Walker County Public Safety Communications Center

04/29/2026

The most meaningful aspect of our public relations events is the opportunity to engage directly with the community we serve. These events highlight that, while we represent different agencies, we operate as one unified team. Our camaraderie and spirit of friendly competition strengthen our partnerships and enhance our ability to serve effectively. We are proud and grateful to work alongside such dedicated first responders.
Huntsville Fire Department - Texas Huntsville Police Department - Texas SHSU Police Department
Walker County EMS
Crabb's Prairie VFD

04/29/2026

First Responder Night at Chick-Fil-A was a huge success! We had a wonderful time meeting many families within our community and we hope to see everyone next year for some more fun. 🥳

04/19/2026

Thank you for having us at the Touch-A-Truck event at New Waverly High School! It was great to see some familiar faces and see some new ones. 💛

04/14/2026

📞 Honoring Our Unseen Heroes — National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 📞
This week, we celebrate the incredible women and men of the Walker County Public Safety Communications Center — the calm voices behind every emergency call, the steady hands guiding help to where it’s needed most.
Though their work may often go unseen, their actions are never unfelt. Every call answered, every dispatch sent, every moment of reassurance offered makes a difference in the lives of our community and our field first responders.
Our telecommunicators embody commitment, skill, and service at the highest level. They are the first first responders — dedicated professionals who stand ready 24/7 to serve with compassion, precision, and unwavering dedication.
To our team: thank you for your strength, your professionalism, and your heart. You are the lifeline of public safety, and we are proud to honor you this week and every week.

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

Tuesday and Wednesday we had one of our dispatchers participate in Huntsville ISD’s Safety Town. Safety town is a great experience for the up and coming generations to learn about essential safety skills. Some stations simulate real-life scenarios, teach the importance of saying “No” to drugs, and even fire safety. This event has multiple First Responder agencies present, this helps build a positive relationship with the community we serve and protect. We enjoy being apart of this event and helping children learn the importance of 911 and everything that we do..
We look forward to the next event 💛

02/25/2026

02/02/2026

Several Controlled/Prescribed Burns in Walker County today. Please only call 9-1-1 for true emergencies.

🔥 **Smoke West of Town – Prescribed Burn in Progress** 🔥

If you’re seeing smoke west of town today, there is no emergency in the City of Huntsville. The smoke is from a planned prescribed burn being conducted by forestry officials.

Agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service and the Texas A&M Forest Service use prescribed fire as a proactive tool to:

✅ Reduce excess brush and wildfire fuel
✅ Improve forest health
✅ Enhance wildlife habitat
✅ Decrease the risk of larger, more dangerous wildfires

These operations are carefully planned around weather conditions, wind direction, humidity, and fuel conditions. Firebreaks are established, and trained wildland crews remain on scene throughout the burn.

You may notice smoke depending on wind direction. That is expected during this type of operation.

As always, if you see something that appears uncontrolled or poses an immediate threat, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, this is planned work helping keep our community safer in the long run.

— Huntsville Fire Department 🚒

01/16/2026

New Year, New Career - Join our Team. If your resolution for the new year is to make a real impact, help your community, and have opportunities to grow… we’ve got the perfect opportunity.

🚨 We’re hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators! 🚨

Start the year with a job where:
- Every shift makes a difference
- Your voice is the lifeline for people who need help
- Teamwork isn’t a buzzword — it’s how we operate
- No two days are ever the same (seriously… ever)
- You gain skills that last a lifetime

We’re looking for people who can stay calm under pressure, multitask like a pro, and bring compassion to every call — even the strange ones that only happen at 4 AM.
If you’re ready to kick off the year with purpose, growth, and a career that truly matters, this is your moment.

https://www.co.walker.tx.us/department/division.php?structureid=63

01/01/2026

We want to wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!! Please celebrate responsibly. Our units will be out making sure everyone stays safe. Call 911 for all emergencies. Our non-emergency number is 936-435-8001. Remember fireworks are not allowed in the City limits of Huntsville, only in Walker County.