Harris County ESD #12 Fire Department

Harris County ESD #12 Fire Department Proudly serving our communities of Cloverleaf, North Channel, and North Shore with dedication, professionalism, and compassion! For emergencies call 9-1-1

Committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment 24/7.

02/03/2026

Priceless Moment at Whataburger 🍟🚒

I stopped by Whataburger today for my free fries, and a beautiful scene unfolded. A family was dining in when three first responders from Harris County ESD #12 Fire Department walked in. The eyes of the two kids lit up like candles! 🕯️

I overheard them asking their mom if they could take a picture with the heroes—and of course, I had to join in on the fun too.

A simple reminder of the admiration and love we all have for those who selflessly serve our community every day. Thank you for all that you do! 🙏❤️

— HTX Media Chief Reporter, Steevo

Two of our officers are currently participating in a training session at the TEEX Emergency Operations Center with Arkem...
01/30/2026

Two of our officers are currently participating in a training session at the TEEX Emergency Operations Center with Arkema, one of our key industrial partners. During this two-day program, they will collaborate on incident command strategies for large-scale industrial incidents.

Pictured below are Captain Tony Wright and Captain Lavell Warren.

Currently, two personnel are engaged in comprehensive training at the TEEX Brayton Fire training center with Arkema, foc...
01/29/2026

Currently, two personnel are engaged in comprehensive training at the TEEX Brayton Fire training center with Arkema, focusing on industrial fire procedures.

Pictured below:
Captain Astryd Torres Aviles
Firefighter Jay Larios

🚨 Freezing Weather Alert 🚨With freezing temperatures expected in the coming days, HCESD12 Fire Department wants to remin...
01/22/2026

🚨 Freezing Weather Alert 🚨

With freezing temperatures expected in the coming days, HCESD12 Fire Department wants to remind our community that a local warming facility will be open to provide a safe, warm place for those in need.

If you or someone you know needs shelter from the cold, please take advantage of this resource. Cold weather can be dangerous, especially overnight. So let’s look out for one another and help spread the word.

Stay warm, stay safe, and check on your neighbors. ❤️🔥

Harris County ESD 12 crews assisted the Channelview Fire Department with a hotel fire. Great work to everyone involved.
01/16/2026

Harris County ESD 12 crews assisted the Channelview Fire Department with a hotel fire. Great work to everyone involved.

Over the past three days four of our Company Officers had the opportunity to participate in the TEEX Leadership Symposiu...
01/15/2026

Over the past three days four of our Company Officers had the opportunity to participate in the TEEX Leadership Symposium. The symposium featured numerous classes aimed at improving leadership in the fire service, focusing on areas such as accountability, safety, conflict resolution, and ethics. We are proud to support our Officers' continued growth.

Pictured below:
Captain David Araguz, Captain Tony Wright, Chief Frank Viscuso (Keynote Speaker), Captain Krim Kashif, Captain Lavell Warren.

Stay warm, not at risk. 🔥Space heaters can be helpful—but only when used properly. Your safety comes first. Here are som...
12/30/2025

Stay warm, not at risk. 🔥
Space heaters can be helpful—but only when used properly. Your safety comes first. Here are some tips to help you stay warm, but SAFE this winter!

Christmas week looks a little different for these six. 🎄🚒 After a tough and demanding 3-week orientation, 6 new probatio...
12/24/2025

Christmas week looks a little different for these six. 🎄🚒 After a tough and demanding 3-week orientation, 6 new probationary firefighters are officially starting their first shifts with HCESD 12. We’re proud of the hard work they’ve already put in and grateful to have them serving our community this holiday season. And to everyone in the community, stay safe and Merry Christmas! From our family to yours.

From the Harris County ESD 12 family to yours, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
11/27/2025

From the Harris County ESD 12 family to yours, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

We’re honored to celebrate the recent pinning ceremony of our newly promoted leaders. Where friends and family gathered ...
10/09/2025

We’re honored to celebrate the recent pinning ceremony of our newly promoted leaders. Where friends and family gathered to help welcome our newest leaders with love and honor, and their newest upgraded badges.

5 Captains - Capt. Owens, Capt. Peterson, Capt. Russell, Capt. Torres, Capt. Williams
1 District Chief - Chief Bunnell
1 Assistant Chief - Chief Novick
And our new leader and Fire Chief, Marshall Hutton.

Your dedication and leadership continue to raise the bar and inspire us all. Keep up the great work!

A heartfelt thank you to our Board Members for their unwavering support, and to our Color Guard for their powerful presence and professionalism.

This is more than a ceremony. It’s a celebration of service, growth, and the future of HCESD12. Congratulations to all!

Congratulations Chief BunnellThe Commission on Professional Credentialing® has just awarded Brian Bunnell the profession...
10/07/2025

Congratulations Chief Bunnell

The Commission on Professional Credentialing® has just awarded Brian Bunnell the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer on October 3rd, 2025. Following an extensive peer review process, this designation recognizes demonstrated excellence in seven measured components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence. In receiving this designation, Brian Bunnell becomes one of only 2147CFO’s worldwide.
Meeting these stringent requirements will allow Brian Bunnell to bring a higher level of professionalism and service to Harris County ESD 12.

Harris County ESD 12 is proud to introduce three new firefighters, who have completed a rigorous three-week new hire ori...
09/20/2025

Harris County ESD 12 is proud to introduce three new firefighters, who have completed a rigorous three-week new hire orientation. Today, they successfully finished their final live fire training, officially assuming the role of Probationary Firefighter within HCESD 12!

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911 Hollywood Street
Cloverleaf, TX
77015

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