for this awareness-level course includes participants across a broad spectrum of the community who need to be aware of the threat of hurricanes and tropical cyclones. In particular, this should be of interest to emergency managers, first responders, small businesses, corporations, federal/state/tribal governments, NGO's, community organizations, and typical households who need to prepare and respond to hazards associated with hurricanes and tropical cyclones.

 


 

Coastal Hazards Awareness AWR-379

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Other
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Frost Bank Shoreline-Dolphin Room 501 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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REGISTER HERE:https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4220/

This one-day awareness-level training course aims to increase the awareness of the hazards facing coastal communities and basic strategies to reduce the risk to those hazards.  This course provides training on the basic science of, assessment of, and preparedness for natural hazards and risks that uniquely affect coastal communities. Examples of these hazards are short term events such as high surf, storm surge, and tsunami inundation, or long term threats.As an awareness-level course, this course aims to provide participants a general understanding of the risks associated with coastal hazards, introduce methods of assessing that risk, and describe tools to help prepare for, plan for, and reduce those risks to coastal communities.

Coastal Hazards Awareness (AWR-379)

 

02/09/2026

 

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (US/Central)

 

Frost Bank Dolphin Room - Corpus Christi, Texas

 

Target Audience:

Government Administrative

Government Officials

Planners and Developers

Coastal Zone Managers

Emergency Management

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service

Law Enforcement

Private Sector/Corporate Security and Safety

Security and Safety

Public Works

Education

Citizens/Community Volunteer

General Public