Westlake Volunteer Fire Department

05/05/2022

International Firefighters Day is a day to recognize the commitment and dedication of all firefighters worldwide, no matter what uniform they wear or the language they speak.

Join us to honor and thank Firefighters past and present, Firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice and Firefighters who have since left the service but dedicated their lives to the protection of life and property.

From our Westlake Family to yours, we would like to say Thank you all. We salute you.

04/30/2022

LOST DOG found in Westfield subdivision

Have you lost your dog or know who he belongs to? This sweet boy is being cared for by our crew at the moment.

Please contact us on our social media platforms.

04/24/2022

Westlake wins first again in the Firefighter Challenge at Katy Area Safety Fest! 1 of 2 teams that represented Westlake at KASF took the time of 01:12!

Congratulations on winning first place to our FF/EMT’s Harris and Muse!

04/24/2022

Katy Area Safety Fest was a success! We loved seeing the smiles from everyone who came out to join us!

Thank you to our dedicated crew for making this event possible.

04/22/2022

JOIN US for Katy Area Safety Fest tomorrow April 23rd from 10am-3pm!

04/19/2022

WFD Junior Fire Academy Camp

Westlake Fire Department Junior Fire Academy Camp registration is open and capped at 30 participants!

This camp will go from July 18th to July 22nd and will encompass a variety of Fire and EMS skills and filled with each day focused on a different subject with hands on learning from professionals in the field.

The current layout for each day is shown below and is subject to change if necessary.

Day 1: Departmental Organization and Life Flight

Day 2: Harris County Arson and Hazmat

Day 3: CPR and First Aid, Search and Rescue, Fire Behavior

Day 4: ARFF- Travel to Hobby Airport

Day 5: Fun Day- Bucket Brigade Games

The WFD Junior Fire Academy Camp is open to kids 12-15 years of age and will go from 8am to 3pm (7/18-7/22).

Register now as spots fill quickly, we invite everybody to sign up and we hope to see you there!

Register at:
http://www.westlakevfd.com/event/2022-junior-fire-academy-camp/

04/17/2022

Our Easter event was a success! Thank you to the families who came out to join us and the crew for helping setup and manage the event!

Have a blessed and happy Easter.

04/16/2022

04/16/2022

04/14/2022

What are you doing next weekend? No plans? Come see us and all of our neighboring agencies at this years Katy Area Safety Fest!!

04/13/2022

Reminder to come join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This family friendly event is open to the public, with over 1000 eggs hidden at Westlake and the Easter bunny making a special appearance, this an event you don’t want to miss! Hope to see you there.

04/11/2022

March run totals! Through the 1st quarter of the year we are at 1072 calls! The Fire and EMS crews have been very busy.

03/29/2022

Come join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year will be different from years past when you drove through the station to get eggs. This year we will have over 1000 eggs hidden on our station property. Who knows, you might find the golden egg that has more than just candy! We will have much more for kids and families. Hope to see you there.

03/29/2022

Here's another look at what we have coming up at Westlake! Go ahead and save the dates. Hope to see you at one of the events.

03/25/2022

We’re always learning and training! Members of our EMS crew attended the Red Duke Trauma Institute Symposium and learned about trauma care from Houston’s trauma experts.

03/21/2022

SEVERE WEATHER EXPECTED TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY

Please monitor your local weather sources over the next 24 hours. Strong storms are expected to move into our region bringing possible tornadoes, hail, and street flooding. Remember TURN AROUND DONT DROWN!

03/08/2022

We are well underway in planning for all of our upcoming events for the community. This is not everything we have, but rather dates for things that are set. More details will follow for each of these, so save the dates for those that are interested. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. If you would like to have us out for an event that you are hosting, please go to our website and fill out the Public Relations request form. We look forward to seeing you all at one of our events.

April 16th- Easter Egg Hunt

April 23rd- Katy Area Safety Fest-Katy Mills Mall

July 18th-22nd- Westlake Fire Department Kids Camp

October 1st- Open House

October 29th- Trunk or Treat

December 3rd- Winterfest

December 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th- Santa’s Candy Toss

03/04/2022

Sundown Elementary Family Fitness Night

This evening our fire and EMS crews had the chance to support Sundown Elementary at their family event. The kids and their families had an opportunity to learn about apparatus, equipment, and what it takes to be a first responder

We’re always happy to educate the community, if you have questions or PR requests message us!

03/04/2022

February's call totals!

02/21/2022

Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Sarah Shurbaji for the birth of her son Theodore Joseph. He was born on 2/21/22 at 6:24am. He weighs 8lbs 7oz and was 20 1/2inches. Mom and baby are healthy and resting.

02/16/2022

02/12/2022

At 7:28pm the Westlake fire department responded to a reported aircraft crash located at the Pine Forest Country Club. Westlake’s Battalion Chief 41 arrived on scene and assumed command reporting a single engine aircraft with heavy frontend damage, upside down, on the ground, no fire and two occupants trapped in the wreckage. Fire-Rescue companies from Westlake, Cy-fair and Houston worked together to remove the victims while Westlake paramedics worked inside the aircraft to stabilize the patients. Extrication efforts were hampered due to the extent of the damage to the aircraft and the aircraft’s location. Two patients were transferred to life flight helicopter’s and flown to a local trauma center.

The incident investigation is being handled by Harris County Sheriff, Department Public Safety and FAA

Westlake would like to thank Cy-Fair Fire Department, Houston Fire Department and the Harris County Sheriff department for assisting with this incident.

02/11/2022

You got this Westlake

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02/09/2022

With 2022 off to a busy start, we took some time out of our busy day to get the Ambulances and Fire Trucks camera ready... oh and some of the crew members as well. Here is a snippet of what we are working on. Much more to come soon. Make sure you follow all of our social media outlets for all of our future announcements and events.

02/04/2022

Overnight Westlake crews worked two residential fires.

The first fire came in as a mutual aid to Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department. While in the overhaul phase of that fire, there was a call for a Light Structure within our own territory. Medic 41 was the first unit to arrive and reported smoke in the house. Engine 3 with ESD48 made the initial offensive attack to extinguish the fire. Ladder 43 and Squad 41 were sent to check for extensions through the house. Upon checking for extensions, there was fire found in the walls above the chimney. The fire was quickly extinguished and limited the damage to the living room area which was the point of origin. Also on the scene to assist was Cy-Fair Fire Department Engine 12. It was quick and efficient work done by those on scene to save a majority of the home from extensive damage.

02/04/2022

Today, Westlake crews went throughout our community, sharing sleeping bags. With the freezing temperatures expected throughout much of the evening and into the morning, it may be a small gesture, but hopefully it helps even a little.

02/01/2022

Join our team and our family. Westlake has immediate openings for part time Firefighter Paramedics.

Part Time
Firefighter Paramedic – 24.00 hr
Applications online
www.westlakevfd.com

01/25/2022

Chief Draper, Assistant Chief Palmer, Assistant Chief Branch and all members of the Westlake Fire Department extend their deepest sympathies and prayers to the Baltimore City Fire Department as they have confirmed 3 LODD and a fourth firefighter still in serious condition.

01/25/2022

Last night one of our members earned his Black Hat. In the fire service rank is often signified by the color of your helmet. Here at Westlake the rank system is as follows: Yellow= Probationary/Rookie, Black= Senior Fireman, Red= Lieutenant's/Captain's, White= Chief. Each helmet color is a sign of the hard work and dedication that member has put in during their time at Westlake. Congrats Firefighter/EMT Leo Gutierrez on your promotion, you have earned it. Continue your hard work!

01/23/2022

This morning at 3:38am, Westlake Fire and EMS crews responded to a Motor Vehicle Accident with multiple entrapments and ejections on Mason Rd and I10 west bound feeder. Ambulance 41 was first on scene and reported two vehicles with major damage. Upon further assessment of the scene, the Ambulance crew requested more resources which included mutual aid from Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department and Memorial Hermann Life Flight. Sqaud 42 and Ladder 43 crews arrived and began extrication of 3 trapped patients. In total, we transported 4 patients via ambulance and 1 via life flight, unfortunately there was 1 deceased patient on the scene. The scene was left with Harris County Sheriff's to investigate the cause of the accident.

01/22/2022

This is a public service announcement! Please use 911 for emergencies only.