Texas Emergency Medical Task Force Region 6

It's that time again! SETRAC and RHPC are excited to announce that the Call for Speakers is officially open.



Everyone has a story to tell. Have you faced a tough challenge in fire, EMS, trauma care, hospitals, public safety, public health, or other first responder fields? Did your team find a creative solution or overcome major obstacles? Your experience could inspire and educate others in the field. Now's your chance to share it. Join us on beautiful Galveston Island for the RHPC 17th Annual Symposium, October 14–16, 2026, and present to 300+ peers and colleagues who are just as passionate about serving their communities as you are.



We're looking for fun, engaging, and insightful presentations that spark conversation, share lessons learned, and highlight the incredible work happening across our region.


🔥 Best practices
🧠 Proven strategies
🚑 Real-world experiences
🤝 Lessons learned from overcoming challenges



Bring your story, share your knowledge, and connect with colleagues across fire, EMS, trauma, hospitals, public safety, public health, and all types of first responders. This is the symposium for you!



📅 Symposium Dates: October 14–16, 2026
⏳ Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026

👉 Submit your speaker proposal today: forms.setrac.org/260684011156855



For questions regarding speaker opportunities please contact Lisa Spivey at [email protected].

Last week The EMTF 6 Pre-Hospital IDRU (Infectious Disease Response Unit) took a trip down to Galveston for a training with the UTMB SPECTRE team. A great day of training and collaboration improved out readiness to respond. Thank you to all who participated! City Ambulance Service, Cy-Fair Fire Dept, AMR Houston, Fort Bend County EMS.