Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 9

03/27/2023

The last time a Bataan Memorial Death March was held at White Sands Missile Range, I was a Marcher, hoping that my boot selection would prevent me from being a patient at the MMU for a third year in a row. Four years and one global pandemic later, I witnessed, now from behind-the-scenes, 125 members of TX EMTF, BorderRAC, West Texas Medical Reserve Corps, American Red Cross, and all of our partner agencies return in full force to support BMDM Marchers at the finish line. Whether it was your first time supporting the March (like me), or your tenth time, I couldn’t have been prouder of everyone who united and served as One Team.

01/17/2023

Bataan Memorial Death March 2023 Volunteers

Bataan Memorial Death March is a GO! Mark your calendars for March 17-20, 2023! Come support this illustrious event, make new friends, and experience an MMU deployment!

For those of you unaware, TX EMTF sets up the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) at the finish line of the March to take care of participants. This is a prime opportunity to get trained and exposed to setting up, living in, and delivering care out of the MMU!

For details, schedule, and to sign up, click the link!

Now recruiting personnel for the Mobile Medical Unit being set up at the Bataan Memorial death March! If you are interested in the TX EMTF Mobile Medical Unit, this is the prime opportunity to get trained and meet both seasoned and new MMU partners from across the state of Texas! SCHEDULE: Friday, 3...

10/01/2022

It's 12 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). Do you know what that means?

Registration for the 34th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March presented by Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW is now OPEN!!! Early bird prices are available until Dec. 31. Don't wait; signup today and start training because this is MORE THAN JUST A MARATHON!

WWW.BATAANMARCH.COM

Bataan Memorial Death March Army Family and MWR Programs Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW U.S. Army Materiel Command U. S. Army Garrison White Sands Missile Range U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range U.S.A ARMY U.S Marines U.S. Naval Air Forces U.S. Navy

06/17/2022

For the first time since the beginning of COVID, and for the first time since I've been here, the FOB is cleared of (the majority) of COVID response equipment/supplies, and the fleet is home where they belong.

06/01/2022

It will have been three long years since the last time we got to support this event… LET’S GO!

BATAAN Memorial Death March 2023 date has been set. Mark your calendar for March 19!!!
* March 19 - 26 for the virtual edition!

WWW.BATAANMARCH.COM is currently in the process of being updated. Stay tuned for more information.

05/19/2022

Several areas including West Texas & Central Texas are experiencing increased wildfire activity.

State resources are responding in support of local officials.

🔶Heed guidance of local officials
🔶Make a plan
🔶Keep a go-kit nearby

Texas A&M Forest Service info: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/CurrentSituation/

04/05/2022

Dry conditions and high winds are fueling heightened risk of wildfires in western half of Texas this week.🔥

Remember: human activity sparks most wildfires!

Do your part to prevent fires:
-Check local burn bans
-Keep vehicles off dry/tall grass
-Don’t throw out lit ci******es

03/17/2022

Today: extreme wildfire risk in Big Country, Concho Valley, & part of the border region. Other areas of West/Central Texas face critical & elevated fire risk.

✅DO: make an evacuation plan & build a go-kit
❌DON’T: partake in activity that creates sparks

Ready.gov/wildfires



Hoy riesgo extremo de incendios en áreas del noroeste de TX y zona fronteriza. Oeste y centro de TX condiciones críticas y elevadas
de incendio.

✅Tenga plan de evacuación y prepare kit de emergencias.

❌Evite actividades que generen chispas.

Visite: Ready.gov/wildfires

03/17/2022

Alert: Extreme Wildfire Danger Today.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to be widespread along and west of the I-35 corridor including the Gainesville, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Abilene, Midland, San Angelo, Austin, San Antonio and Del Rio areas. An abundance of critically dry fuels and critical to extreme fire weather, including high wind speeds gusting to 40 mph and low humidity levels, will support wildfire ignitions today. Any fires that ignite under these conditions will be difficult to control. Evacuations have been common.

A Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreak may develop under these conditions. Any wildfire that ignites in dry grass could move at a rate of 3-4 mph with flame lengths of 10-15 feet, which equates to flames the height of a one-story building burning the length of a football field in a minute.

Stay WILDFIRE ALERT today! If a wildfire is spotted, immediately contact local authorities. A quick response can help save lives and property.

02/02/2022

We’re all eager to get back and support this most illustrious event. However, it just wasn’t in the cards, as I’m sure most everyone who follows this page has been affected in some way by the COVID-induced staffing crunch in our hospitals and EMS agencies.

The live, in-person event for the Bataan Memorial Death March has been officially canceled. Take care of yourselves, your loved ones, and your patients; we’ll regroup again next year.

Marchers,

Please read the attached announcement in regards to the 2022 in-person event. Due to the increased demand in real world support requirements to enable the on-going battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is necessary for us to transition the 2022 Bataan Memorial Death March to a virtual only event. If you are currently registered for the in-person event you will automatically receive a full refund. If you would like to register for the virtual event please visit bataanmarch.com. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to greeting you in-person in 2023.

02/01/2022

Photos from US National Weather Service El Paso Texas's post

02/01/2022

Timeline photos

⚠️Winter storm to impact region Wednesday into Thursday⚠️

Winter Storm Warning (Pink Areas) for snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches.

Winter Weather Advisory (Purple Areas) for ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch and snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

02/01/2022

A winter storm watch has been issued late Wednesday into Thursday. The watch begins in the Big Country and Concho Valley at noon and along the I-10 corridor midnight. It end 6 PM Thursday.

12/30/2021

Forecast shows freezing conditions for much of Texas over the weekend & into the new year. ❄️ Make a plan for your people, property & pets, and stay informed about your local forecast.

🚰 Protect your pipes
🚗 Check drivetexas.org for updates on road conditions

12/01/2021

We can all agree that, while we remained prepared to respond, a major hurricane activation would have been the LAST thing anyone needed as COVID response continued into 2021. Thankful for December 1st to be here.

11/22/2021

If you’re at the Texas EMS Conference, come check us out at the exhibit hall!

07/14/2021

Emergency Medical Task Force-9 Recruitment/Update Form

Hello everyone! EMTF-9 is currently in the process of updating partner agency/personnel records. This is also a good opportunity to canvass the region for folks who are interested in learning more about who we are and what we do.

Whether you've deployed with us multiple times, or if you're looking to learn more about the program and are interested in joining, please fill out this form, and we will get back to you!

For prospective members and agencies: Please fill out this form so we can provide information in regard to joining the EMTF-9 Team! For active/previously active members: Thank you for your service! Please fill out this form in order to consolidate and improve our personnel/agency records! Thank you,...

04/27/2021

Photos from NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center's post

03/10/2021

Gov. Abbott prepositions resources in response to dangerous fire weather in parts of state

Thank you to our partners who have answered the call to bolster these response readiness efforts. Stay safe!

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02/16/2021

Warming Centers – TDEM

For stranded motorists, those without power, and anyone in need of warmth, warming stations are available at locations across the state.

The National Guard is deployed across Texas to conduct welfare checks and assist local authorities in helping those in need find a local warming station.

To find the closest warming shelter, please use the map below or for information on additional assistance and resources call 2-1-1.
https://tdem.texas.gov/warm/

Warming Centers For stranded motorists, those without power, and anyone in need of warmth, warming stations are available at locations across the state. The National Guard is deployed across Texas to conduct welfare checks and assist local authorities in helping those in need find a local warming st...

02/14/2021

02/14/2021

As the entire state descends into a Winter Weather Warning/Advisory, please be safe, be warm, and don't get on the roads unless you have to! Don't be the reason our first responders need to take more risks than already asked of them today!

01/09/2021

Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 9 updated their phone number.

Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 9 updated their phone number.

01/01/2021

As I find a moment to look back on a year like no other, I am nothing short of amazed at what Texas EMTF has been able to accomplish and what it has grown into in the course of only a year.

Whether it be in support of testing, patient transport, or direct patient care, nearly 1000 Texans from 140 different partners have answered the call to help fellow Texans in the fight against COVID.

The assets and MMU deployed to support the El Paso COIVD surge marked two historic achievements for EMTF: the first major deployment into the EMTF-9 region, which also set the record for the longest EMTF deployment.

And in case we thought the world would grind to a halt to allow us to handle the pandemic, 2020 produced a record-breaking hurricane season, multiple wildfires, and now a massive winter storm, that all required constant preparedness, posturing, and the occasional deployment; all while the pandemic ominously loomed over us all.

A year like no other was met by an organization like no other. The Great State of Texas remains indebted to those of you who have supported our operations this year and every year. I am incredibly humbled to be in the company of those I have met in the short four months I have spent in this position so far.

May you all enjoy a safe holiday season, and here's to a healthier and safer 2021 that moves the proverbial needle back to normal.

01/01/2021

Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 9 updated their information in their About section.

Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 9 updated their information in their About section.

10/23/2020

Texans Helping Texans! Thank you!!

Members of TX EMTF-6 are making their way to El Paso. This team, consisting of one of the region's ambuses and an ambulance strike team, will be assisting in the El Paso area's COVID-19 response.

Thank you to our partners at Houston Fire Department, Cy-Fair Fire Department, Humble Fire Rescue, Chambers County EMS, and Windsor EMS, Inc.. for helping our fellow Texans. We would also like to thank the folks at Buc-ee's (Katy) for allowing the team to gather at their parking lot before departing for west Texas.

Stay safe everyone!

08/27/2020

First responders help those in Texas: Hurricane Laura

First responders help those in Texas: Hurricane Laura

08/27/2020

AmBus MPV 901 Hosted by our Partners Elite Medical Transport participating in the evacuation missions of patients from Tropical Weather Marco/Laura Hurricane Response!

Crew traveled from El Paso Texas directly to Beaumont Texas, over 800 Miles away!!

07/04/2020

We are very proud of our local and regional partners answering the call for help during this difficult time. ! !

07/02/2020

Ambulance strike team arrives to the RGV to assist with COVID-19 pandemic

Resources from West Texas assisting our colleagues from the Rio Grande Valley.

Edinburg, Texas (KVEO)—An Ambulance Strike Team (AST) was deployed to Hidalgo County to provide relief to Emergency Medical Service providers. EMS providers have have been overwhelmed due to …

05/30/2020

Photos from City of El Paso, Texas - Municipal Government's post

05/28/2020

El Paso expects to complete nursing home virus testing Wednesday; 216 cases so far - KVIA

Our Partners in healthcare working diligently for our community!

EL PASO, Texas -- In mid-May, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed that local fire departments assist health departments to test all residents and staff at nursing homes across the state. But the El Paso Fire Department was already well-involved in the testing efforts here before the announcement was mad...

05/14/2020

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 positive cases and deaths, I contacted Governor Abbott last Friday, May 8th, for assistance with more testing capacity and hot-spot epidemiology analysis.

Following agreements:
-A Surge Response Team to El Paso to assist with more testing.
-The mobile testing teams arrived the next day (Saturday, May 9th) and began working with the Office of Emergency Management to open four testing sites- which became operational on Monday, May 10th.
-The State Chain Strike Force will make sure we have the hospital rooms and ventilators we need, should we experience a significant increase in positive cases.
-A State Epidemiology Team will assist Dr. Ocaranza with hot spot analysis in order to address outbreaks.

I’m grateful for his support to El Paso.

03/28/2020

As this week comes to a close, we would like to Express our Gratitude to all the individuals, their respective organizations and our city leadership for the time vested in this crisis. We have several long weeks ahead of us and we look forward to our victory over this disease.

Follow the city ordinances and orders to prevent the spread.

Support our First Responders!
Support our Healthcare professionals!
Support Each Other!
Support our Community!
BE El Paso Strong!

03/12/2020

This year 196 people from all across Texas and Southern New Mexico were ready to join Texas EMTF in support of Bataan Memorial Death March 2020. Thank you to all who registered through Eventbrite to support this great event. This year's march was understandably canceled, out of an abundance of caution. We look forward to once again supporting WSMR, our Veterans and Wounded Warriors in the future. A special thanks to: EMTF 1, 2, 4, 7 and 9, American Red Cross, Elite Medical Transport, Texas Rescue Patrol, Marathon, West Texas MRC, Proaction, Revive, Life EMS Academy, Texas Tech, BorderRAC, Panhandle Rac, BRAC, Texas J RAC, Concho Valley Rac, Heart of Texas RAC, NCTTRAC, and so many others were registered and ready to go. My sincerest thanks and I hope to see you at the next Bataan.

02/17/2020

I am excited Bataan Memorial Death March is less than a month away! We are still recruiting Physicians, RNs, EMTs and logistical folks. This is a great opportunity to give back to our honorable veterans who have served and continue to serve. Last year we had snow on our tents for the first time!
This year will bring new challenges, Sunday March 15th 8 am to 9 pm.

We could still use extra hands for setup, Friday March 13th 9 am to 4 pm and/or tear down, Monday March 16th 9 am to 3 pm.

Contact EMTF 9 Coordinator Martin Dominguez, [email protected] call or text 915-355-8735 for any questions.

Sincere thanks to those who already signed up and continue to support this amazing event each year! Texas EMTF relies on help from our regional partners. I hope to see there!

01/09/2020

Bataan Memorial Death March 2020 - EMTF Main Medical Tent Volunteer Signup

We are recruiting volunteers for the upcoming Bataan 2020 Memorial Death March. Physicians, RNs, EMTs and logistical folks. Contact [email protected] for any questions, call or text 915-355-8735. Please🤝 register to help.

11/13/2019

Carlos Alarcon's Fundraiser for El Paso Giving Day

Carlos Alarcon's Fundraiser for El Paso Giving Day

Support Carlos Alarcon's Fundraiser for El Paso Giving Day

11/05/2019

Bataan Memorial Death March 2020 - EMTF Main Medical Tent Volunteer Signup

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bataan-memorial-death-march-2020-emtf-main-medical-tent-volunteer-signup-registration-78648813719

11/05/2019

Bataan Memorial Death March 2020 - EMTF Main Medical Tent Volunteer Signup

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bataan-memorial-death-march-2020-emtf-main-medical-tent-volunteer-signup-registration-78648813719

It’s that time of the year again! We are excited to be participating in the 2020 Bataan Memorial Death March. Last year proved to be a huge success and offered a great experience to those who volunteered. The Bataan Memorial Death March challenges participants to a 26.2-mile march through the high...