STECH Training advancement center (stac)
STAC (Southwest Tech Training Advancement Center) is a purpose-built training environment designed to prepare first responders, emergency personnel, and public safety students for the complex and high-pressure challenges they will encounter in the field. Through immersive, scenario-based training, participants engage in realistic simulations such as fire suppression, tactical emergency medical response, search and rescue, and disaster coordination.
The STAC plays a vital role in enhancing the region’s capacity to respond to emergencies, meet workforce demands, & support economic development through industry-aligned training. By providing a controlled space with realistic settings, we enable students and trainees to receive hands-on training that prepares them for real-life scenarios.
The Role of Public Safety Training in the Community
Training in public and workplace safety is essential to the well-being and economic strength of rural communities. The STAC supports both emergency preparedness and business resilience by ensuring individuals are equipped for high-demand roles and critical situations. Through STAC programs, we:
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- Build a reliable pipeline of skilled emergency personnel for both rural and urban agencies
- Provide OSHA and industrial safety training for the region’s manufacturing and trade sectors
- Prepare responders and workers for a wide range of real-world emergencies and workplace hazards
- Offer continuing education and advanced training for professionals already in the field
- Engage youth and future professionals through outreach and career awareness initiatives
Upcoming Events
Check out all the upcoming trainings and events being held at the STAC.
STAC PROPS
Want to know what is in the STAC? We have 12 distinct props planned, each with a specific function.
STAC Prop 1: Fire & Rescue
This prop is a multi-story burn building with interior/exterior stairs, roof props, bailout windows, and force entry points.
STAC Prop 2: Auto Rescue
This prop is used to simulate vehicle extrication scenarios.
STAC Prop 3: Mass Casualty Incident
This prop simulates a mass casualty incident involving a t-bone collision between a car and a school bus.
STAC Prop 4: Rubble Pile
This prop is a rubble pile, used for collapse and search simulations.
STAC Prop 5: HAZMAT
This prop is a tanker, used to simulate a spill or hazardous material response.
STAC Prop 6: High Angle Rescue Tower
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This prop is used for technical rope and rappelling rescue training.
STAC Prop 7: Trench Rescue
This prop is a simulated trench, used for simulations including collapse training.
STAC Prop 8: Confined Space
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This prop is a modular Connex structure used for confined space navigation and rescue scenarios.
STAC Prop 9: Urban Response Complex - URC
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This prop is a Connex-based mock urban street used for tactical and response scenarios.
STAC Prop 10: Command Post
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This prop provides enclosed space for equipment storage and apparatus staging.
STAC Prop 11: Wildland Fire
This prop is a rural fire simulation area, including natural fuels.
STAC Prop 12: Aviation Rescue
This prop includes a helicopter fuselage, used for simulating aircraft rescues.