This afternoon the department lost a great person with the unexpected passing of Fire Fighter John Francis. Always a jovial person, John joined the department as a volunteer to help his community and grew into a reliable and hard working member of the department. Eventually … [Read more...]
Accident With Entrapment
At 06:22hrs Truck 22 was dispatched to the 13100 block of Murphy Rd for the reported MVA. Arriving minutes later a report of a 2-vehicle MVA was given with a request to upgrade to a rescue box for a trapped occupant. With FBCEMS Battalion 604 providing care to the self extricated … [Read more...]
Shortly before 02:36hrs this morning FBCEMS Medic 610 was sitting at the light at FM1092 and Mula Rd. enroute back to quarters at FS #2. As they awaited the light to turn the crew noticed headlights in the distance coming towards them. As the weaving headlights got closer the … [Read more...]
At 00:46hrs Truck 21 and Battalion were sent on the MCFRS box alarm for the residential fire in the 12800 block of Riva Ridge. Upon arrival of Ladder 32 fire was reported through the roof of a 1-story SFD with exposure problems. Upon arrival of Truck 21 personnel where assigned … [Read more...]
At 18:51hrs Truck 21 was sent on the MCFRS box for the reported house fire in the 3000 block of Cherry Hills. Upon arrival of Engine 33 heavy smoke was reported from a 1-story SFD and an offensive attack initiated. With Tower 31 going to the roof and Engine 36 conducting a … [Read more...]
The department has placed the new Booster 21 into service as of today. Built on a Ford F550 4-door diesel chassis with body by Skeeter the unit features a 300GPM pump, 400 gallon poly tank, 10-gallon foam cell and 10,000lb winch. Additional features including super-single tires, … [Read more...]
Tanker 22 continues to operate as a single resource with TIFMAS in the panhandle of Texas. Having been deployed since August 1st personnel have been supporting operations based out of the Abilene, Texas area. Over the course of the last 3-weeks Tanker 22 has ranged across north … [Read more...]
At 13:47hrs Booster 22 was requested to the 1900 block of FM1092 to assist MCFRS with a grass fire. While enroute the box alarm was then dispatched for the same address bringing Truck 21 and Battalion 21. Upon arrival of Battalion 31 a large area of grass with 20' flames was … [Read more...]
At 05:19hrs the rescue box was dispatched for the reported auto versus train accident in the 13000 block of S. Kirkwood and Highway 90. Upon arrival 1-SUV was found between the double tracks with the driver trapped after being struck by a freight train. With a quick assessment, … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July to everyone from the Officers and members of the City of Stafford Fire Department. May everyone celebrate the founding of our great country safely surrounded by friends and family. To all those working please be safe. Thank you to "C" Shift for providing fire … [Read more...]
Member companies of ST121 have returned home from North Texas following completion of tornado recovery and assistance operations. During the deployment personnel operated a relief POD (point of distribution) for residents, cleared fallen trees and provided standby emergency … [Read more...]
This morning Tanker 22 with Lieutenant Ricks and Fire Fighter Roman deployed as part of a TIFMAS All Hazards Strike Team 121 to East Texas. Along with companies from ESD #48, Caney Creek, South County and Needham Fire Departments the 3-engine/2-tanker strike team will assist in … [Read more...]
Companies of ST115 have returned home from a 13-day deployment to the Amarillo area assisting with water rescues and evacuations. During this time the ST115 companies operated in and around Amarillo assisting the community during the significant flooding the area experienced. … [Read more...]
Following staging in the area east of Amarillo, ST115 received movement orders into the City of Amarillo today. Upon arrival, and while familiarizing themselves with the new AOR, ST115 began making rescue of motorists trapped in high water. At this time ST115 has been extended … [Read more...]
Roadway Shooting
Just before 22:00hrs Truck 21 and Battalion 21 were dispatched to the reported shooting in the 3000 block of Fifth St. Upon arrival of units and Medic 608 1-female subject was found in the roadway suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Performing a rapid trauma assessment the patient … [Read more...]
