Laredo Fire Department

06/01/2026

🚒🩸 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is Here! 🚔🩸

The Laredo Fire Department is proud to team up with the Laredo Police Department for this friendly competition that makes a life saving difference in our community.

Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, and now you can help support your favorite team while giving back to those in need.

🔥 Team Fire 👍🏼💯
📍 Fire Administration Center
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 616 E. Del Mar Blvd.

🚔 Team Police 👎🏼❌
📍 Laredo Police Department Headquarters
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 4712 Maher Ave.

Whether you wear red or blue, the real winners are the patients who depend on blood donations every day.

Join us, roll up your sleeve, and help us make a difference. Together, we can save lives, one donation at a time.

🚒❤️🚔🩸

05/29/2026

We’re wrapping up our educational video series with Jennifer Mirabal from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

In this final interview, Jennifer answers one of the community’s biggest questions — where does the money from Fill the Boot go, and how does it help make a difference?

From funding research and medical care to supporting families and children living with neuromuscular diseases, every donation helps change lives.

Thank you, Laredo, for continuing to support the MDA mission and helping us Fill the Boot today!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT FOR LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY ⚠️

The potential for severe weather is increasing tonight through Wednesday morning across the Laredo area. Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop with the potential for:
💨 Wind gusts
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
🚧 Localized flash flooding

The National Weather Service has placed portions of our area under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather and excessive rainfall.

NOW is the time to prepare:
✔️ Secure loose outdoor items
✔️ Charge phones and devices
✔️ Avoid driving through flooded roadways
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
The Laredo Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed to keep our community safe. Stay weather aware and follow trusted sources for updates.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

We’re continuing our educational video series with Jennifer Mirabal from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

In this second interview, Jennifer answers more of the community’s most commonly asked questions about Muscular Dystrophy.

Thank you for following along as we continue to raise awareness, share important information, and support the MDA mission together. Stay tuned for the next video in the series!

05/22/2026

The Laredo Fire Department would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Chief Robert Rocha for attending one of our Chief Leadership meetings and sharing his wisdom, experience, and passion for the fire service with our leadership team.

Chief Rocha’s distinguished career and decades of service have left a lasting impact on the fire service across our state and nation. His leadership during some of the most challenging times, including natural disasters, public health emergencies, and department growth, serves as an example of what true public service looks like. Beyond the accomplishments and titles, Chief Rocha reminded us of the importance of leading with integrity, putting people first, and never losing sight of the responsibility we carry as firefighters and leaders within our communities.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from a respected leader whose legacy continues to inspire the next generation of fire service professionals.

Thank you, Chief Rocha, for your continued dedication to the fire service and for investing in the future of leadership.

05/21/2026

🚒❤️ The Laredo Fire Department is honored to support a very special community blood drive held in memory of sweet Eva.

Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Fire Station #8 (616 E. Del Mar Blvd.) and help give the gift of life through blood donation. Every donation can help patients and families in need throughout our community.

🩸 Bloodmobile on site

🎁 All donors will receive a FREE tote bag while supplies last

📍 City of Laredo Fire Station #8

Please consider stopping by and donating in Eva’s memory. Your generosity can make a lasting difference. ❤️