Westlake Volunteer Fire Department

12/25/2022

Happy Holidays from our Westlake family to yours! Be safe while you're out and about!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from Westlake Fire. Please be safe! Remember all those who are working to keep you safe.

12/23/2022

Just before 10am Westlake Fire Department responded to a Residential Fire in the Rolling Green Subdivision. Upon arrival crews had heavy smoke and fire from the roof. Squad 41 proceeded with an offensive attack on the fire. Quickly behind then were crews from Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department and Cy-Fair Fire Department to assist with fire suppression. The fire was brought under control at 1115am.

Harris County Fire Marshal is on scene conducting an investigation for cause.

There are no injuries to report at this incident.

12/22/2022

The personal rewards and satisfaction from volunteering with Westlake are often beyond description. From being there on someone’s worst day to lifelong camaraderie, there is no shortage of benefits when volunteering with Westlake Fire Department.

Start your journey today. www.westlakevfd.com

12/21/2022

The route for this evenings Santa's Candy Toss. We begin at 7pm. Just for clarification purposes, all apparatus used in the route are in service. Meaning if we get a call, they have to go. There may be the chance that Santa misses a street due to this, we promise that it wasn't intentional.

12/21/2022

It's going to get cold 'round these parts! Make sure you are ready for the cold weather. Outdoor pipes should be covered/wrapped to prevent freezing, if using space heaters inside your home make sure they have at least 3 feet of clearance and don't allow them to run while you are sleeping or away, never use appliances like ovens or stoves to heat your home, and make sure chimneys are cleaned and in good repair before lighting a fire.

As temperatures drop, be weather-ready with accurate forecasts, alerts, and guidance:
Forecasts: US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas
Winter Weather Safety: ReadyHarris
Local Road Conditions: Houston TranStar

Stay Warm and Safe
Westlake Fire Department

12/21/2022

Hard Freeze Update - 12/20/22

Hard Freeze Update - 12/20/22

12/20/2022

The route for tonight's Santa's Candy Toss in the Westlake Subdivisions. We will begin at 7pm.

12/19/2022

Santa's Candy Toss make up dates.

12/20 at 7pm Westlake, Westlake Village, Westlake Place, and Westlake Forest

12/21 at 7pm Creek Bend Estates, Lake Ridge, Oak Ridge Place

12/17/2022

Are you a Basic EMT wanting to do more? Here's your chance! Enroll in our upcoming AEMT course! Learn from those currently in the field.

12/16/2022

Last year Westlake started our blanket and coat drive. When our area experiences freezing temperatures. The on-duty Westlake Firefighters and EMS visit our Homeless areas checking on those in need providing donated blankets, sleeping bags and information on available resources. Yesterday we received 86 blankets donated by students and staff of Mayde Creek JH school. Way to go Gator Students and Staff!!!

12/15/2022

New Hands-Only CPR Instructional Video

You Can DO IT!!! You Have the POWER in your hands!!!

Every year more than 320,000 people have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital in the United States.

What is a cardiac arrest?
Unlike a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage that restricts the flow of blood to the heart, a cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating. Another way to think about it is that a heart attack is a “plumbing” problem where you need to remove the blockage, and a cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem where the heart needs to begin beating again.

EVERYONE is empowered to act and perform HANDS ONLY CPR when it’s needed.

What is Hands-Only CPR?
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park). It consists of two easy steps:
1. Call 911 (or send someone to do that).
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.
When you call 911, you need to stay on the phone until the 911 dispatcher (operator) tells you to hang up. The dispatcher will ask you about the emergency. They will also ask for details such as your location. It is important to be specific, especially if you are calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed location or address. Remember that answering the dispatcher's questions will not delay the arrival of help.

Learn the steps to perform Hands-Only CPR in 60 seconds with this video that shows Hands-Only CPR in action. This Hands-Only CPR instructional video from the...

12/14/2022

This past Saturday two of our members were recognized by the American Legion
EMS supervisor Efren Gonzalez-Perez received the EMS person of the Year
Firefighter Ivan Gorski received the Firefighter of the year.

Congratulations and thank you American Legion Post 164

12/11/2022

The Santa route for: Castle Rock, Westgreen, Parkway West, and Sundown. As a reminder, if cars are double parked, we will skip that street. We will begin at 7pm.

12/11/2022

Today's 2pm Santa's Candy Toss route is being postponed due to circumstances beyond our control. We will post later this afternoon if the 7pm route is affected.

12/10/2022

The Santa route for: Silvermill, Westfield, Westfield Parkway Reserve, Rolling Green, Wood Fern, Deer Field, Amesbury. As a reminder, if cars are double parked, we will skip that street. We will begin at 7pm.

12/10/2022

The Santa route for: Barkers Ridge, Barkers Branch, Barkers Trail, Barkers Crossing, Estates At Cullen Park. As a reminder, if cars are double parked we will be skipping over that street. We will begin at 10am!

12/10/2022

Santa's is making his way around tonight. All apartment complexes will be on the route! Starting at Station at Mason Creek and making his way north east! See yall soon!

12/06/2022

The moment everyone's been waiting on! The 2022 Santa's Candy Toss schedule! We have made some changes this year that will be different from years past. In our best efforts to be efficient with our increasing call volume, we will be doing a day and night portion of the SCT! We are still drawing the routes of each neighborhood. As we have the past few years we will not be going down every street. With that being said, any streets that have cars double parked will be avoided. We can not risk damaging our citizens personal property nor our equipment. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

12/03/2022

12/03/2022

Tonight's the night! 7pm at Westlake Fire Department our 4th Annual Winterfest! Come join us for a night of snow and fun! Also you can do a little shopping at our vendor fair. Oh and Santa said he would be there! This is all FREE, we just ask that you bring an unused toy donation for our toy drive benefiting local families!

12/01/2022

We have received many calls, messages, and emails regarding the Annual Santa's Candy Toss! We are still working on the logistics for this year! The schedule and routes will be posted no later than Sunday evening! In the meantime, we hope to see you this Saturday at the 4th Annual Winterfest! We have vendors! We have s'mores! We have hot chocolate! Even Santa himself will be there and he said he's bringing the snow!!! Starts at 7pm. Admission is a new unused and unwrapped gift for our toy drive supporting local families! See you there!!!

11/30/2022

Here’s are a few photos from todays food drive! Thank you to those that helped make it the success that it was!

11/28/2022

Last call for your can goods! Clean out that pantry and bring it to the station! You can drop off until 8am tomorrow morning.

11/27/2022

We have 2 more days to help make a significant impact in our community! If you have any unopened can goods or non-perishable items, we loved to collect them from you. You can drop them off at the station or if you message us we can stop by and pick them up! Help us, help those in need!

11/24/2022

To all of those that are celebrating, Happy Thanksgiving! Be blessed and be safe!

11/23/2022

While you are out and about shopping for last minute items, think about donating to those in need! Help us, help them! If nothing else, after the Thanksgiving Holiday do a clean sweep of your pantry and donate unused food items!

11/22/2022

Come join us on December 3rd for our 4th Annual Winterfest. The night is filled with holiday cheers and excitement. Santa will be there for pictures! S'mores will be served around the camp fire. Snow will be on the ground for sledding. Vendors will be there for shopping! The best part about this is... it's all free to you. Our only ask is that you bring an unused toy for donation to our toy drive.

If you're a vendor that is interested in setting up a booth, please click the link below and register. We have space for 30 10×10 spots. Spaces are $25. So sign up fast.

If you're a business that would like to sponsor any of the activities, please email: [email protected]

https://form.jotform.com/213264080202138

11/15/2022

Thank you VFIS of Texas for recognizing our department.

Sales Executive Shannon Stryk awards Westlake Fire Department the Platinum Safety Award from Texas Mutual. Out of 77,000 Texas Mutual Clients, they were ranked in the Top 200 in Safety. 🎉👏

11/13/2022

This past Saturday Westlake Fire and EMS crews had the opportunity to train at Community Volunteer Fire Department brand new training facility. The training grounds let our fire crews hone their skills on various task that are conducted on fire scenes and also allowed the EMS crews to get involved with patient care. This opportunity allows our members to build on their knowledge and skill sets so that we can better serve our community! We were also blessed with having Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department rehab crew on-site as Fire and EMS personnel finished evolutions. Thank you to everyone that helped make this day a success.

11/11/2022

Last night at 6:00pm Westlake FD received a call for a major motor vehicle incident on Clay Rd blocking all eastbound lanes. Crews from Squad 42, Ambulance 42, and Battalion 41 responded and arrived on scene and found one patient entrapped in a white SUV, crews quickly secured the scene with help from CyFair FD and HCSO. Fire crews used spreaders to gain access to the car while the patient was in EMS care, the patient was successfully extricated and transferred over to EMS crews who stabilized, treated, and transported the patient to the hospital for further evaluation.

11/08/2022

Early predictions are calling for Snow on December 3rd!!!

Come join us for our 4th Annual Winterfest. The night is filled with holiday cheers and excitement. Santa will be there for pictures! S'mores will be served around the camp fire. Snow will be on the ground for sledding. Vendors will be there for shopping! The best part about this is... it's all free to you. Our only ask is that you bring an unused toy for donation to our toy drive.

If you're a vendor that is interested in setting up a booth, please click the link below and register. We have space for 30 10×10 spots. Spaces are $25. So sign up fast.

If you're a business that would like to sponsor any of the activities, please email: [email protected]

https://form.jotform.com/213264080202138

10/31/2022

That’s a wrap for our annual Trunk or Treat! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and especially to those who set up their Halloween booths to make this event even more special! Up next is Westlake Winterfest!

10/31/2022

When all the morning chores are done and you have to make sure your Halloween costume is ready for the night! Also it's the man behind the mask birthday today! Happy Birthday FF/EMT Harris.

10/29/2022

Today is the day for Trunk or Treat! Join us for Spooktacular night as we have fun and games planned for all that attend.

There is still time to sign up for a Trunk or volunteer spots. Click the link below to sign up for a variety of options, if that doesn't fit you we can always use more candy!!!

Please share with your friends and family and this event is for everyone!

https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwAR1YdJ46fhqR2-ryYbVfKmEqFpvjL6s3iVyqaSmZsHKtDnMRUm-vtLnIiCo#!/showSignUp/10c094daba829aafbc25-trunk

10/28/2022

Today is National First Responders Day. It is a day that honors the brave men and women who put other lives ahead of their own : paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers and 911 dispatchers. We want to say a special thank you to all the amazing first responders all over the nation.

10/26/2022

We are 3 days away from Trunk or Treat! Join us for Spooktacular night as we have fun and games planned for all that attend.

We have had a few people ask how they can help. There are many ways to do so. Click the link below to sign up for a variety of options, if that doesn't fit you we can always use more candy!!!

Please share with your friends and family and this event is for everyone!

https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwAR1YdJ46fhqR2-ryYbVfKmEqFpvjL6s3iVyqaSmZsHKtDnMRUm-vtLnIiCo#!/showSignUp/10c094daba829aafbc25-trunk

10/23/2022

2 VEHICLE MVA WITH ROLLOVER - Your Westlake crews recently cleared the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on Fry Rd. Fire crews secured the vehicle and managed scene as two patients were assessed, treated, and transported by EMS crews.

10/21/2022

WFD EMS takes on EMS World Expo! Our crews were able to learn about new innovations in EMS and train with top of the line equipment and attend seminars from renowned speakers.

EMS World Expo is a learning education event for emergency medical healthcare professionals and WFD is committed to continued education and training for our crews to better serve our community.

10/13/2022

We apologize to those that have been submitting Public Relations requests through our website. We are experiencing technical difficulties and do not have a time frame for a fix. In the meantime if you will email your event request and contact information to: [email protected] we will get in touch with you. Thanks for your patience.