Harris County ESD 48 Rehab Division

07/24/2026

Rehab started their day with supporting Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department during their RIT.

At 10:39 am they were dispatched to a motor vehicle scene involving an 18 wheeler on I10 EB lane. Water, gatorade, snacks and Whataburger sandwiches were distributed to all that assisted with clearing the scene.

At 6:50pm Rehab was dispatched to a house fire in the 1700 block of Wine Cedar Ln. 7 Rehab members distributed wet and cold towels along with fire wipes. Water, gatorade and snacks were appreciated by all. Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department and Westlake Volunteer Fire Department quickly got the fire out.

07/20/2026

Day 2 of Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department RIT. 5 Rehab members came out to support them with water, gatorade and cold wet towels.

07/20/2026

It's been a busy day for the Rehab Team. 5 Rehab members spent the morning keeping Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department hydrated and distrubuted cold wet towels while they conducted their RIT today. They did an amazing job, especially in this heat. Team stayed for about 3.5 hours.

At 12:23pm today 6 Rehab members were dispatched to a Mutual Aid call from Northeast Fort Bend County Fire Department in the 3800 block of Ryans Rock Ct. A staging area was quickly set up for first responders while they conducted a search in the nearby pond and surrounding areas for a missing 5 year old autistic boy. Water, gatorade, snacks and our restroom were greatly appreciated. Rehab stayed on scene for approximately 3.5 hours. The search is still on going.

07/14/2026

At 4:13 yesterday afternoon, RH3 was dispatched to a Mutual Aid call in the town of Thompsons, about a 35-mile run, for a major residential fire. 7 Rehab members responded to the scene. In addition to Thompsons’ fire department several other departments were on scene including Richmond Fire Department, Sugar Land Fire Department, Stafford Fire Department, Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Rosenberg FD, Fulshear Simonton Fire - ESD 4, and Community Volunteer Fire Department. Vehicular access to the large property was limited due to the location of drop tanks and hoses so supplies had to be carried quite a distance to the scene. A rehab area was set up near the front of the home. Water and numerous cooling towels were immediately distributed. Gatorade, nutrition, decon wipes were set up at rehab. RH3 remained on scene until about 8:00 pm. The cause of the fire is being investigated, but a lightning strike is suspected.

07/13/2026

At 4:54 this afternoon RH3 was dispatched to a Mutual Aid call with Richmond Fire Department for a residential fire on Spanish Forest Ln. Several other fire departments were also on scene. Rehab members responded to the scene and set up a Rehab area in the street across from the house. We went through several cases of water and Gatorade. Numerous cooling towels and decon wipes were distributed. Nutrition was also provided. RH3 remained on scene until approximately 7:30 pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation but a lightning strike during a severe thunder storm is suspected.

07/03/2026

06/20/2026

At 8:05 last night RH3 was dispatched to a major vehicle vs. building incident on Rose Hill Ln. 7 Rehab members responded to the scene and set up a Rehab area across the street from the impacted home. Investigators said a Tesla failed to make a right turn and was traveling at a high rate of speed when it crashed directly into the house, ending up in the front room of the residence. Authorities said a woman was inside the front room and was struck when the vehicle entered the home. The 76-year-old woman was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital but later died from her injuries, authorities said. Investigators are working to determine what caused the vehicle to fail to control its speed before the crash. They are examining what role the driver’s control of the vehicle may have played and whether Tesla’s autopilot system played any role. RH3 remained on scene until approximately 1:00 am. Rescue 91 with Community Volunteer Fire Department was also on scene for extrication and structure stabilization.

06/17/2026

Today Rehab 3 was dispatched to Community Volunteer Fire Department fire at 5:01pm. When we arrived to scene, 6 Rehab 3 members quickly set up and distrubuted water,gatorade, several cool towels and snacks.

06/15/2026

Last night RH3 was dispatched to this residential fire with Community Volunteer Fire Department. 9 Rehab members responded to the scene and set up a Rehab area in the street across from the house. Water, Gatorade, cooling towels, decon wipes were distributed and nutrition was available. RH3 remained on scene until about 11:30 pm.

06/03/2026

At 5:32 yesterday afternoon during severe storms in the area, RH3 was dispatched to a Mutual Aid call with Willowfork Fire Department/Fort Bend County ESD 2 for a residential fire in the Cinco Ranch area. Several other fire departments were also on scene. Lightning likely struck the house and ignited a fire in the attic. 9 Rehab members responded to the scene and set up a Rehab area across the street from the home. Water, Gatorade, cooling towels, decontamination wipes, and nutrition were provided. No residents were injured, but three firefighters were taken to a hospital with minor injuries according to fire officials. RH3 remained on scene until approximately 8:00 pm.