WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Governor Greg Abbott visited the Cameron Park neighborhood on Wednesday to meet with local first responders about a new training program designed to help prepare for wildfires and other threats across Texas.

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"Training is the foundation for success," Gov. Abbott said.

Gov. Abbott met with local first responders in Cameron Park to celebrate the Texas Firefighter Wildland Urban Interface "Train the Trainer" program.

"It's teaching firefighters new techniques using existing equipment they have," said one firefighter.

The goal of the training is to save more homes and protect residential areas from potential threats.

"For us to have access to a tr

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