Forest Bend Fire Department

04/30/2026

🚨Member Spotlight: LT Nick Houghton who played a crucial part in the Artemis II program!

We appreciate all that you do in your work at NASA and as a firefighter and first responder in your free time with us. You always lead our crews with integrity and a fierce dedication.

Inspired by a childhood dream, MSU alum Nicholas Houghton helped design Orion’s life support systems for NASA’s Artemis II mission, enabling astronauts to safely travel around the moon and return to Earth.

03/18/2026

🚒🔥 Tuesday nights are for trainings. Our crews worked on laying and deploying hose lines tonight

02/15/2026

🚨🚨🚨TORNADO WARNING issued for Southern Harris County until 7:15 PM.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW

02/01/2026

Freezing temperatures are expected again tonight! Don’t forget the Four P’s:
Pipes — protect them,
Plants — cover them,
Pets & People — stay inside or dress warmly.

Be safe and stay warm!

Be safe and stay warm!

A Freeze Warning for Hard Freezing Conditions (

01/27/2026

As freezing temperatures continue tonight, stay on the lookout for any broken pipes or leaks. Ensure your pipes are well protected.

If the Pipe Bursts:
• The first thing you should do is shut off the main water line into your property. Learn how to shut off the main water line here: https://bit.ly/4r8Lztt
• Call a Professional. If you are unable to thaw the pipe, unable to locate the frozen pipe, do not feel comfortable thawing a pipe yourself or if a pipe bursts, you should call a plumber or other professional.
Warning signs of Broken Pipes:
• Low water pressure
• Frost build-up on pipes
• Damp sections of drywall, carpet, or ceilings
• Strange smells coming from faucets or drains

Ready Harris Alert | An Extreme Cold Warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) remains in effect through Tuesday morning. Hazardous conditions will continue this evening and overnight. Any remaining wet surfaces may re-freeze overnight. More info: https://bit.ly/3LPBOkY
Alerta ReadyHarris | Una Advertencia de Frío Extremo del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) permanece vigente hasta la mañana del martes. Las condiciones peligrosas continuarán esta noche y durante la madrugada. Cualquier superficie que permanezca mojada puede volver a congelarse durante la noche. Más información: https://bit.ly/3LPBOkY
ReadyHarris 警报 | 美国国家气象局（NWS）发布的极端寒冷警告将持续至周二上午。危险天气状况将在今晚和夜间持续。任何残留的潮湿路面可能在夜间再次结冰。更多信息：https://bit.ly/3LPBOkY
Cảnh báo ReadyHarris | Cảnh báo Lạnh Cực Đoan do Cơ quan Khí tượng Quốc gia (NWS) ban hành vẫn có hiệu lực đến sáng thứ Ba. Điều kiện thời tiết nguy hiểm sẽ tiếp tục vào tối nay và qua đêm. Các bề mặt còn ướt có thể đóng băng trở lại trong đêm. Thông tin thêm: https://bit.ly/3LPBOkY
تنبيه ReadyHarris | يستمر تحذير البرودة الشديدة الصادر عن دائرة الأرصاد الجوية الوطنية (NWS) حتى صباح يوم الثلاثاء. ستستمر الظروف الجوية الخطرة مساء اليوم وخلال الليل. قد تتجمد مرة أخرى أي أسطح لا تزال رطبة خلال الليل. مزيد من المعلومات: https://bit.ly/3LPBOkY

01/27/2026

For Business Owners:
As you return to your businesses after the freeze, be sure to check your fire protection systems for any potential issues.

• Inspect your fire alarm panel for any trouble signals
• Sprinkler system issues may appear as temperatures warm back up

If you notice any problems, contact your fire protection contractor immediately. And if you have any additional questions, feel free to contact our office for assistance.

01/26/2026

There is one more night of freezing temperatures. Remember to keep your pipes, plants, pets, and people protected from the frigid weather that we will experience this evening.

01/25/2026

STICK TO THE PLAN. Plan to stay indoors. If you absolutely must go out, stay off the highways. Unsafe weather conditions will continue this evening and overnight. As the freeze line continues to move through our area, travel will become extremely dangerous. ANY wet surfaces will freeze. This will impact roads, bridges, and walkways.

Stay warm! Stay dry! Stay safe!

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

Heater Safety: Portable space heaters are often used to heat rooms and homes. If not used properly, they can cause fires, severe injuries, and death. If using a portable heater, remember these important safety tips:

• Keep heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn, including furniture, carpets, curtains, and people.
• Place heaters on solid, non-flammable surfaces.
• Never block exits with a heater and keep them out of the way of foot traffic.
• Keep children away from heaters.
• Always plug heaters directly into wall outlets – NEVER use an extension cord.
• Turn off and unplug space heaters when leaving a room or going to bed.

Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector and never use generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices indoors.

01/24/2026

To get weather updates text: FREEZE to 888-777 on their phones.