
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

Give Your Space Heater 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...

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.
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.

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

Careless Cooking is the #1 cause of residential fires
It is always best to prevent a fire than to have to deal with one. A third of residential fires are caused by careless or unattended cooking.

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

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...
Emergency / Life Threatening Calls
Houston Emergency Center
9-1-1
HFD Administration
832.394.6700
600 Jefferson, 7th Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
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Hot Links
- Active Incidents
- Employment
- Fire and EMS Records
- Fire Stations
- Request A Fire Truck or Speaker
- High Rise Certification
- Promotional Opportunities
- Forms and Permits
- Report a Broken or Leaking Fire Hydrant (311)
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HFD News and Events
January 30, 2012
Electrical Failure Causes Early Morning Fire to Southeast Houston Home
January 30, 2012
Sprinkler System Extinguishes Cooking Fire
January 30, 2012
Residents Alert Neighbor to Southwest Houston Apartment Fire
Questions & Answers...
Question - How do I report a broken fire hydrant?
Answer - You may report broken or leaking fire hydrants within the city of Houston to 311 by calling 3-1-1 or online at http://hfdapp.houstontx.gov/311/sector.php?sid=12
Question - Someone stole our 911 lock box on our back gate. Can you tell me the process of obtaining a new one?
Answer - You will need to contact the company that installed/maintains the gates.



