Houston Fire Department
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The Houston Fire Department was established in 1838 with one station, Protection Company No. 1. It grew to a volunteer fire department status with three stations by 1859. After having provided volunteer firefighting services for 57 years, the City of Houston Fire Department began paying its firefighters in 1895. HFD is the fourth largest fire department in the United States and is responsible for
06/03/2026
This week, HFD held Promotional Ceremonies at the Greer and Lowdermilk Conference Center at the Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund to recognize and celebrate members who have earned their next rank.
Promotion in this department is not given. It is earned through hard work, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to this department and the people of Houston. The men and women recognized this week are the leaders of this department, and we are proud to celebrate them.
Thank you to the HFD Command Staff for their continued support and for showing up to honor our members.
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05/26/2026
This weekend, Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz visited Station 17 and sat down for dinner with the crew at Station 26. Good conversation, good food, and great company.
The fire station kitchen table is a sacred space. It is where bonds are built, stories are shared, and the heart of this department beats loudest. The strength of HFD lives in the men and women who run our streets every day giving everything to protect Houstonians, and moments like these are a reminder of exactly that.
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