Los Angeles, CA – Members of the Los Angeles Fire Department recently completed an intensive five-day industrial firefighting program hosted by Texas A&M’s Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in College Station, Texas.
According to the department, the training—sponsored by Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery—featured live-fire exercises, refinery props, and classroom instruction designed to prepare firefighters for large-scale industrial emergencies.
LAFD firefighters trained side-by-side with counterparts from the Marathon Fire Brigade, Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Long Beach Fire Department. The collaboration emphasized joint coordination and advanced response tactics in simulated refinery and chemical fire scenarios.
“This type of training ensures our teams are ready for any major industrial emergency,” the department shared, thanking Marathon Petroleum for sponsoring the opportunity.
The TEEX program is regarded as one of the nation’s top industrial firefighting courses, providing real-world simulations that test firefighters’ decision-making, communication, and teamwork under pressure.
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