Twenty-four Lufkin firefighters completed an 80-hour Hazardous Materials Technician course, further strengthening the department’s ability to respond to a wide range of emergencies across the region.

This advanced training prepares the department’s Hazmat team to handle incidents involving hazardous chemicals, including those that may result from 18-wheeler accidents or train derailments—both of which are real possibilities in a city like Lufkin, where major highways and rail lines intersect.

“This training is part of our commitment to being ready for any emergency,” said Fire Chief Jesse Moody. “We train for every type of emergency. Our crews prepare for fires, EMS calls, hazardous materials situations, and they are trained in technical rescues, including swift water, confined spaces, t

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