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Grand Opening of State of The Art Training Facility

Dangers of Dried Out Christmas Trees & Fireworks

2009 Schedule for Free Childhood Vaccinations Announced

Fire Station 62 Re-Opening Ceremony...

Popeyes Steps Up to The Plate, Again...

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Grand Opening of State of The Art Training Facility

The new HFD Officer Development Center and Training Simulator Officer Development Center (ODC) is a state of the art training facility, designed to shape and mold a fire officer's decision-making process.

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Schedule a Speaker or Fire Truck Visit or Tour

Schedule a fire truck or speaker to visit your school, parade, or event. HFD needs at least a 4 weeks notice prior to the event.

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HFD Juvenile FireStopper Program

In response to fires started by juveniles, the Houston Fire Department offers intervention programs to ensure that the fire setting behavior will cease. Read More >>>


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Dangers of Dried Out Christmas Trees & Fireworks

HFD encourages citizens to safely dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. The dried-out trees should not be left in the house, garage or against the house.

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Space Heaters Need Space!

As the temperature drops , the fire department urges citizens to be careful and follow some simple safety tips when using space heaters and other supplemental heating sources.

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Free Immunizations for Children - 2009

Throughout the year, The BlueCross BlueShield Care Van is giving free childhood vaccinations to children, birth to 18 years at select Houston Fire Stations.

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Every Home Needs a Working Fire Extinguisher

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives.

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Become a Houston Firefighter!

Are you interested in becoming a Houston Firefighter? Learn more about what it takes! >>>

If you took the May 28 or August 28 Civil Service Exams, please click here >>>


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One Child, One Chance

Abuse needs to be reported immediately . It is a Class B misdemeanor if a person has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare has been or may be affected by abuse or neglect and knowingly fails to report it.
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Apartment Safety

In an effort to reduce the number of costly apartment complex fires, the HFD has created a compact disc with valuable safety tips... Read More >>>


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