Group photo of four Ysleta High School students from the fire science or explorer program, dressed in full tan firefighter turnout gear with yellow reflective stripes, yellow trim, and black boots. They stand side-by-side with arms around each other's shoulders in a large, bright indoor atrium or conference hall featuring tall windows, pine trees visible outside, and a high ceiling. Each student holds a custom-decorated firefighter helmet: the helmets are silver with red and black designs, including patterns of triangles, arrows, and tribal-inspired motifs. The students appear proud and smiling, with luggage, backpacks, and gear scattered on the floor behind them, suggesting they are attending a competition, conference, or training event. The setting includes natural light from large glass walls overlooking a wooded area.

The Ysleta High School Fire Tech Academy competitors are heading to Houston!

The Ysleta Fire Agility team, Search and Rescue, and Bunker Gear athletes are locked in and ready to represent at the TXPSTA 2026 State Competition.

🥇 1st Place

  • Search: Marcus

  • Team Agility: Marcus, Edgar, Abel & Ernesto

🥈 2nd Place

  • Bunker Gear: Abel

  • Female Agility: Karla

🥉 3rd Place

  • Search: Ernesto

  • EMT: Eragon, Paola, Abby, Anna

  • Male Agility: Eragon