Katy Fire Department

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

11/24/2020

Harris County Fire Marshal

Some good information from our neighbors at the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire. Check the temperature often with a cooking thermometer so the oil won’t overheat. Check out this short video with more fire safety tips for turkey frying. Be fire-safe this #Thanksgiving. Special shout out to Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner's Office and H-E-B for helping with the turkey frying demo.

11/22/2020

Thank you so much to B Shift Station 2 Fire-Elves for all your hard work in restoring Santa’s sleigh for the upcoming tours!
You did an amazing job!
❤️🚒🎅🏻

11/20/2020

Oath of Office - KFD New Hires - 11.20.20

Please help us welcome our four new members to Katy!! Today after two weeks of orientation, Interim Fire Chief Parker officially swore in B. McBride, A. Garrett, Z. Pratt & N. Murphy as Katy Fire Department Firefighters.

11/19/2020

Good Morning City of Katy ☀️
Katy Fire Department is excited to launch our 2020 Santa Tour Schedule. 🎅
* Santa Tours will begin on Monday November 30th and go through Dec 16th
* Santa & his Elves leave the North Pole at 6:30p
* Listen for the "sleigh bells" as Santa enters your street
* Visit our FB page daily for a detailed map of Santa's route for that night.
* Santa's sleigh will be followed by helper Elves in a marked KFD truck stopping to collect your generous donations of non-perishable canned goods to deliver to the local Katy Food Pantry and unwrapped toys for the Lions Club and Toys-for-Tots Programs.
DUE TO COVID-19, WE ARE ASKING THIS YEAR THAT YOU PLEASE PLACE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK YOURSELF IN ORDER TO LIMIT CONTACT WITH OUR ELVES, AND PLEASE PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHILE WAITING FOR SANTA TO DRIVE DOWN YOUR STREET!! THANK YOU!
Can't wait to see you all this Holiday Season!!!

11/11/2020

The Katy Fire Department would like to express our gratitude to all that have served this great country. We are especially thankful for our firefighters and other city employees who have proudly served our country.

11/10/2020

KFD Vehicle Extrication Training

“A” Shift training - Vehicle Extrication using hydraulic spreaders and cutters (Jaws of life). Gregory's Towing has been generous beyond measure year after year in providing Katy Fire Department totaled vehicles to use for this valuable training. Thank you Gregory’s!!

11/10/2020

Prayers for Sergeant Rios, all of HPD, and all of our brothers and sisters in blue.

11/01/2020

⏰ Just a reminder ........

10/31/2020

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

10/29/2020

Medication Disposal

Medication Disposal

10/28/2020

National First Responders Day! 🚒🚑🚓
Thank you Katy Firefighters, EMTs, Police Officers and the Public Works Crews' who are always first to respond when our community is in need! We love and appreciate you - this day, and every day!

10/28/2020

Please keep an eye out for all the ghosts and ghouls out on Halloween night!

10/21/2020

Katy Area Safety Fest

KFD "B Shift" had fun putting together this informative video as part of the 2020 Virtual Katy Area Safety Fest. Please follow @ Katy Area Safety Fest or subscribe to the KASF YouTube Channel to see more!

In today's world, we all know keeping your hands free of germs is crucial to staying healthy. But do you know the proper way to wash your hands?

Our good friends at Katy Fire Department (B Shift) put together this video to give you the down and dirty on staying squeaky clean. Give it a watch and be sure to share. We all need to do our part to stop the spread of germs!

Subscribe to the KASF YouTube Channel to see other videos from Katy Fire Department. Thanks to everyone at KFD for your support!

https://youtube.com/channel/UCnM0bX08d3EuNZIvpGi_C4w

10/20/2020

Prayers for Sergeant Preston, his family, and all his brothers and sisters in blue.

10/17/2020

Katy Fire Department sends our deepest condolences to the The Houston Fire Department as they mourn the loss of Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce who was shot and killed in the line of duty this morning.

Please keep the family, friends and members of the HFD Arson Bureau in your thoughts and prayers.

10/14/2020

*Update*KFD Quint 1 is on scene providing mutual aid to HCESD48 on this very large construction site fire which began earlier this morning. Praying for safety to all our Katy First Responders while battling this blaze. Thank you for your service! All Katy units are back in service and fire is under control.

10/14/2020

Please remember tomorrow!

Give Hope. ❣️ Give Life. ❣️
In this time of need, every little bit counts. Help save a life next Wednesday by donating blood at the Senior Center. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has moved to “Appointments Preferred” instead of “Appointments Required” on all mobile blood drives! We will be offering FREE COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING to all successful donors! (This test is authorized by the FDA only for detecting the presence of antibodies against SARS-Co V-2 and is not intended for diagnosis of Covid-19!)
Come be a hero of the Katy Community!

10/14/2020

Traffic switch tomorrow. Please plan accordingly.

CANE ISLAND TRAFFIC SWITCH - There will be a large traffic switch tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Oct. 14th) at the intersection of Cane Island Parkway and the I-10 frontage road. Please allow extra time as there will be law enforcement on site to help direct traffic.

Contractors have made modifications to the northbound traffic on Cane Island, which starting tomorrow, will be diverted via a temporary connection to two new short lanes. The inside lane will allow traffic to proceed straight ahead over the bridge, and the outside lane will allow traffic to turn right on to the I-10 frontage road.

Southbound traffic coming from the bridge over I-10 will have changes also. Vehicles will now have two lanes to travel - an inside lane for left turns only on to the I-10 frontage road and the outside lane for thru traffic going down towards FM 1463.

Thank you for your patience as the law enforcement and construction crews work together to safely get traffic switched over to these new lanes for all our drivers. Signal adjustments will also be underway so please pay extra attention to the direction of law enforcement on site.

10/07/2020

Give Hope. ❣️ Give Life. ❣️
In this time of need, every little bit counts. Help save a life next Wednesday by donating blood at the Senior Center. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has moved to “Appointments Preferred” instead of “Appointments Required” on all mobile blood drives! We will be offering FREE COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING to all successful donors! (This test is authorized by the FDA only for detecting the presence of antibodies against SARS-Co V-2 and is not intended for diagnosis of Covid-19!)
Come be a hero of the Katy Community!

09/25/2020

Happy Friday from station 2!
We hope everyone has a great and safe weekend!

09/22/2020

We send our condolences to the family of Officer James Grima and to the Katy ISD Police Department.
Officer Grima worked closely with our Fire Marshal’s office to help make the schools and ISD facilities a safer place for everyone. He will be missed by many!

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce that Officer James Grima passed away last night after a brief illness. Officer Grima was a dedicated and beloved member of the Katy ISD Police Department from 2000-2020. Our condolences go out to his family and those that he impacted through his service to Katy ISD. Rest in Peace Officer Grima, we have the watch from here.

09/18/2020

Katy Fire Department's cover photo

09/13/2020

LA Sheriffs: 2 Deputies Shot, 'Fighting For Their Lives' After Compton Ambush

Sending prayers to Los Angeles County (CA) as two of their sheriff’s deputies are in the hospital this morning. We hope they make a full recovery!

A suspect is still at large after ambushing deputies, authorities said.

09/11/2020

“C” Shifts WOD (Workout of the day) in Remembrance of all those lost on 9/11 🇺🇸

09/11/2020

On this sacred day, we honor the innocent lives lost and recognize the courage of those who made the ultimate sacrifice and risked their lives to save others 19 years ago. Today, at the 9/11 Memorial, we will hear the names of the 2,983 men, women and children killed as a result of the terrorist events of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. We will stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones as we honor the life of every victim and fulfill our sacred promise to remember always.

www.911memorial.org/anniversary

09/08/2020

Welcome Back Katy ISD Students!
Today our Firefighters welcomed back the elementary school students to their first in-person day of the 2020/2021 school year by reminding drivers to Slow Down in all school zones.
Have a safe and memorable school year Katy!

09/04/2020

A very important reminder from our brothers in blue!

The Katy Police Department wants to remind everyone to not drink and drive. Please make arrangements to have a designated driver. Have a festive and joyous Labor Day weekend.

#katypdcares
#katyproud
#publicsafety

09/04/2020

The remainder of our crews participating in Swift Water training.
A-shift will be our last crew to participate next Tuesday.
Thanks again to Typhoon Texas Houston for allowing us to use their facilities!

09/02/2020

KATY FIRE IS HIRING!

We are looking for certified, skilled and highly adaptable Firefighters to join our growing family!

Minimum Requirements Include:
* Minimum Basic Firefighter w/ the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
* EMT-B w/ the Texas Department of State Health Services

APPLY ONLINE TODAY: https://cityofkaty.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Further details, including written and physical agility testing dates will be sent to you via email once we have confirmed you meet the minimum requirements.

09/02/2020

Thank you to some awesome representatives from Reign Body Fuel for their donation of drinks to Station 3!

08/25/2020

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Emergency management coordinator prepares city for potential disasters, offers safety tips for residents

Member Spotlight!

Greg Goedecker is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Katy. With COVID-19 and Hurricane season Greg has had a lot on his platter recently!
Take a minute to find out why he loves his job and what he does to ensure that the City of Katy is prepared for any potential disasters!

https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/news/article/SUNDAY-CONVERSATION-Emergency-management-15505231.php?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

As emergency management coordinator for the city of Katy, Greg Geodecker is responsible for administering emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation programs in the city. His office prepares for natural disasters like flooding or droughts, but it also makes sure the city is equipped t...

08/25/2020

Hurricane Preparedness | City of Katy, TX

If you haven't already - NOW is the time to update your emergency kits, review your family plans and register for KTAlerts. Visit www.cityofkaty.com/hurricaneprep for more information, and follow the City of Katy Office of Emergency Management​ for weather situations in our area.

Are you ready for hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Being prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies is very important and being prepared ahead of time can help you better to respond once a disaster occurs.

08/17/2020

We are very thankful for the relationships that we have with our local businesses!
This training is extremely useful for our personnel and they get to have some fun by finding other ways to train during these hot times!

08/17/2020

With hurricane season in full swing; Katy Fire Department "B" Shift crew is at Typhoon Texas this morning brushing up on their Swift-water Rescue Skills.

🚨 If you're driving by today, don't be alarmed! #SwiftWaterTraining in progress 🌊 - The Katy Fire Department with Official - City of Katy members are training on swift-water awareness at Typhoon Texas today!

Participants learn personal protective and team equipment, basic shore-based rescue techniques, training with their rescue boat, and how to recognize the hazards and water conditions associated with a swift water incident. We love being a resource as a training facility for our local first responders.

Swift water is defined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as water moving at a rate that exceeds one knot or approximately 1.15 miles per hour.