Stafford Fire Department

08/10/2023

Please read message from the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Burn ban is now in effect!!!

El Tribunal del Comisionado del Condado de Fort Bend aprobó una prohibición de quemas al aire libre para áreas no incorporadas del condado durante una sesión ordinaria programada del tribunal, el martes 8 de agosto de 2023.

La Declaración y orden que prohíben las quemas al aire libre en el condado de Fort Bend establece que ninguna persona debe quemar u ordenar a otra que queme ningún material fuera de un recinto diseñado para contener y capaz de contener todas las llamas, chispas, brasas, cenizas y cenizas producidas por la quema. Por lo tanto, limita el uso de llamas abiertas, lo que incluye quemar basura, hacer fogatas, usar barriles para quemar y cualquier otro dispositivo de llama abierta.

08/06/2023

Earlier this week Stafford fire once again answered the call for state assistance and deployed as a single resource with our Water tender. Currently still deployed and working.

Tanker 22 hit the road to north Texas where the crew has been put to use since deplyed. Lt. M. Ricks and FF B. Wolf are the members.

07/13/2023

A post from the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management.

07/13/2023

We hope to add light to the alert that was sent out to phones in the area.

We have no additional information as this is not in our jurisdiction.

Please refer any questions or concerns to the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management!

07/10/2023

Here’s a small video of Stafford fire flexing the suspension and doing a trial run on the Type 6.

During the final inspection, our crews take the rig out and pump test it, drive it and see the physical capabilities before hand. It’s a procedure we do to make sure it meets our standards and will do the job it’s built for. Not to keep the company honest but to make sure that we know it’s physical limitations and handling. These rigs are all very different!

Skeeter Emergency Vehicles

07/10/2023

Stafford fire is currently at Skeeter Emergency Vehicles in Hillsboro, TX doing a final inspection of its new type 6 engine.

This rig will be in service before the end of the month to serve the great citizens of Stafford and also be an asset to the state of Texas for TIFMAS deployments.

Skeeter Emergency Vehicles

06/25/2023

The crew of Tanker 22 is finally headed back home.

Stafford Fire was out assisting with a severe weather event in Pittsburg, TX, along with other TIFMAS agencies.

06/20/2023

Stafford Fire out the door to go assist the people of the great state of Texas once again on a all hazards TIFMAS deployment.

Lt. M. Ricks and FF R. Roman are out with Tanker 22 heading to northeast Texas. They are a part of Strike team 23-121.

Be safe and lead the way. 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day to all these hard working dads at Stafford fire and of course those at home.

Nothing will stop the crews….not even these awesome, cool dads from training!

06/17/2023

It’s been a hot week and it will continue through next week.

Please please please use hats when out, use sun block to protect your skin, use light breathable clothing to wear, and always drink lots of water.

Standing on concrete for long periods of time will exhaust you, use natural shaded areas to talk with neighbors when being social. If you’re out working in this heat like your Stafford first responders are, eat light meals, stay hydrated, use sports drinks to help replenish electrolytes and take breaks if possible in cooled down vehicles or building.

06/13/2023

Good afternoon Stafford peeps and followers, please read and make preparations.

We are now in Hurricane season as of June 1. We are not sure how active the gulf will be but as expected we will always have those good ole Southeast Texas rain storms. We do know that a good thunderstorm can cause power outages and localized flooding.

Please be prepared early and not when the storm/hurricane is close by.

Take the time to self check your dry goods, water, batteries and any medications for you and your animals. Not every one has the ability to provide for themselves so check on your elderly and those less fortunate and see if they are prepared and what they may need asstaince with.

Their are local resources that may be available such as church’s, Red Cross and Second mile mission.

Let’s be prepared as Stafford fire is always ready to serve you all.

06/11/2023

A little look around of what’s going on today with the multi-company drill.

06/11/2023

A-Shift answering back to C-Shift about who has a better Sunday fun day.

Looks like just some good old fashioned hard chargers getting after it again.

06/09/2023

A few more action shots of High water 22 and the crews of Strike team 115.

Our region is capable of many things. Always delivering great service as we all do back home.

06/09/2023

Strike team 115 is in Amarillo, TX working the area. Highwater 22 had to drive throw some back roads to make it to certain areas and now driving through high water.

Here are a few shots of what’s happening in the panhandle with flooding.

We sure do appreciate having these great tools that not only serve the citizens of Stafford but also the great state of Texas!

06/08/2023

After two different trainings this morning, Station two had some little visitors.

We take pride in all that we do and enjoy our citizens.

Thank you for stopping by and allowing us to tell you about our job and how we help. We hope to you see you in a few years when you apply at the best fire department in Texas!

06/08/2023

For todays daily training at Stafford Fire Department…

We bring you the draft kings edition (🤣🤣)of booster operations and drafting from a static source.

Then a quick switch to the breaching concrete with a new tool called a Pak- Hammer. It’s useful for crash rescue for aircraft, vehicle extrication, structural collapse, forcible entry, and punching holes in concrete and asphalt.

06/07/2023

Late post for sure…… crew on C-Shift was out training all day this past weekend on supply lines and relay pumping.

This is a normal Sunday funday for Stafford Fire, always out training to serve you and surrounding agencies who may need our help!

06/03/2023

Stafford fire is now in Childress, TX prepositioned for the use of our high water rescue truck.

It deployed early this morning with three of our members, Lt. J. Gutierrez, Lt. M. George, and FF M. Evanicky.

Highwater 22 is now assigned to Strike Team 115 with other TIFMAS assets from the south east region.

Not sure if they will stay in Childress or moving further up into the panhandle for possible flooding in that area.

05/27/2023

Two of our very own got to experience The Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Firefighter M. Bayes and M. Evanicky both attended the hazardous materials sampling, monitoring, and detection class in Anniston, Alabama.

They were exposed to live agents such as VX and Anthrax while operating very specific equipment to sample, monitor, and detect those hazardous materials and toxic agents.

This is the second class to enter COBRA alley since it was shut down due to COVID restrictions.

We are happy to say that we have some of the best and most trained firefighters in Fort Bend County.

We are biased with that last statement but it’s true… hahaha

05/25/2023

This past week Stafford fire has been quite busy with surrounding agencies participating in a multi-company drill.

The past several months of small trainings has built up to more advanced and complex scenarios.

This will all lead up to the ultimate, large scale exercise that will put all the pieces of the puzzle together. From basic engine operations, to advanced ladders operations, and life savings techniques for mayday situations.

05/22/2023

This past week, Lt. M. Ricks, M. George and ops chief J. Magaña were able to participate a sawyer class at the Lufkin Wildfire academy.

1 1/2 days in class and 2 1/2 days in the David Crockett Forest cutting down tall, dead, pine trees and getting in some serious saw work.

Here’s a couple of pics of a tree Lt. Ricks cut down.

05/06/2023

Soon after units cleared the ware house fire this morning, Engine 23 was called to a vehicle fire.

Engine 23’s chauffeur is working on perfecting his skills as he begins to transition from firefighter to chauffeur. He did a great job pumping this car fire and the crew in the picture……well they do what Stafford fire does best, put the fire out.

05/06/2023

Early morning fire with Battalion 21, Truck 21, Truck 22, Engine 23, Missouri City Battalion 31 & Tower 31, and Sugarland Battalion 1 & ladder 2 working a scene at a warehouse Fire. Fort Bend EMS was on stand by for any medical emergencies on scene.

Great work by the crews, team work makes the dream work! Thank you all for the help and honest work.

05/05/2023

Steady day at Stafford fire, Crews working an accident tonight. All units have cleared the scene and back in service.

05/05/2023

Today is International Firefighters and Star Wars day, hence, May the 4th be with you. Haha

Stafford fire department prides itself on being one of if not the most aggressive fire department in the county. Others may claim it but our work speaks for itself.

Everyday is our day here at Stafford Fire. On special days like today, we like to reflect on how well trained we are and prove our claim to fame of being what other’s know us as “The East side Pirates”!

04/17/2023

Today Stafford Fire was a part of a regional training field day/ inspection with TIFMAS. It was held at Sugarland Freedom park.

Several agencies from our region gathered today and trained on different topics such as: wildland urban interface, progressive hose lays and deployment, water pumps, fire shelter deployments and apparatus reviews.

This will only get us better prepared for future deployments.

04/13/2023

This past weekend, 4-8-23, we were honored to have Girl Scout troop 21139 from Windsor Village UMC.

Who isn’t a fan of fire trucks?!?!?!

Check out these future hero’s!

Thank you again for stopping by, we enjoyed your company!

If at anytime, your kids want to see a fire truck or meet a firefighter, stop on by. We’d love to show you around and give you the opportunity to take pictures. No need to bring cookies either, we have that covered now thanks to this Girl Scout troop.

04/12/2023

Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services is saddened to report the unexpected and untimely death of one of our own, In-Charge Paramedic Lauren Smith yesterday, April 10, 2023. Paramedic Smith has been a dedicated public servant to the citizens and visitors of Fort Bend County for more than 11 years after having earned her degree with honors in Emergency Medical Services from the Houston Community College.

Lauren touched the community where she lived and worked having received multiple commendations and written notes of thanks from those whom she responded to their calls for help. Her loss will be wide felt. Lauren was dedicated to her family and leaves behind her husband and daughter to remember her and keep her spirit alive.

This is a difficult time for our agency. Though we frequently are faced with death in our daily duties it still never prepares us for the tragedy of it being one of our own. At this time, we are supporting the family and assisting them in navigating their next steps. As funeral and remembrance plans are finalized and become available to us, we will release additional information with details for services, participation and remembrance.

04/12/2023

We regret to inform the passing of an active employee of Fort Bend County EMS.

Lauren was a paramedic that was housed here in Stafford for several years and served the citizens of Stafford with respect, compassion, and care.

She was then relocated to the northern part of the county where she served in other areas with the same level of care.

Please keep her family and Fort Bend County EMS personnel in your thoughts and prayers.

04/08/2023

Sometimes you can’t ever be Texan enough… after a long day of work, the Stafford crew came upon this gem. 🤠🤠🤠

Hate to say it but when you mess with the bull… you get the horns! 🐂🐂🐂🤣🤣🤣

04/06/2023

Today Stafford fire department held a Work Capacity Test for our wildland team!

Members are required to perform and meet these standards every 12 months to be considered a deployable asset for wildland assignments.

While some members are already deployed or on vacation, these 4 members were able to perform the test this morning.

In the next several weeks, the rest of the members will be required to perform the WCT also.

04/05/2023

While you were sleeping, Strike team 110 was up all night working a large fire north of Amarillo.

04/05/2023

STRIKE TEAM 110 encountered a good ole Texas panhandle dust storm on the way to a job!

04/05/2023

STRIKE TEAM 110 is already working!

Few shots of what they are working with on arrival.

04/03/2023

Booster 22 is out the door for the first time this year on a TIFMAS deployment again and going to the panhandle.

They are a part of STRIKE TEAM 110 and will be out staging for initial attack in an area that will be prime for wildfire’s due to weather conditions.

Lt. Ricks and Firefighter Evanicky are our members on deployment. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

03/31/2023

We received sad news today that Retired Battalion Chief Joey Woolley of Sugarland Fire Department has passed away. He also served as the Fire Chief for Pecan Grove Volunteer fire department for several years.

For so many years he dedicated his life to serve others. He was a genuine man with a kind heart. Always willing to take time out of his day to make sure you had what was needed above his needs.

After a long and courageous fight with cancer, may he now rest in peace.

Please keep his family and those close to them in your thoughts.

03/30/2023

This afternoon, Stafford fire along with Fort Bend County Hazmat were called to a chemical spill at a business off of Mula Rd.

All crews worked together to stop the chemical spill from causing any harm to the immediate staff on scene and to the public.

Both Stafford and Fort Bend County hazmat provided Haz-Mat technicians to mitigate the hazards and begin the neutralization of the chemical on sight. Building has been cleared of further hazards from the spill and was returned back to the occupants.

03/30/2023

Early this morning Stafford Fire department was called to a business fire off of Staffordshire.

Units arrived to a warehouse with visible signs of of a working fire. Tk-21 was first in on the fire, Tk-22 was the second in unit with Missouri City Twr-31 and E-23 arriving 3rd and 4th in with also the assistance of Sugarland units.

Crews on scene made a huge punch on the fire from the get go and had it under control fairly quick.

This is what happens when your crews are always prepared and constantly train to be better.

03/28/2023

This past weekend Stafford fire department worked alongside Stafford Police Department with some forcible entry training.

Stafford fire lead the training and reinforced the use of tools and technique.

This is a tactic that can be difficult if not practiced enough.