McAllen Welcomes International Firefighters
· Texas Border Business
McAllen recently hosted 14 firefighters from Corregidora, Querétaro, and Reynosa, Tamaulipas, for a one-and-a-half-day training session with the McAllen Fire Department. The training included practical exercises in vehicle extraction, hose advancement, and search and rescue, among others. Mayor Javier Villalobos emphasized the importance of sharing emergency response knowledge. This training is part of the International Firefighters Exchange Program, which began in 2025 and aims to enhance cooperation between fire departments across borders. The partnership with Corregidora was formalized through a memorandum of understanding, while McAllen and Reynosa maintain a Sister City relationship, further strengthening regional collaboration.
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