This week the department sponsored a Hazardous Materials Technician course presented by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). During the week long course personnel learned chemistry, hazard identification, personal protective equipment (PPE), patching, plugging and … [Read more...]

At 07:16hrs personnel of Fire Station #1 heard what sounded like an accident in front of quarters and investigated to find a 2-vehicle accident with 1-driver trapped. Using the Holmatro tools Truck 21 and Truck 23 extricated the driver for treatment and transport to a local … [Read more...]

At 19:46hrs a reported commercial vehicle fire was dispatched in the area of Murphy Rd. and W. Airport Blvd. Upon arrival less than 4-minutes later heavy fire from the front of delivery truck was reported with Engine 22 making a fast attack. Using a Class A foam hand line the … [Read more...]

This morning 19-years ago as many of us went about our regular lives an unimaginable tragedy unfolded. As hundreds of emergency services personnel rushed to the World Trade Center to rescue those involved in this unthinkable event the entire world changed as both towers fell. … [Read more...]

At 00:45hrs Rescue 22 was dispatched to the reported MVA in the area of US59 and W. Airport Blvd. Within seconds the incident was upgraded adding Engine 22 and Battalion 21 for reported persons trapped with Stafford PD on scene confirming. Upon arrival of Battalion 21 a 1-car … [Read more...]

At 20:04hrs Truck 23 was dispatched to the intersection of US59 and W. Airport Blvd for the reported MVA. Upon arrival less than 6-minutes later Truck 23 advised of a multi-vehicle accident with Stafford PD performing CPR on 1-subject in the roadway adding Battalion 21 and Engine … [Read more...]

At 16:36hrs, with heavy thunderstorms rolling through the area, the Light Structure assignment was dispatched to the 11100 block of Fountain Lake Dr. for the reported fire in the hotel. While enroute multiple calls continued to be received resulting in the incident being … [Read more...]

At 09:05hrs Engine 22 and Battalion 21 were requested to assist the Beasley FD with a residential structure fire in the 2200 block of Karle St. in western Fort Bend County. Upon arrival personnel provided relief to operating companies due to the extensive amount of overhaul and … [Read more...]

At 01:33hrs units were dispatched to assist the Fresno FD with a structure fire in the area of Post Rd. and Ladonia Rd. Upon arrival of the first unit fire was evident from a mobile home structure with a report of people trapped. Upon arrival of Truck 21 the crew was assigned … [Read more...]

At 19:56hrs Truck 21 and Battalion 21 were dispatched to the 5800 block of Jerry St. for the reported structure fire with people trapped. Upon arrival of 1st arriving companies a 1-story mobile home was found heavily involved and fire attack initiated. Upon arrival, following a … [Read more...]

This morning new Engine 24 was received and placed into service. This 2020 Pierce Enforcer pumper is built around a Cummins ISL 450hp engine, 1500 GPM single stage pump, 750-gallon water tank, Husky foam system, 40-gallon Class A foam tank, front trash line, three cross lays and … [Read more...]

At 21:47hrs Engine 22 was dispatched to the reported small outside fire in the 12900 block of Sugar Ridge Blvd. As they were leaving the apron Comm Center advised the incident was being boxed as it was now reported to be a structure fire with multiple callers. Arriving less than … [Read more...]

With Hurricane Hanna turning south and avoiding the upper Texas Coast the department still managed to stay quite active over the course of Saturday and Sunday. From our own box alarms and auto-aid boxes, to medical calls, vehicle fires and everything else in between, the … [Read more...]

After returning from the services for Mayor Scarcella the on-duty personnel picked up where they had left off. With the usual EMS runs Truck 21 then responded at 23:00hrs to a vehicle fire with exposures in the 1000 block of Farrah Ln. while Engine 22 & Rescue 22 responded to an … [Read more...]

Today the department proudly took part in the funeral services for our long time Mayor Leonard Scarcella. Having been elected as Mayor in 1969, Mayor Scarcella has continually lead our city for over 50-years holding the record as the longest serving Mayor in the country. During … [Read more...]