Houston Fire Department

About

"Promoting Excellence as World's Largest Accredited Municipal Fire Agency."Official HFD Fan Page. For emergencies please call 911.

Story

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 preserving life and property to a population of more than 2 million in an area totaling 617 square miles.

HFD Key Goals:
1. Be Safe
• Enhance the health and safety of HFD members
• Improve fire prevention and public safety awareness
• Improve emergency response operations
2. Be Nice (Improve Customer Service)
• Strengthen and reinforce a positive public perception of the department
• Embrace Diversity
• Fairness
3. Be Accountable
• Provide adequate resources
• Practice fiscal responsibility
• Implement best business practices to increase organizational effectiveness, accountability and communications
• Strengthen management and leadership skills

Mission

Promoting Excellence as the World's Largest Accredited Municipal Fire Agency.

Slogan ~ "Courage, Commitment and Compassion"

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.