The Houston Fire Department will host a grand opening ceremony for the new Fire Station 8, located at 1919 Louisiana on May 22, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drowning claims the lives of nearly 3,000 people every year. Most drowning and near-drowning incidents happen when a child falls into a pool or is left alone in the bathtub.
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The Civil Service examination for Non-Certified Fire Fighter Trainees will be given May 28, 2008. The deadline to submit applications was Friday, May 2, 2008.
Throughout the year, The BlueCross BlueShield Care Van is giving free childhood vaccinations to children, birth to 18 years at select Houston Fire Stations.
Mr. Barkdull is a 24-year veteran of the Houston Fire Department and a paramedic since 1990. He is currently based at Station 71, 15200 Space Center, home of the "Keepers of the Bay."
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. Read More >>>
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 >>>
Keep Children Safe In and Around Vehicles
Houston Fire Department Emergency Medical Services encourages parents and passengers to keep some simple safety tips in mind when a child is in the vehicle. Read More >>>
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