Sugar Land Fire Department

06/19/2026

Recruitment is Open!

The Sugar Land Fire Department is looking for full-time Firefighter/Paramedics to join our team.

This is your opportunity to serve a city and community that values its fire department, work alongside dedicated professionals, and be part of an organization that prioritizes training, teamwork, and high-quality service.

Our streamlined hiring process helps qualified candidates move from testing to conditional job offers within one week!

Applications close July 10, 2026
View the full hiring calendar and apply today: www.sugarlandtx.gov/673/SLFD-Careers

Take the next step in your career with the Sugar Land Fire Department.

06/15/2026

‼️The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Sugar Land area. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Fort Bend County, including Sugar Land and surrounding areas.

⚠️ Avoid low-lying and poor drainage areas.
⚠️ Never drive through flooded roads - Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

While we’re hoping for the best, it’s always a good idea to be prepared, just in case:

📦 Keep an emergency kit handy
📱 Make sure you’re signed up for the City’s emergency notifications
🗺️ Review your family’s safety plan
🔋 Charge your phones and devices
💧 Remember to stay hydrated

More resources in the comments.

Flood watch has been expended through Thursday morning with heavy rainfall possible through the end of the week.

06/13/2026

This morning, Sugar Land Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at a residence off Broadmoor Drive in the Sugar Creek area.

When crews arrived, they found a fire in the garage that had extended into the home. The residents had safely evacuated before crews arrived, and firefighters were able to bring the fire under control quickly.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners for their support.

06/13/2026

Sugar Land Fire Department and mutual aid crews are currently working a structure fire in the Sugar Creek area near Broadmoor Drive.

Expect emergency vehicles for an extended period, and avoid the area if possible.

We will provide an update when more information becomes available.

Update: The fire is under control, and all residents were reported safe. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

06/10/2026

Last week, crews from Sugar Land and departments across Fort Bend County came together for scenario-based training focused on incident command and scene management during fireground operations.

This training is part of an ongoing county-wide effort to strengthen operational skills, improve coordination, and build interoperability between agencies.

06/02/2026

1 day down. 181 days to go. 🌪️

Hurricane Season has officially started, and unlike our unread emails, this is something we should probably stay on top of.

It's a great time to review your preparedness checklist, refresh your supplies, and sign up for emergency notifications so you can stay up to date on evacuation notices, water contamination issues and other notices to keep you and your family safe.

Resources are available at the link in our comments!

06/01/2026

Over the weekend, Sugar Land Fire Department hosted the LoneStar Truck Academy, bringing together departments from the Houston area and firefighters across Texas.

The training focused on truck company operations, including how crews use aerial ladders to access upper floors, perform rescues, ventilate buildings, and support firefighters working inside a structure fire.

These are complex skills that take practice and coordination. We were happy to have the opportunity to train alongside so many departments committed to improving their craft.

Thank you to the instructors and participating crews for a great weekend of training.

05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Paramedic Jorge Elizondo on 10 years of service with the Sugar Land Fire Department.

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to our department and the residents of Sugar Land. Congratulations, Jorge!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we share every day, and we are forever grateful.

Today, we remember.