Orientation + Training: Chainsaw (Basic), Fire & Flood Recovery, Food Handling, Rebuild, Shower/Laundry
This is where Texans on Mission Disaster Relief training begins. Orientation includes an introduction and overview of TXM Disaster Relief ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission. Orientation is a required for all disaster relief volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials.
TXM Disaster Relief Orientation is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training, including those offered Saturday in Sulphur Springs. Credentials received through orientation are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years.
Sign up for the orientation and pick the specialty areas in which you'd like to serve. You may choose one morning and/or one afternoon training class unless you choose one all-day training. These classes will give the training you need to begin delivering help, hope and healing after disasters through Texans on Mission.
Orientation or recertification is a two-step process.
First, register for classes below.
Second, complete the required background check by clicking here.
Students of the chainsaw training class should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS before the event, please email Nathan Buchanan at nathan.buchanan@
Specialty Training Descriptions
Chainsaw-Basic Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers wanting chainsaw training to work with the DR Chainsaw ministry.
Basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw.
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. All attendees will receive a manual. Pre-registration online is required.
Fire & Flood Recovery Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested in participating in the DR Fire & Flood Recovery ministry.
This class equips credentialed volunteers how to respond to survivors of floods and wildfires by using appropriate equipment and procedures to clean homes and/or remove debris. It covers work procedures, equipment operation, and personal safety issues volunteers may encounter on deployments. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Food Handling-Basic Training
Target audience: Yellow Cap volunteers who want to work with a Texans on Mission DR Feeding Unit.
Basic Food Handler Class provides instruction on safely handling, preparing and serving food per the national food code as well as the Texans on Mission methods. The class also gives an insight on what to expect on deployment from a feeding unit perspective. There is no cost to the volunteer for this training. Registration online is required.
Rebuild Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers interested leading teams in rebuilding homes after initial disaster relief.
Instruction in assisting and leading the construction project using volunteer (generally not DR trained) church groups whose goal is to assist families and churches rebuild their homes. There is no cost for this training. Pre-registration online is required.
Shower/Laundry Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR Volunteers interested in the shower/laundry ministry.
This course provides a general overview of the purpose and function of the Shower/Laundry Ministry. It also covers the basic procedures, deployment process, and safety procedures while operating within the shower/laundry ministry including the setup and stand-down of these units. There is no fee for this training. Pre-registration online is required.