Thank you for your interest in joining TX-TF1 or TX-TF3 (Rio Grande Valley).
Application Window: June 1 – July 31 (annually)
Important Information
Year-round applications: Medical Team Managers (physicians) and Structural Specialists (engineers)
TX-TF1 eligibility: Must live within 3 hours of 101 Gateway Dr., College Station
TX-TF3 eligibility: Must live within 3 hours of 201 N 21st St., McAllen, TX
Residency verification: Your driver’s license address is your official residence (no exceptions)
The Prospective Applicants FAQ document provides helpful information for those who are interested in applying to the Task Force.
See below for FEMA general requirements and position descriptions. Some certifications may be completed after acceptance but serve as guidelines for each role.
FEMA General Requirements
Employer Fact Sheet
POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND TO APPLY
Canine Search Specialist – View Requirements
Communications Specialist – View Requirements
Hazardous Materials Specialist – View Requirements
Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist – View Requirements
Helicopter Search and Rescue Technician – View Requirements
Logistics Specialist – View Requirements
Medical Specialist – View Requirements
Medical Team Manager – View Requirements
Rescue Specialist – View Requirements
Structural Specialist – View Requirements
Technical Information Specialist – View Requirements
Technical Search Specialist – View Requirements
We adhere to the National US&R Response System position description qualifications and general requirements for each position. As such, we encourage all interested personnel to look at the requirements for the position they are interested in AND the FEMA General Requirements when preparing their application. Any applicable certifications should be submitted with the application. Please note that FEMA classes are not available to personnel not currently rostered on a Task Force