Stafford Fire Department

This morning the new Truck 21 was delivered to the department. Ironically following completion of apparatus familiarization training on new Engine 22, personnel set about loading hose, tools and equipment. Following this and other minor adjustments the new Truck 21 went into … [Read more...]

This morning the new Engine 22 (#2022) was delivered to the department by the local Pierce Manufacturing dealer, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group. Working though lunch personnel loaded hose and placed the final equipment on board before officially going in service shortly after … [Read more...]

Today take a moment and thank everyone who has, is or will be serving our county in our armed forces. Since the founding of our country the men and woman of our armed forces have answered the call to protect us; some making the ultimate sacrifice. So when you do see a veteran, … [Read more...]

Happy Halloween to everyone. Please remember tomorrow evening to use caution as there will be children out visiting their neighbors for candy and treats. For those out trick or treating please use caution, especially as it gets dark, along the streets and sidewalks as you go from … [Read more...]

As of last week the new FS #2 is making progress. With the tilt wall panels for the 2-story section going up, the apparatus bay framework is beginning and the concrete work and myriad of other work continues. By next week the overall shape of the final design should begin taking … [Read more...]

At 22:52hrs units were dispatched to the reported fire in the kitchen of Applebee's Restaurant in the 12700 block of the SW Freeway. While enroute the incident was upgraded to a structure fire due to multiple calls. Upon arrival Battalion 21 reported smoke from a 1-story … [Read more...]

Just before 15:00hrs Engine 22 and Engine 23 were sent to the 12200 block of the SW Freeway for the reported vehicle on fire. Upon arrival a commercial street sweeper was found heavily involved. Using tank water the fire was quickly extinguished and units returned to service. … [Read more...]

The new Engine 22 is in town and being outfitted by the dealer. Following mounting of tools and equipment the new engine is hoped to be in service by mid-November. The final inspection of the new Truck 21 has been completed with its departure for Texas expected in the next few … [Read more...]

This weekend department personnel participated in the Classic Chevrolet Chili Cookoff which benefits Fort Bend County emergency services agencies. For the 1st time entering in the cookoff the personnel did exceptionally well placing 2nd. Shown is A Shift Lieutenant Matt Ricks … [Read more...]

The City of Stafford Fire Department is happy to announce the awarding of a FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant in the amount of $753,779.00. This grant, announced on September 13th, was formerly accepted by City Council on October 2nd and will be used to … [Read more...]

This afternoon Tanker 22 deployed as part of Task Force 19-108 formed by the Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) to assist agencies in Jefferson County, Texas. The Task Force, composed of 1-Task Force leader (Fulsheur), 4-Engines (N Montgomery County, Harris County … [Read more...]

This afternoon the Houston FD suffered a Line of Duty Death. Fire Fighter Kenneth Stavinoha of Fire Station #27 passed away on duty from a sudden medical emergency. Please keep the Stavinoha family, his friends, the crew of Fire Station #27 and the Houston Fire Department in your … [Read more...]

At 05:30 Battalion 21 and Tanker 22 were requested to assist the Richmond Fire Department in the 1000 block of Agnes Rd in Thompsons. Following a long response to the other side of the county Battalion 21 directed water supply operations while Tanker 22 conducted water shuttle … [Read more...]

Beginning earlier this week a tropical depression in the Gulf of Mexico developed into Tropical Storm Imelda making landfall in the Freeport area of Brazoria County. Over the next 2-days training rains impacted the entire southeast Gulf Coast with as much as 40"+ of rain in some … [Read more...]

The Stafford Fire Department offers its condolences on the passing of Sugar Land Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Clay Fenwick. Chief Fenwick, a 28-year verteran of the SLFD, began his career in 1991 as a Fire Fighter rising through the ranks. Over his career Chief Fenwick … [Read more...]