Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department

09/22/2021

Meet Nate, one of our newest EMTs!

Hello! My name is Nate Aguirri, I’m originally from San Antonio, but I’ve been been a Katy resident for about eight years now. I’ve been an EMT for the past three years. Though I’ve only been working at HCESD48 for a short time, I am beyond thrilled to work here! It is a such a great department with great people, progressive medicine, and excellent patient care! I look forward to what the future holds with this department!

Meet Nate, one of our newest EMTs!

Hello! My name is Nate Aguirri, I’m originally from San Antonio, but I’ve been been a Katy resident for about eight years now. I’ve been an EMT for the past three years. Though I’ve only been working at HCESD48 for a short time, I am beyond thrilled to work here! It is a such a great department with great people, progressive medicine, and excellent patient care! I look forward to what the future holds with this department!

09/22/2021

Tonight’s Katy Area CERT class learned about Light Search and Rescue Operations. Some of the topics explored included decision making when attempting to rescue, sizing up the scene, building marking, removing debris, and hands on extricating victims.

#CERT #community #Readiness

09/21/2021

Today EMS crews took the FlightBridgeED Ventilation and Airway Review course. The course covered ventilator management and advanced airway management.

09/20/2021

Our thoughts are with Officer Jeffery’s family, fellow officers, and the Houston Police Department during this difficult time.

It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the death of Senior Police Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey. He was fatally shot this morning while serving a felony warrant in Harris County. Officer Jeffrey, 54, joined HPD in December of 1990 and was assigned to the Major Offenders Division for almost 13 years. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time.

Sgt. Michael Vance, 49, was also shot while serving the felony warrant. He remains in stable condition at a Houston hospital. Sgt. Vance joined HPD in June of 1998 and has been in the Major Offenders Division for the past 2 years. Due to the undercover nature of Sgt. Vance's assignment, HPD will not be releasing his department photo.

09/15/2021

Chief McAteer Bagpipe at 20 Year anniversary of 9/11

Fire Chief George McAteer, a founding member of the HFD Pipes & Drums, played his bagpipe in remembrance on Saturday, September 11th.

Video credit: Angie Foreman

09/14/2021

06:00 Update:

06:00 Update:

09/14/2021

It is possible to see 2-3" of rain per hour which will create street flooding in some areas. Plus, given the worst of the storm will be pushing through in the dark hours, you may not be able to see when roads are flooded out. Please stay home and safe if you can! We will try to update trouble areas as they are reporting.

It is possible to see 2-3" of rain per hour which will create street flooding in some areas. Plus, given the worst of the storm will be pushing through in the dark hours, you may not be able to see when roads are flooded out. Please stay home and safe if you can! We will try to update trouble areas as they are reporting.

09/13/2021

Update from Katy ISD.

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for tonight through tomorrow, all events after 6 pm today are canceled. All Katy ISD campuses and facilities will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14th. No Grab N’ Go meals or Katy ISD COVID testing tomorrow.

09/13/2021

Stay up to date and prepared. Here is some of the latest information.

09/12/2021

We are following updates on Tropical Storm Nicholas. Models look to have a high percentage of possible flooding in the area. Be sure to have your emergency kits and be prepared.

Tropical Storm Nicholas has formed and we've got the latest on what that means for Houston and the upper Texas coast.

https://spacecityweather.com/tropical-storm-nicholas-forms-in-the-bay-of-campeche-headed-up-the-texas-coast-to-bring-us-areas-of-heavy-rain/

09/11/2021

C shift came together to remember all of those who lost their lives on that unforgettable day. “Never Forget, A time to remember those who died, those who served and those who carry on.” -unknown #neverforgetthefallen

C shift came together to remember all of those who lost their lives on that unforgettable day. “Never Forget, A time to remember those who died, those who served and those who carry on.” -unknown #neverforgetthefallen

09/11/2021

Thank you H-E-B for taking great care of our Medics and Firefighters at Station 3 this morning!

09/11/2021

Thank you KATY MAGAZINE, Katy Texas for stopping by Station 5.

Harris County ESD 48 Fire Department Station 5 lights up in honor of 9/11. Thank you first responders!

09/11/2021

Today, 20 years later, we honor the legacy of those who responded to that tragic event on 9/11 and pay our respects for the many lives lost far too soon. May they not be forgotten.

#neverforget #honorandremember #NineEleven

Today, 20 years later, we honor the legacy of those who responded to that tragic event on 9/11 and pay our respects for the many lives lost far too soon. May they not be forgotten.

#neverforget #honorandremember #NineEleven

09/10/2021

Crews were dispatched to a multi vehicle incident on the main-lanes of the Grand Parkway near the Katy Freeway. Crews quickly responded to find one vehicle on its roof and another with moderate damage. Both drivers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

09/09/2021

Yesterday, our crew that is deployed to assist with #HurricanIda in Louisiana, worked on our brother and sister firefighter’s homes. They helped with putting tarps on their homes so they can return to work to serve their community. It serves as a reminder that first responders have families and homes to attend to also. In between the chaos of a natural disaster on into the recovery efforts afterwards, the job never ends. Please continue to keep all of them in your thoughts. #louisianastrong #hurricaneida #weare48

09/08/2021

Meet Carl! Our newest Advanced EMT.

Hello, my name is Carl Mundt. I am a dual certified Firefighter/AEMT and I have been in emergency services for about 8 years now. Moved to the Katy area a few years ago and am excited about starting a new chapter with HCESD48. It's a great department, close to home, with great progressive protocols and awesome people. I'm proud and honored to be able to serve the citizens of our district!

Meet Carl! Our newest Advanced EMT.

Hello, my name is Carl Mundt. I am a dual certified Firefighter/AEMT and I have been in emergency services for about 8 years now. Moved to the Katy area a few years ago and am excited about starting a new chapter with HCESD48. It's a great department, close to home, with great progressive protocols and awesome people. I'm proud and honored to be able to serve the citizens of our district!

09/08/2021

Meet our new Paramedic Madison!

Hello! My name is Madison Hatfield, I am a Licensed Paramedic, and a face that some will recognize already and that some will get to know. I have lived in the Katy area for about 25 years and I am so excited to be working here at HCESD48 and being able to serve the community that I love. I look forward to being able to utilize the progressive protocols and equipment that HCESD48 has to offer, and cannot wait to gain more knowledge from the amazing crews that we have here.

Meet our new Paramedic Madison!

Hello! My name is Madison Hatfield, I am a Licensed Paramedic, and a face that some will recognize already and that some will get to know. I have lived in the Katy area for about 25 years and I am so excited to be working here at HCESD48 and being able to serve the community that I love. I look forward to being able to utilize the progressive protocols and equipment that HCESD48 has to offer, and cannot wait to gain more knowledge from the amazing crews that we have here.

09/08/2021

We received this message last night from Ashley Boone from the St. Charles Parish Area last night on Facebook Messenger. With her permission we wanted to share with our community.

No matter where our firefighters and EMS professionals are, they provide the community the best customer service possible. Well done and thank you Ashley for the kind words.

#louisiana #HurricaneIda #weare48

We received this message last night from Ashley Boone from the St. Charles Parish Area last night on Facebook Messenger. With her permission we wanted to share with our community.

No matter where our firefighters and EMS professionals are, they provide the community the best customer service possible. Well done and thank you Ashley for the kind words.

#louisiana #HurricaneIda #weare48

09/08/2021

Tonight kicked off the first Katy Area CERT class since the Fall of 2019. Due to Covid, the 2020 class was canceled. We are very excited to once again host this vital class for our citizens.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of individuals that have taken basic training designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help others in the event of a natural or man-made event that overwhelms or delays the community’s professional responders. CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during their CERT training. These skills can help save and sustain lives until help arrives. CERT members also can volunteer for special projects that improve a community's preparedness.

#community #preparedness #CERT

09/08/2021

Our crew in Killona, Louisiana assisted with a large food donation by Ex-NFL Wide Receiver LeRon Byrd along with continued clean up efforts. Thank you Killona Volunteer Fire Department for the hospitality for our crew.

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day! Be safe and enjoy your day!

09/04/2021

Our crew in Louisiana is assisting Killona Volunteer Fire Department with clean up efforts, passing out ice to the community, and during down time, Firefighter Kelsoe practiced gear drills with Killona’s newest recruit.

09/03/2021

Hurricane Ida Clean Up Efforts

FOX 26 Houston talked to Lieutenant LaBonte and other Greater Houston Area firefighters about on going clean up efforts in Louisiana. #HurricaneIda #weare48

09/02/2021

Our Rehab Unit was dispatched to support Community Volunteer Fire Department with a residential fire earlier this afternoon.

The Rehab unit is a specially equipped truck that responds to a variety of emergency incidents and special events across the region. The unit provides hot/cold beverages, food, blankets, and shelter (a place to cool off in the summer and warm up in the winter). It also has an onboard restroom for extended scenes when no public facilities are available.

We are proud of the hard work and many hours our Rehab volunteer members dedicate to this great mission as they support the Katy community and its surrounding neighbors.

09/02/2021

Houston Fire Department Tactical Deployment Division getting feed back about our crew in Louisiana! #HurricaneIda #weare48

09/01/2021

At 8:00 am this morning WestCom dispatch went live. Pictured below at 8:05, ESD48 was dispatched to our first call under the new dispatch center. For more information on WestCom visit https://www.esd100.org/dispatch. We would like to thank Cypress Creek EMS dispatch for 13 years of service.

At 8:00 am this morning WestCom dispatch went live. Pictured below at 8:05, ESD48 was dispatched to our first call under the new dispatch center. For more information on WestCom visit https://www.esd100.org/dispatch. We would like to thank Cypress Creek EMS dispatch for 13 years of service.

09/01/2021

To make your BLOOD DONATION appointment at:
· HCESD48 Fire Department
· 21201 Morton Road, Katy, TX

And save lives this month on:
· Sunday, 5 September 2021
· 9:00am – 1:00pm

Please click on the following link:

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/337631

#commitforlife #KSBJ

To make your BLOOD DONATION appointment at:
· HCESD48 Fire Department
· 21201 Morton Road, Katy, TX

And save lives this month on:
· Sunday, 5 September 2021
· 9:00am – 1:00pm

Please click on the following link:

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/337631

#commitforlife #KSBJ

08/31/2021

Katy First Responders Head to Louisiana; How You Can Help

During Harvey, our crews worked around the clock for many days. Our neighbors in Louisiana, along with others, answered the call to assist us and let our firefighters have a moment to rest as well as check on their own families, and to assess their homes. HCESD48 along with others set out to return the favor for our fellow neighbors in Louisiana. #hurricaneida #weare48

Katy first responders are in Louisiana repaying the favor for when our neighbors rushed to offer help after Hurricane Harvey. Many organizat

08/30/2021

A crew has been assembled as part of a TIFMAS (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System) deployment to assist with recovery efforts in Louisiana. They are part of a Strike Team made up of firefighters from Houston, Baytown, Galveston, and Conroe Fire Departments. Crews are expected to be deployed for up to 16 days. We want to wish all First Responders safe travels and keep all Louisianans are in our thoughts.

A crew has been assembled as part of a TIFMAS (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System) deployment to assist with recovery efforts in Louisiana. They are part of a Strike Team made up of firefighters from Houston, Baytown, Galveston, and Conroe Fire Departments. Crews are expected to be deployed for up to 16 days. We want to wish all First Responders safe travels and keep all Louisianans are in our thoughts.

08/29/2021

UPDATE: At approximately 1:53 pm crews were dispatched to a residential fire at the 4000 block of Starbridge Pointe Ln. The fire was called in by a neighbor that spotted smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters forced entry into the home and quickly made their way to the attic. They put the fire out and upon a search of the home, four K9’s were removed from the residence. After investigation, the presumed cause of the fire was determined to be electrical. Thank you to our mutual aid departments Katy Fire Department and Cy-Fair Fire Department.

ACTIVE FIRE SCENE: Crews have extinguished a residential fire and remain on scene in the Bridgewater Point neighborhood. Harris County Fire Marshal is enroute to investigate.

08/29/2021

ACTIVE FIRE SCENE: Crews have extinguished a residential fire and remain on scene in the Bridgewater Point neighborhood. Harris County Fire Marshal is enroute to investigate.

ACTIVE FIRE SCENE: Crews have extinguished a residential fire and remain on scene in the Bridgewater Point neighborhood. Harris County Fire Marshal is enroute to investigate.

08/27/2021

Sign up for the next free Car Seat Inspection on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 10:30-1:30 at Station 5 located at 21201 Morton Rd. Appointments are required. Contact Diana Martinez to schedule you inspection, 832-824-3482 or [email protected].

Trained technicians will:
✅ Install car seats!
✅ Inspect car seats and check for recalls
✅Verify you are using the right seat for your child's weight or let you know if it's time to transition OUT of a car seat
✅ Answer your questions / go over best practices
Call 832-824-3482 to schedule an appointment for Sept. 8th.

Sign up for the next free Car Seat Inspection on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 10:30-1:30 at Station 5 located at 21201 Morton Rd. Appointments are required. Contact Diana Martinez to schedule you inspection, 832-824-3482 or [email protected].

Trained technicians will:
✅ Install car seats!
✅ Inspect car seats and check for recalls
✅Verify you are using the right seat for your child's weight or let you know if it's time to transition OUT of a car seat
✅ Answer your questions / go over best practices
Call 832-824-3482 to schedule an appointment for Sept. 8th.

08/23/2021

CERT Training for the Katy Area. Learn more about the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and disaster preparedness for your local community.

CERT Training for the Katy Area. Learn more about the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and disaster preparedness for your local community.