We recently utilized these jacks on an overturned vehicle that required extrication of the driver. The jack systems are awesome tools to stabilize vehicles and even walls or ceilings of homes in a rescue situation to keep them from collapsing.
Several years ago, we used them to hold up a structure’s roof to keep it from collapsing on a vehicle while it was removed by a wrecker. The vehicle had ... (Full Story & Photos)

Folks, it’s too dry to burn! For the safety of your neighbors, their property and most of all, our Firefighters, please wait until we get some significant rain to burn.... (Full Story)

They respond day or night, even when it’s 100 degrees outside, even when they have to get up and go to work their regular jobs the next morning, and even after working their regular jobs all day long, even after getting only a few hours sleep the night before because they were working another emergency most of the night.

They still respond. And they respond because they love the citizens and love ... (Full Story)

Firefighters from Ward 6 Fire responded to several calls on 6-23-2022At 3:01 pm, Engines 5, 15, Service 6 and Units 902, 904 responded to a fire alarm at a church on South Grand Ave. Crews thoroughly checked the building and determined it was a malfunctioning alarm.

While finishing the fire alarm call, at 3:28pm, Engines 5, 15, and S6 responded to a car fire in the 3500 blk of Oakwood Dr. Initial ... (Full Story & Photos)

One is on the scene of a single vehicle crash on Route 66 between Edgerly Rd and Marcantel Rd. The road is completely blocked by a large tree and will remain closed until the tree and vehicle are removed.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:55 this afternoon, we were called to respond to a grass fire off of High Hope Road. We responded with 2 engines and a brush unit. We also requested mutual aid assistance from HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT. They responded with 2 brush units to assist us with containment. We cleared the scene at 5:15pm.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind folks that we are in a drought situation, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Firefighters reviewed our Hurricane Response Guidelines and trained on fire extinguishers this evening. We are so thankful for the dedicated group of Firefighters who serve and protect our District. Without them, there would be no fire department. Thank you to all who volunteer your time and efforts, no matter what time of day or night. You are appreciated.... (Full Story & Photos)

Vehicle extrication was performed on 6/13/22 utilizing our extrication equipment donated by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.... (Full Story & Photos)

Currently working a wreck with extrication on Edgerly Road between Frazier Street and Airport Road.
The road is closed and will remain closed until the vehicle is removed by wrecker. Driver has only minor injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, June 12th at 2:55pm, we were called to respond to a structure fire on Rip Henagan Road. Upon arrival, the homeowner had used a garden hose and had the fire extinguished. The fire was contained to a metal shop building. All further response was cancelled.

At 5:20pm, we responded to a reported grass fire on Bankens Road. Upon arrival, approximately 30 large round bales of hay were burning. ... (Full Story & Photos)