DPS/TDEM has agreed to accept up to 21 ARES members that would be interested in becoming a Certified AUXCOM Instructor for the State of Texas.  The goal of this program is to increase the number of authorized instructors in Texas from 4 to 25 instructors.  Recognizing the depth of resources ARES has and the level of skills we have, they are looking to us to develop this expansion.   Now, for us, this means that ARES will be recognized as being able to provide this certification to our members.  Once certified an ARES AUXCOM instructor will be able to schedule training classes that will be coordinated through TDEM.  This will eliminate the challenges of lack of instructors and also eliminate the budgetary constraints that TDEM has to host the classes.  To review the requirements - Each candidate must meet the following -

  • The candidate must have completed AUXCOM within the past three years
  • The candidate must have completed the Task Book (more on that)
  • The candidate must have completed current ICS courses (No longer than 3 years ago)
  • OR Must be willing to take and complete the Texas AUXCOM course
  • Then they will take an AUXCOM T-T course
  • DPS then will certify them to offer AUXCOM training

Each individual meeting these qualifications and wishing to become an AUXCOM instructor must email me, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  with their name, callsign, their qualifications, and any references they have.