Alvin Volunteer Fire Department

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

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05/31/2026

Thirteen years ago today, May 31, 2013, the Houston Fire Department experienced its darkest day.

A five-alarm fire at the Southwest Inn on the Southwest Freeway brought crews from Stations 51 and 68 to what would become the deadliest incident in HFD history. As firefighters worked to search and suppress the blaze, the roof collapsed, trapping crews inside.

Four firefighters were killed that day. A fifth, Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling, lost both legs in the fire and passed away in 2017 from complications related to his injuries.

We remember Captain Matthew Renaud, Engineer Operator Robert Bebee, Firefighter Robert Garner, Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, and Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling.

They sacrificed everything. We will never forget.

05/31/2026

Santa Fe Fire & Rescue mourns the loss of one of the true pioneers of our department and community, Joe Kelly Tombrella.

Joe was a founding member of the Alta Loma Volunteer Fire Department, the organization that would eventually become Santa Fe Fire & Rescue. His dedication to protecting our community was unmatched, serving as Fire Chief for more than 18 years and helping build the foundation upon which our department stands today.

His commitment to the fire service extended far beyond Santa Fe. Joe also served as President of the Galveston County Firefighters Association, working to strengthen the fire service throughout Galveston County and advocate for firefighters across the region.

Throughout his life, Joe exemplified servant leadership. Whether as a firefighter, chief, business owner, elected official, or civic leader, he devoted countless hours to improving the community he loved. His legacy can be seen throughout Santa Fe in the organizations he helped establish, the leaders he mentored, and the generations of firefighters who followed in his footsteps.

We are especially honored that Joe’s family has designated Santa Fe Fire & Rescue as Honorary Casketbearers, a testament to the lifelong bond he shared with this department.

On behalf of the members of Santa Fe Fire & Rescue, we extend our deepest condolences to the Tombrella family and all who knew and loved him.

Thank you, Chief Tombrella, for your vision, leadership, and decades of service. Your impact on our department and community will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Chief. We will take it from here. ❤️🚒

05/31/2026

Get your car washed and support the Alvin VFD Junior Program! 🚒🧽 All donations fund equipment and training for our future first responders.

📍 Where: Alvin VFD Station 1 (801 E South St)

🗓️ When: Sat, June 6 | 9 AM - 2 PM
💵 Cost: Donations welcome!

05/28/2026

🚒 Vehicle Fire – House Street & Gordon Street (May 27, 2026)

Wednesday evening, AVFD was toned out to a fully involved vehicle fire at the intersection of House Street and Gordon Street.

Responding units arrived within 2 minutes of the tone. Engine 21 responded with a crew of four, and Engine 11 arrived shortly after. Crews quickly extinguished the fire without incident.

✅ No injuries reported
✅ Roadways are open and clear
ℹ️ Cause of the fire is under investigation

A big thank you to the Alvin Police Department for traffic control and securing the scene while crews worked.

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Reminder 🇺🇸

We honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As you enjoy the weekend, please stay safe and take a moment to remember and give thanks to those who never made it home.

From all of us at Alvin Volunteer Fire Department: have a safe Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

Stay safe on the rest of your Memorial Weekend.

05/23/2026

Next wave of storms incoming! This looks like the main event of the weekend for Houston.

Meteorologist ABC13-Elyse Smith has you covered on our live stream: abc13.com/live

05/23/2026

Round 1 has cleared... Round 2 is loading. Yes, many of us woke up to rain and rumbles early this morning, but I don't think we're quite done with our storm chances yet. The atmosphere (likely) has time to recharge, bringing another round of storms this afternoon. The overall forecast and message remains: stay weather aware! abc13.com/weather