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Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving DayA fire tore through an apartment complex in Houston’s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Investigators say homeless man helped Houston firefighters during deadly East End fire
Read full article: Investigators say homeless man helped Houston firefighters during deadly East End fireA homeless man is being hailed as a hero after risking his life to save Houston firefighters during a devastating 3-alarm fire.
Drivers encouraged to turn on headlights Wednesday in tribute to fallen Houston firefighter
Read full article: Drivers encouraged to turn on headlights Wednesday in tribute to fallen Houston firefighterThe Houston Fire Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Marcelo “Ox” Garcia III, the firefighter who died in the line of duty late Wednesday night.
‘He was the best’: Fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia’s family grieving his loss, continuing his legacy
Read full article: ‘He was the best’: Fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia’s family grieving his loss, continuing his legacyFor Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.
Houston City Council confirms new HPD, HFD chief appointments
Read full article: Houston City Council confirms new HPD, HFD chief appointmentsThe Houston City Council has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Muñoz as the new Fire Department Chief, replacing Sam Peña, and Noe Diaz as the new Police Department Chief, succeeding Troy Finner. Muñoz brings over 26 years of experience and a commitment to improving safety for all residents. Diaz, with 23 years in law enforcement, including time as a Texas Ranger, promises servant leadership and community engagement. Exciting changes are ahead for Houston's first responders! 🚒🚓 What are your thoughts on the new appointments? Let us know in the comments!
VIDEO: 4,900 Houston firefighters receive long-awaited backpay
Read full article: VIDEO: 4,900 Houston firefighters receive long-awaited backpay4,900 Houston firefighters received long-awaited backpay as the city council approved a $1.5 billion settlement deal involving $650 million in back pay and a 34% raise over the next five years.
3 young girls killed in condo fire reported at SW Houston complex
Read full article: 3 young girls killed in condo fire reported at SW Houston complexHouston firefighters responded to a fire on Albacore Drive at the Monterra Condominiums early Sunday morning, where three juveniles were confirmed dead, according to HFD.
City council set to vote on Houston Fire Department contract
Read full article: City council set to vote on Houston Fire Department contractThe Houston Fire Department is on the verge of a historic contract vote! 🗳️ This agreement promises better pay, enhanced working conditions, and comprehensive health provisions for our dedicated firefighters. 👨🚒🔥 #HoustonFireDepartment #ContractVote #CommunitySupport #FirefightersRock
‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in HoustonNumerous reports on social media have confirmed that two TikTok fitness creators were killed in a single-car accident in Houston.
LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter storm
Read full article: LIVE: Mayor Whitmire joins Houston-area public safety leaders to provide update on winter stormMayor John Whitmire will join leaders Tuesday from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department, Houston Public Works, the Office of Emergency Management, and others to provide an update on the weather conditions and the city’s preparedness and response operations.
Man charged after being shot by Houston police officer while reaching for gun in NE Houston
Read full article: Man charged after being shot by Houston police officer while reaching for gun in NE HoustonA man who was shot by a Houston police officer in northeast Houston after reaching for a gun while he was asked to get out of his vehicle has been charged, authorities said.
Mayor John Whitmire, Houston leaders discuss safety and security ahead of College Football Playoff National Championship
Read full article: Mayor John Whitmire, Houston leaders discuss safety and security ahead of College Football Playoff National ChampionshipHouston mayor John Whitmire and local officials discussed safety, security and guidelines for the College Football Playoff National Championship happening on Monday, Jan. 8.
11-year-old boy breaks window to escape fire at SE Houston apartments
Read full article: 11-year-old boy breaks window to escape fire at SE Houston apartmentsAn 11-year-old boy is alive and safe after he broke a window to escape a fire at an apartment complex in Webster, the Houston Fire Department said.
The Houston Firefighter Calendar is back! Derrick and Tessa get a steamy preview and compete in a gear challenge
Read full article: The Houston Firefighter Calendar is back! Derrick and Tessa get a steamy preview and compete in a gear challengeThe Houston Firefighter Calendar goes on sale November 1. Proceeds benefit Houston Firefighters, their families, and burned and injured children in the area.
Learn to cook safely with a firefighter during fire prevention week
Read full article: Learn to cook safely with a firefighter during fire prevention weekIt's time for Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is about cooking safety and avoiding kitchen fires. A local firefighter shares tips and facts on preventing fires in your home kitchen.
‘It’s a real issue’: Firefighters share concerns over water supply across city of Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s a real issue’: Firefighters share concerns over water supply across city of HoustonA Houston Fire Department District Chief is sharing concerns about water supply across the city following a fire in east Downtown Friday.
‘Spencer Solves It’ trying To help firefighters with broken A/C
Read full article: ‘Spencer Solves It’ trying To help firefighters with broken A/CSoaring temperatures, searing heat and hot temp advisories every day for weeks: That is what the men and women of the Houston Fire Department have to deal with on the job but at Fire Station 23, they are also dealing with the fact that their air conditioning system is not working and hasn’t been working for more than a week.
Questions answered about A/C issues and repair times at several Houston fire departments
Read full article: Questions answered about A/C issues and repair times at several Houston fire departmentsWe are getting more answers this Wednesday about the ongoing air conditioning problems at several Houston fire stations.
Houston fire station getting repairs made to A/C unit after KPRC 2 investigates issue
Read full article: Houston fire station getting repairs made to A/C unit after KPRC 2 investigates issueThe extreme heat can be dangerous for first responders and now, several Houston Fire Departments across the area are dealing with air conditioning problems.
Heavy smoke inside Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart prompts 2-alarm fire response
Read full article: Heavy smoke inside Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart prompts 2-alarm fire responseOfficials with Houston Fire Department said heavy smoke inside a downtown-area church prompted a two-alarm fire response Friday morning.
Man safely escapes with dogs after vehicle plows into home, causing it to catch fire
Read full article: Man safely escapes with dogs after vehicle plows into home, causing it to catch fireA vehicle crashed into a home in the Clear Lake area Friday, causing it to catch on fire, the Houston Police Department said.
Lit candle sparks massive warehouse fire in NW Harris County, destroys classic vehicles, RVs, boats
Read full article: Lit candle sparks massive warehouse fire in NW Harris County, destroys classic vehicles, RVs, boatsFrom classic cars to RVs, a massive warehouse fire left behind thousands of dollars of damage and lost property in northwest Harris County on Wednesday.
METRORail, ambulance collide in downtown Houston; 5 hurt, including firefighter
Read full article: METRORail, ambulance collide in downtown Houston; 5 hurt, including firefighterMultiple people were hurt after a METRORail and Houston Fire Department ambulance collided while the ambulance was making a turn in downtown Houston Tuesday, the Houston Police Department said.
Charges filed against 17-year-old suspect accused of holding 2 hostages in Greenspoint area
Read full article: Charges filed against 17-year-old suspect accused of holding 2 hostages in Greenspoint areaOne of two suspects accused of holding two migrants hostage is dead after an agent-involved shooting in the Greenspoint area Thursday, according to the Waller County District Attorney’s Office.
2 firefighters injured after ambulance T-boned by vehicle in hit-and-run incident in north Houston
Read full article: 2 firefighters injured after ambulance T-boned by vehicle in hit-and-run incident in north HoustonTwo Houston firefighters are recovering after a hit-and-run crash in north Houston Monday, the Houston Police Department said.
Lawsuit: Chemicals in firefighters’ gear causes cancer
Read full article: Lawsuit: Chemicals in firefighters’ gear causes cancerThe International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a labor union representing more than 330,000 firefighters, filed a lawsuit Thursday against the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the group that set the standard for fire protection gear.
Multiple lanes closed on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after 18-wheeler hauling gasoline catches fire, HFD says
Read full article: Multiple lanes closed on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after 18-wheeler hauling gasoline catches fire, HFD saysMultiple lanes are currently closed on South Loop westbound at Stella Link Road after an 18-wheeler carrying gasoline caught on fire, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Firefighters battling blaze at warehouse east of downtown Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Firefighters battling blaze at warehouse east of downtown Houston, HFD saysFirefighters with the Houston Fire Department are battling a blaze at a warehouse east of downtown Houston Tuesday, officials said.
Woman in critical condition after house fire caused by space heater in NE Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Woman in critical condition after house fire caused by space heater in NE Houston, HFD saysAn elderly woman has been transported to the hospital in critical condition after a space heater caused a house fire in northeast Houston on Friday.
First responders in crisis need your help: Here’s what you can do
Read full article: First responders in crisis need your help: Here’s what you can doFor many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.
Federal lawsuit claims 2 HFD employees failed patient on emergency call
Read full article: Federal lawsuit claims 2 HFD employees failed patient on emergency callA just-filed federal lawsuit targets two Houston Fire Department employees who are accused of not performing life-saving intervention techniques to save a young man with Cerebral Palsy.
Man possibly breaks leg while trying to escape fire at apartment in west Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Man possibly breaks leg while trying to escape fire at apartment in west Houston, HFD saysA man is recovering after he was injured while trying to escape a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Man possibly breaks legs after jumping out of window to escape fire at west Houston apartment complex, HFD says
Read full article: Man possibly breaks legs after jumping out of window to escape fire at west Houston apartment complex, HFD saysA man is recovering after he was injured while trying to escape a fire at a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Mother, 2-year-old boy escape house fire in north Houston; child transported to hospital: HFD
Read full article: Mother, 2-year-old boy escape house fire in north Houston; child transported to hospital: HFDA 2-year-old is recovering in the hospital after a house fire in north Houston Tuesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Man in critical condition after being attacked with hammer, trapped in house fire in Houston’s Sunnyside: HPD
Read full article: Man in critical condition after being attacked with hammer, trapped in house fire in Houston’s Sunnyside: HPDA man is in critical condition after he was hit with a hammer by his nephew and then trapped inside a home while it was on fire Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Griff’s Irish Pub in Montrose appears to be ‘total loss’ after fire, HFD says
Read full article: Griff’s Irish Pub in Montrose appears to be ‘total loss’ after fire, HFD saysGriff’s Irish Pub in Montrose appears to be a “total loss” after a fire damaged the building Friday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Warehouse near Hobby area catches fire for 4th time; Firefighters calling for arson investigation, officials say
Read full article: Warehouse near Hobby area catches fire for 4th time; Firefighters calling for arson investigation, officials sayA warehouse located near the Hobby airport area caught fire for the fourth time in the last five days, and officials say they are calling for an investigation.
10 units destroyed 2-alarm apartment fire at Kingwood on New Year’s Eve, officials say
Read full article: 10 units destroyed 2-alarm apartment fire at Kingwood on New Year’s Eve, officials sayMultiple families were displaced on the first night of 2023 after an apartment fire broke out in the Kingwood area, officials with Houston Fire Department said.
‘You don’t have to close out the party’: Houston leaders call for city to celebrate ‘responsibly’ this New Year’s
Read full article: ‘You don’t have to close out the party’: Houston leaders call for city to celebrate ‘responsibly’ this New Year’sHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña called for residents across the area to bring in the New Year responsibly.
Houston Fire Department says possible suspect in arson at Winter Street Studios died by suicide 2 days after fire
Read full article: Houston Fire Department says possible suspect in arson at Winter Street Studios died by suicide 2 days after fireThe Houston Fire Department says a man they identified as a possible suspect in the fire at Winter Street Studios last Tuesday jumped to his death two days later as arson investigators and Houston Police arrived at his home to arrest him.
At least 40 displaced on Christmas Eve after 2-alarm fire breaks out at apartments in Upper Kirby area
Read full article: At least 40 displaced on Christmas Eve after 2-alarm fire breaks out at apartments in Upper Kirby areaNearly two dozen residents were left without homes on Christmas Eve after a 2-alarm swept through an apartment complex in the Upper Kirby area Saturday afternoon.
‘There is no excuse for this’: Multiple Houston fire trucks sit idle on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, other issues, HPFFA claims
Read full article: ‘There is no excuse for this’: Multiple Houston fire trucks sit idle on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages, other issues, HPFFA claimsThe head of the Houston Professional Fire Firefighters Association reported that many fire trucks were out of service on Christmas Eve due to staffing shortages or mechanical issues, but the city of Houston’s fire chief said that is definitely not the case.
ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: Crowd safety expert critical of new agreement, HFD chief pushes back
Read full article: ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: Crowd safety expert critical of new agreement, HFD chief pushes backA crowd safety expert offered a scathing review of the local government’s reaction to the Astroworld event.
Man found dead after being trapped in bedroom during house fire in southeast Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Man found dead after being trapped in bedroom during house fire in southeast Houston, HFD saysA man is dead after a fire tore through a home in southeast Houston Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Man dead in house fire in northeast Houston; victim’s mother transported to hospital: HFD
Read full article: Man dead in house fire in northeast Houston; victim’s mother transported to hospital: HFDOfficials with the Houston Fire Department said they are investigating after a man died and his mother was injured in a house fire in northeast Houston Wednesday.
Firefighter hospitalized with heat exhaustion after battling blaze in southeast Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Firefighter hospitalized with heat exhaustion after battling blaze in southeast Houston, HFD saysA firefighter was transported to the hospital after putting out a housefire in southeast Houston Wednesday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
Hew Houston Fire Department marriage counseling program working to help couples stay together
Read full article: Hew Houston Fire Department marriage counseling program working to help couples stay togetherFirefighters help their community. They respond to emergencies, but what if there’s an emergency in their personal life?
Nearly 100 firefighters battle massive fire at lumber warehouse in northeast Houston, officials say
Read full article: Nearly 100 firefighters battle massive fire at lumber warehouse in northeast Houston, officials sayNearly 100 firefighters with the Houston Fire Department worked to put out a massive two-alarm blaze at a warehouse in northeast Houston Tuesday, officials said.
Houston Fire Department receives donation to help with training
Read full article: Houston Fire Department receives donation to help with trainingThe Houston Fire Department received a donation Tuesday that will help improve firefighter training, reduce injuries, and save lives, according to a news release.
2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW Houston
Read full article: 2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW HoustonTwo Houston firefighters were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after being involved in a crash in southwest Houston, according to authorities.
Houston firefighter transported to hospital after battling blaze at NW Houston apartment complex, officials say
Read full article: Houston firefighter transported to hospital after battling blaze at NW Houston apartment complex, officials sayA Houston firefighter has been transported to the hospital after battling a blaze at an apartment complex in northwest Houston Wednesday, officials said.
‘Outrageous and inexcusable’: Man arrested, charged after pointing gun at HFD paramedics while at red light in west Houston, police say
Read full article: ‘Outrageous and inexcusable’: Man arrested, charged after pointing gun at HFD paramedics while at red light in west Houston, police sayChief Samuel Peña with the Houston Fire Department is making a public plea after two HFD paramedics reportedly had a gun pointed at them Monday.
Firefighter injured after falling through roof while battling blaze at warehouse in southeast Houston, HFD says
Read full article: Firefighter injured after falling through roof while battling blaze at warehouse in southeast Houston, HFD saysA firefighter has been injured after battling a blaze at a warehouse in southeast Houston Thursday, officials said.
Medics on Houston fire truck transported to hospital after crash on Gulf Freeway and El Dorado, officials say
Read full article: Medics on Houston fire truck transported to hospital after crash on Gulf Freeway and El Dorado, officials sayAuthorities are working to clear a crash involving a Houston Fire Department truck in southeast Houston Friday.
Woman survives fiery rollover crash in northwest Houston, officials say
Read full article: Woman survives fiery rollover crash in northwest Houston, officials sayA woman was able to walk away unharmed after a rollover crash that sparked a fire in northwest Houston Monday, officials with the Houston Fire Department said.
City of Houston installs permanent marker in memory of fallen HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce
Read full article: City of Houston installs permanent marker in memory of fallen HFD Arson Investigator Lemuel BruceIn honor of fallen Houston Fire Department Arson Investigator Lemuel “DJ” Bruce, the City of Houston installed a permanent remembrance marker Thursday at Seamist and West 18th Street. Investigator Bruce was shot and killed in the line of duty in October 2020 while conducting surveillance during an arson investigation.
HFD Fast-Track recruit classes offering incentive pay to help attract pre-certified recruits
Read full article: HFD Fast-Track recruit classes offering incentive pay to help attract pre-certified recruitsThe Houston Fire Department announced that a newly implemented incentive program will offer a new incentive pay program intended to attract pre-certified recruits
15-year-old tells her father baby found outside in southeast Houston was hers: HPD
Read full article: 15-year-old tells her father baby found outside in southeast Houston was hers: HPDAn investigation is underway after a premature baby was found in southeast Houston Friday and later died, police said.
HFD working to extinguish fire at recycling facility in southeast Houston
Read full article: HFD working to extinguish fire at recycling facility in southeast HoustonHouston firefighters are currently on the scene of a fire at a recycling business in the 2800 block of Holmes Road.No injuries have been reported.
Driver slams car into home in The Heights, causing major damage; Neighbors are blaming speed
Read full article: Driver slams car into home in The Heights, causing major damage; Neighbors are blaming speedA car slammed into a home in The Heights on Sunday and neighbors in the area say speed is to blame.
Investigation underway after shooting victim rushed to southeast Houston fire station
Read full article: Investigation underway after shooting victim rushed to southeast Houston fire stationHouston police are investigating after a shooting victim was brought to a southeast Houston fire station, where he died.
3 killed in 2-alarm fire at apartment complex in west Houston, officials say
Read full article: 3 killed in 2-alarm fire at apartment complex in west Houston, officials sayThree people under the same roof have died in a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in west Houston Wednesday, officials said.
Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety report
Read full article: Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety reportDays after the governor’s Task Force on Concert Safety released its report following the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert on the opening night of Astroworld, questions are being asked about the permitting process.