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...]
2-Story Struck By Lightning
At 10:53hrs, as a strong storm moved through the area, units were dispatched to the light structure assignment in the 4100 block of Winesap Bend Dr. While enroute, and with the incident upgraded to a box alarm, a weather report was given of winds gusting to 44-MPH in the heavy … [Read more...]
At 12:44hrs units were dispatched to the reported MVA involving a motorcyclist struck on the freeway and thrown to the feeder road. Upon arrival of Battalion 21 a male rider was found suffering multi-system trauma after leaving a motorcycle dealership, striking the freeway … [Read more...]
At 08:51hrs the light structure was dispatched for the 4100 block of Gala Ct. As companies checked enroute the incident was upgraded to a box for a residential structure fire. Arriving 5-minutes later Battalion 21 reported a 1-story SFD with fire from the Alpha side and … [Read more...]
At 13:58hrs Booster 22 was requested to assist HFD with an inaccessible brush/woods fire to the rear of a residence in the 12200 block of Carlsbad Ct. in Engine 59's still alarm. Upon arrival Booster 22 accessed the area and supplied a Class A line while Engine 59 and Engine 48 … [Read more...]
At 10:02hrs Truck 21 was requested to assist MCFRS with establishing the LZ for subject who had fallen through a roof. Upon arrival in the 14000 block of S. Gessner Truck 21 established same and stood by until the arrival of PHI Air Medical. Upon transfer of the patient, and safe … [Read more...]
As the end of May approaches the completion of the new Station #2 and Administrative building draws closer also. Currently interior work such as painting, IT related functions and cabinetry placement is ongoing as is installation of the SCBA compressor and fill station, … [Read more...]
At 07:50hrs Truck 21 was sent the reported MVA in the 13400 block of Stafford Rd and Pike Rd. Arriving to find a 2-vehicle MVA with 1-driver trapped, Truck 21 began extrication as Engine 22 performed patient care and Battalion 21 assumed command. Upon completion of extrication … [Read more...]
As heavy thunderstorms rolled through the county, call volume dramatically increased with numerous structure fires beginning to drop. At 15:55hrs Truck 21 was sent to the 19000 block of Travis Cannon Ln in Richmond for the report of 2-houses on fire. Following a 25-minute … [Read more...]
At 11:56hrs Booster 22 was requested by the Houston Fire Department to assist with a large grass fire behind the neighborhood in the area of Vickijohn and Plainfield. Arriving shortly after dispatch due to the close proximity, Booster 22 assisted with perimeter control and then … [Read more...]
At 18:29hrs units were dispatched to the reported MVA with entrapment in the 12700 block of Stafford Rd. Upon arrival a 2-vehicle accident was found with both front occupants of one vehicle trapped. With the vehicle stabilized the Engine 22's battery operated Holmatro cutter and … [Read more...]
At 03:53hrs the Rescue Box was dispatched to the 2200 block of Highway 90 for the reported MVA involving 2-tractor trailers, including a 9,000-gallon tanker. While enroute SPD units on scene advised of chemicals leaking with companies arriving to find same. Using Truck 21, Rescue … [Read more...]
