Highlands Fire Department

10/13/2026

🎃👻 Trick or Treat at the Fire Station! 🚒🍬

Highlands Fire Department invites all our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes to stop by Station 17 on Halloween night for some candy!

📅 Saturday, October 31st, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Station 17 – 123 San Jacinto St., Highlands, TX

Halloween Safety Reminders:
•Wear bright or reflective costumes so drivers can see you.
•Carry a flashlight or glow sticks for visibility.
•Always use crosswalks and watch for vehicles.
•Young children should trick-or-treat with a responsible adult.
•Drivers, slow down and stay alert for trick-or-treaters!

We look forward to seeing everyone’s costumes and celebrating a fun and safe Halloween with our Highlands community!

10/02/2026

🚒 Highlands Fire Department Needs Volunteers! 🚒

We’re looking for dedicated members of our community who are ready to serve, learn, and make a difference. No matter your background, if you have the heart to serve Highlands, we want to hear from you!

🔥 Gain valuable training
🤝 Become part of a strong team
❤️ Give back to your community

📅 Applications are being accepted now through December 31st.

📍 123 San Jacinto St.
📞 281-843-2466
🌐 HighlandsFire.com

Step up. Serve your community. Apply today!

09/17/2026

Burn ban is in effect. Please follow the link on the original post for more details.

A burn ban is now in place for unincorporated areas of Harris County, effective today September 17, 2026.

This ban was officially approved during today's Commissioner's Court meeting.

Presently, there are 216 counties in Texas under a burn ban, including our neighboring counties of Fort Bend County, Waller County, Brazoria and Galveston County. - https://mailchi.mp/8abf5b12acce/burn-ban-now-in-effect

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 Years Later — We Will Never Forget.

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the 343 firefighters and all first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognize the countless acts of courage and selflessness that followed.

May we always remember their service, their sacrifice, and the unity our nation showed in the face of tragedy.

Never Forget. Always Remember. 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE – TROPICAL DEPRESSION FIVE

Highlands Fire Department is monitoring Tropical Depression Five as it moves toward the Upper Texas Coast and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before landfall Tuesday. The primary concern for our area is heavy rainfall and flash flooding, with the NWS forecasting widespread 3–5 inches of rain and isolated totals of 6–9 inches, especially east of I-45.

Now is the time to prepare: secure loose outdoor items, charge phones and backup batteries, check emergency supplies, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall, and never drive through flooded roadways. Keep monitoring trusted weather sources as conditions and forecasts can change quickly.

Highlands Fire Department will continue monitoring conditions and sharing important updates as needed.

Stay weather aware, Highlands!

08/04/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring – EMS Shift Supervisors 🚑

Highlands Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for full-time EMS Shift Supervisors. This position is responsible for overseeing daily EMS operations, personnel, training, equipment, and quality assurance while helping ensure the highest level of emergency medical care for our community.

Position Highlights:
•Full-Time, Paid Position
•Salary: $75,000–$85,000 DOQ
•48/144 Shift Schedule
•100% Employee Health Insurance (with optional dependent coverage)
•PTO, holiday/weekend shift differential, and additional benefits

We’re looking for an experienced paramedic with strong leadership skills who is passionate about serving the community and helping lead our EMS division.

Interested applicants can apply at HighlandsFire.com, then submit a resume and copies of current certifications to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the posting will close September 15, 2026.

08/04/2026

🚌📚 Back to School Means Back to Safety! 📚🚌

As students head back to the classroom, let’s all do our part to keep them safe.

🚸 Slow down in school zones
🛑 Always stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms
👀 Stay alert for children crossing streets and walking near bus stops
📵 Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road

A few extra seconds of caution can make a lifetime of difference. Let’s work together to ensure every student arrives at school and home safely.

Have a safe and successful school year, Highlands!

07/30/2026

At Highlands Fire Department, our priority is providing reliable emergency medical care to the citizens we serve. After experiencing a series of unexpected mechanical issues with our ambulance fleet, Harris County ESD No. 5 (Crosby EMS) stepped up without hesitation by graciously loaning us an ambulance, allowing us to continue staffing two ambulances in our district.

This act of partnership is a great example of what the fire and EMS service is all about—neighboring departments working together to ensure our communities continue receiving the highest level of care when it matters most.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the leadership and personnel of Harris County ESD No. 5 (Crosby EMS) for their support and generosity. We are proud to stand alongside our neighboring agencies and look forward to continuing to work together, support one another, and provide the best possible service to the communities we protect.

Thank you Harris County Emergency Services District 5/Crosby EMS

07/21/2026

Tropical Depression Two continues to gradually move northwest, possibly becoming a tropical storm tonight. This system is expected to turn west toward our region starting Wednesday. Despite the unfavorable environment ahead of this system, it should continue to be monitored.

07/20/2026

Tropical Depression Two is becoming better organized and is expected to become a tropical storm later today. By Wednesday, the system is expected to turn westward, placing it on a trajectory towards our region. Increasing wind shear, dry air, and land interaction with Louisiana may end up weakening the system as it approaches SE Texas. But y'all know that every system in the Gulf is worth keeping an eye on. So, we advise that you remain updated on the tropics in case the trends change.