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This morning, members of the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and the Nassau Bay Police Department participated in a special Remembrance March commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9-11.
Wearing bunker gear and SCBAs in tribute to the first responders who bravely climbed thousands of stairs at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the group made their way throughout the city, pausing at select locations for moments of silence.
Following the March, a group including the participating first responders, City Council members, City staff and citizens gathered at the Fire Station for a short ceremony. NBVFD Chief Tom George, NBVFD President Matt Roper and Nassau Bay Police Chief Tim Cromie each spoke briefly and expressed thanks to all those who participated.
Please see our photos from this morning’s commemoration events below.
We were honored to be part of this March with our partners in the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you to all the citizens who were asking the route to cheer us on and say thank you. This is what community is all about.
The Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its accomplishments at its annual banquet held in late March. The Annual Banquet, while a time-honored tradition, looked very different as the dinner was held for members only, with family, friends, and City officials viewing the awards ceremony remotely via video.
The following NBVFD members received special recognition for their 2020 accomplishments: (Click through the photos to see the full list of awards!)
*Firefighter of the Year - Javon Thomas
*Rookie Firefighter of the Year - Kristopher Gaffey
*Medic of the Year- Cody McCamy
*Administrative Officer of the Year - Rod Molyneau
*Line Officer of the Year- Bob Juillerat
Congrats to all of the award winners!
A highlight of each year’s banquet is always the “Captains’ Awards” – these are humorous awards designed to recognize some of the more memorable/quirky member moments of the past year. This year, Safety Officer Chuck Dickerson awarded all NBVFD members a ceremonial Captain’s Award – just for having survived such an oh-so-unusual 2020!!!
Michie Coldwell, the only original NBVFD member still serving (52 years!!!) was in attendance at the dinner and recognized with a well-deserved standing ovation.
If you are interested in joining the NBVFD, or are wanting to learn more about the department, please contact the NBVFD at 281-333-2677. Call to get answers to questions and make an appointment to pick up an application packet for membership.
Yesterday's devastating fire event would still be ablaze without the tremendous response of 19+ agencies who came to support our Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and first responders. The City of Nassau Bay would like to send our sincere thanks to all who braved the smoke and flames to contain the spread of the fire. Please keep the residents of the Bayfront Towers in your thoughts as they will continue to feel the effects for the months to come.
Photo credit: Jeff Jefferies (www.instagram.com/JeffriesArt)
Nassau Bay PD, Nassau Bay EMS and Nassau Bay VFD are currently working a hazard material incident in the 18100 block of Point Lookout. Nassau Bay emergency agencies are being assisted by additional departments with the Regional HazMat Response Team. The 18000 block of Space Park, between Point Lookout and Saturn Lane is currently closed for staging of the emergency response units.
At about 9:15 am, Nassau Bay EMS and Nassau Bay PD responded to a reported fatal overdose at an apartment in the building. While investigating the death, officers and EMS personnel learned there was a possibility of Fentanyl being present in the apartment. Because of the highly toxic nature of Fentanyl, personnel evacuated from the apartment and contacted HazMat crews to the scene.
HazMat will stabilize and decontaminate the scene and remove any dangerous substances. Officers will complete the death investigation once the scene is safe for entry. All personnel at the scene are also being monitored and examined at by EMS and HazMat at the scene for any possible exposure.
City of Nassau Bay, Texas
Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department
City of Nassau Bay EMS
Congrats to the recent Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department COM Fire Academy Graduates!
The College of the Mainland (COM) Fire Academy curriculum is based on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Fire Suppression Curriculum Manual, which includes classroom instruction and activities, firefighter skills training, and physical training. The classes are held two nights a week and every Saturday for 16 weeks.
These graduates dedicated their personal time to train and improve on their skills as a successful firefighter. Special congratulations to Kristopher Gaffey, Ronald Domino, Greg Forrest, Hunter Ducharme, Javon Thomas, Cara Spencer, Unique McCamy, Joe Trainor and Hailey Riley.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department!
Here is a some help for when the littles start asking about Santa and when he is arriving.
City of Nassau Bay, Texas
Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department
City of Nassau Bay EMS
Have you checked it out!??!? The Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department is making spirits bright this holiday season! Stop on by the Fire & EMS Station (18295 Upper Bay Rd) and tune in to FM 89.9 for a holly jolly holiday show!
Each night synchronized Christmas lights will dance to several holiday songs — you can enjoy the show anytime from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. This dazzling light show will last through the New Year....and Santa tells us that each day a new song will be added, making the show even more festive!
Thank you to the amazing Fire Department volunteers, who worked over a month and donated their time, efforts, and materials in making Nassau Bay sparkle even brighter this holiday season!
Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2020, and this year's theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The theme works to educate the public about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. As the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department is limited in the activities they will be doing this year, they will be instead hosting several virtual activities to encourage all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme! Join us for our Poster Contest, Escape Plan Raffle, and NBVFD Virtual Open House!
Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest: Nassau Bay show us your creativity!!! Create a poster promoting this year’s fire prevention week theme, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.” The winning posters will be made into actual posters which will be displayed at the Tom George Fire & EMS Station.
Home Escape Plan Raffle: Get prepared and create a Home Escape Plan for your household! Let us know you’ve completed your Home Escape Plan worksheet and you’ll be entered into a raffle – winners will be randomly selected.
The deadline to enter the poster contest and raffle is Thursday, October 8th by 6:00pm. The winners for both the contest and raffle will be announced during the NBVFD Virtual Open House on October 9th. More details on how to enter the poster contest and raffle, as well as details on the virtual Open House can be found at
www.nassaubay.com/fpw2020.
David Braun Park at Lake Nassau is currently closed due to Tropical Storm Beta. Storm flooding brings all kinds of unwanted wildlife - this goes for Nassau Bay and our parks. Public Works is currently working to clean the Park and make it safe for our residents to return.
Drone footage courtesy of Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department
City of Nassau Bay first responders march in remembrance of September 11th. Members of the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department and Nassau Bay Police Department are in full gear for a march to remember the victims and heroes of that tragic day. They will march over three miles around the City.
Starting at the Fire & EMS Station, they will go down Upper Bay to David Braun Park, up Martinique and around to San Sebastián, then Nassau Bay Drive to Space Park to finish back at the station.
Good news! CELEBRATION for recovering League City firefighter. A League City volunteer firefighter hospitalized for coronavirus-related complications will be released from Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital today. Local first responder agencies, including the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department, will participate in a convoy celebrating his recovery, as he leaves Methodist Hospital around 5:00pm this afternoon. Residents are invited to (safely) watch the convoy along NASA Parkway as a way to say THANK YOU to those first responders who continue to put their lives at risk during this COVID-19 pandemic.