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Vision Statement

HFD will be recognized as a premier public service organization, respected and admired by our peers and the community as the most diverse, innovative, and efficient public safety provider in the world.

Mission Statement

To save lives, protect property, and serve our community with courage, commitment and compassion.

Motto

Serving the Houston Community with Courage, Commitment and Compassion

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Hurricane Season is HERE!

Hurricanes and Storms, Are You Ready? It is never too late to prepare.

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“Texting Distracts – Watch the Road!”

Statistics indicate that distracted driving contributes to as much as 20 percent of all fatal crashes and that cell phone use is the main culprit.

Ladder 68 Schedule a Speaker, 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.

Smoke Detector Campaign Install Smoke Detectors in Your Home Today!

The Houston Fire Department, State Farm and Clear Channel Outdoor recently announced the kickoff of a new safety campaign which focuses on the importance of having working smoke detectors in the home throughout the City of Houston.

After The Fire...

A fire can be one of the most tragic events in your life. Often when a fire strikes, the hardest part is knowing where to begin the recovery process of your home.

About the Fire Chief

HFD Fire Chief Terry Garrison, photo by Matthew Milam

Terry A. Garrison was confirmed by council, on September, 15, 2010, as the 35th Fire Chief of the City of Houston, having been selected by Mayor Annise Parker.

Garrison began his firefighting career in 1977 with the Phoenix Fire Department...

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HFD Administration
832.394.6700
600 Jefferson, 7th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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