SAFE-D 2025 On-Demand Training
SAFE-D has arranged to provide on-demand courses to allow ESD commissioners to obtain certified training on their own schedule. We have applied to Texas A&M V.G. Young's Institute of County Government to have the certified courses listed here accredited for ESD Commissioner Training Credit. These courses will expire Dec. 31, 2025. If you have questions regarding any of the offerings, email admin@safe-d.org.
Recorded at the 2025 SAFE-D Annual ConferenceÂ
NUTS & BOLTS of ESDs - ESD Attorney Kelli Carlton gives an overview of the operations of Texas Emergency Services Districts. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has certified this training for 1 hour of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $85 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $125 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
VFDs A to Z - Noted Emergency Services District attorney and volunteer firefighter Ken Campbell describes the legal opportunities and restraints associated with Texas volunteer fire departments. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has certified this training for 2 hours of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $150 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $225 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
ME, YOU and The BUDGET: Success Through Collaboration - Representatives of El Paso County Emergency Services District No. 1 describe their budgeting process, which has been successful in meeting the demands of a rapidly growing district. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has certified this training for 1 hour of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $85 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $125 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
ESD 101 - John Carlton and Kelli Carlton of The Carlton Law Firm PLLC give an overview of Texas Emergency Services Districts. Recorded at the 2025 Conference - Some changes may have been made by the 89th Legislature. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has approved this training for 2.5 hours of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $150 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $225 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
STRATEGIC PLANNING - The Essentials - Veteran emergency services consultant Mike Montgomery helps Emergency Services Districts begin their strategic planning process. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has certified this training for 1 hour of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $85 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $125 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
ETHICS for ESD COMMISSIONERS - Attorney Kelli Carlton provides the essential ethical guidelines for Texas Emergency Services District commissioners. Texas A&M's V.G. Young Institute of County Government has certified this training for 1 hour of ESD Commissioner Training Credit. Cost is $85 for representative of member ESD (commissioner, chief etc.); $125 nonmembers. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.