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...]
At 11:12hrs companies were dispatched to a reported fire in the 11600 block of S. Kirkwood for smoke coming from the 2nd floor. Upon arrival of Truck 23 smoke was reported coming from between Division 1 and Division 2 and crews set about opening up the 1st floor ceiling. Finding … [Read more...]
On this Thursday our own hometown On-Site Decals joined the department in helping spread awareness about the Coronavirus. In an effort to ensure our community is aware of the recommended practices to take to stop the spread of CV-19 each front line apparatus and Battalion 21 had … [Read more...]
As everyone continues to wrap themselves around the impacts CV-19 has had on all of our lives, the City of Stafford Fire Department, like all others around the globe, is having to adapt to these changes while also continuing to provide service to our community in this most trying … [Read more...]
Amidst the new challenges facing everyone, the City of Stafford began the FTO program for its 5-newest full-time personnel. Over the course of 4-non-stop weeks the new personnel completed everything from ground ladders, ventilation, search and EMS training to hose line … [Read more...]
Progress on new Fire Station #2 is on track with noticeable changes to what was once an empty field. Currently interior painting is progressing with cabinetry set to begin next week. Exterior brick work has been completed and bi-fold bay doors installed with bay equipment being … [Read more...]
At 21:55hrs this evening Engine 22 was sent to the reported shooting in the 12840 block of S. Kirkwood. After momentarily staging units were cleared in to find a male subject down in the parking lot of the apartment complex with a single GSW to the chest. With Engine 22 … [Read more...]
This morning at approximately 01:30hrs Truck 21 and Battalion 21 were sent on the MCFRS box for a reported residential fire. Upon arrival heavy smoke was reported from a 2-story SFD and an offensive attack initiated by Engine 33. With fire attack, searches and ventilation … [Read more...]
Annual City Dinner
This evening department personnel joined other city personnel to enjoy the annual employee appreciation dinner. After enjoying an outstanding dinner prepared by the Stafford Municipal School District (SMSD) Culinary Arts Program, annual service awards were presented as well as … [Read more...]
This weekend personnel participated in hands-on training at the Fort Bend County Fire Field. Topics covered included Vent-Enter-Isolate-Search (VEIS), vertical ventilation, forcible entry and multi-story hose line advancements. On each day valuable information was learned and … [Read more...]
For 2-days this week personnel of the Stafford Fire Department and Fire Marshal's Office participated in the Active Attack Integrated Response course along with personnel from Fort Bend County EMS, Rice University PD and Missouri City PD. The course, designed to train personnel … [Read more...]
At 12:34hrs the Fort Bend County Technical Rescue Team (FBCTRT) was activated to assist the Rosenberg FD on a trench collapse with a person trapped in the area of Bryan Rd. and FM 2218. Upon arrival of TRT personnel one worker was found trapped in a trench with Rosenberg FD … [Read more...]
