The Houston Fire Departmen urges citizens to be careful and follow some simple safety tips when using space heaters and other supplemental heating sources. Any shift away from the exclusive use of central heating presents an increased possibility for fire.

The Houston Fire Department's Internet posting does not provide a complete listing of all Fire/EMS incidents. It only contains basic public information involving fire and emergency incidents and omits incident reports involving information that is …

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HFD exists to serve our citizens (the public). Our menu of responsibilities is ever changing, but our basic areas of service are prevention and enforcement, public education, pre-hospital emergency care and transportation, and fire control.

* For all Arson related inquires and/or fire incidents under investigation , please contact the HFD Arson Division directly at 713-247-8900. The Public Information Office. To receive the HFD News Updates, please contact the HFD Public Affairs Office at [email protected].

This page contains current information about active incidents being handled by Fire, Police, and EMS Personnel. The contents are updated on five minute intervals and generated by the Central Command dispatch system.

Over the last few years, HFD has evolved into a highly sophisticated public safety rescue system that has saved hundreds of lives and reduced the severity of countless injuries and illnesses. The Houston Fire Department has a vision that guides the organization towards excellence.

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The Fire Marshal's Office oversees the Arson Bureau which includes arson, origin/cause, intelligence, prosecution; and the Life Safety Bureau of the Houston Fire Department which includes inspection, education, enforcement, and code development.

The Houston Fire Department is pleased to announce the implementation of a re-employment program. All former HFD Classified members with a current TCFP Certification and a minimum EMT Certification are encouraged to, “Re-ignite your passion: Rejoin the Houston Fire Department Today”!