Honoring Captain Jesse Castillo

We are grateful for the outpouring of support shown to Captain Castillo's family and our department. All information related to honoring the life and legacy of Jesse will be included on this page. 

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A smiling firefighter in full gear, wearing a helmet with the number 121, stands with a hand on his shoulder.
Firefighters battling a blaze at a charred building, using hoses and protective gear to extinguish the flames.
Two smiling men stand by a large cookie cake that says "Happy Early Birthday LT!" in a casual indoor setting.
Four firefighters pose in front of a fire truck at night, wearing their gear with reflective stripes.
A firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw to cut wood, with sawdust flying in the air.
A firefighter helps a child use a fire hose, spraying water on a sunny day, creating a fun learning experience.
Two firefighters in gear pose on a rooftop, smiling. They hold tools and wear helmets with insignia. Background shows trees.
Firefighters inside a truck are smiling and enjoying icy treats, showcasing a moment of relaxation amidst their duties.
Two firefighters are practicing with a hose, spraying water on the ground, in a training or practical exercise setting.
Three firefighters on a boat in a wooded area, enjoying a sunny day on a calm waterway. Safety gear is visible.
A firefighter in full gear is crawling through a blackened opening, likely responding to a fire.
A man with a mustache takes a selfie in a gym-like setting, smiling, surrounded by equipment and flags.
A group of firefighters posing in front of a fire truck, holding a banner for the Porter Fire Department.
A woman is pinning a badge on a man in uniform at a celebratory event, suggesting a moment of recognition or achievement.
A group of firefighters poses together, holding a Texas flag, in front of a fire station. Team spirit and pride are evident.
A man in a red shirt and bucket hat sits on a cooler, resting among gear and equipment.
Two firefighters practice with a hose, spraying water and surrounded by traffic cones on a concrete surface.
Two firefighters smiling for a selfie, with clear blue skies in the background. They're wearing fire gear and appear friendly.
A selfie with three people in work attire near a fire truck, with a construction vehicle and overcast skies in the background.
A group of firefighters in protective gear climbs stairs, working together at a training or emergency scene.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck, showcasing camaraderie and teamwork on a sunny day.
A smiling person in sunglasses and a cap, with firefighters training in the background, surrounded by traffic cones.
A man poses with two kids in what seems to be a fire truck, with one child holding a toy and the other snacking.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck on a sunny day.
A group of firefighters poses in front of two fire trucks, with an American flag and blue sky in the background.
A group of firefighters posing in front of a banner that says "Bearers of the Oath," celebrating their craft and camaraderie.
A group of firefighters posing together, holding a Texas flag, with a backdrop of firefighting equipment and training facilities.
A smiling man in a uniform shows off muddy pants, while another person in a reflective vest looks on.
Two firefighters sit on the ground, discussing the aftermath of a fire, with burnt debris and smoke in the background.
A firefighter from Porter Fire is dealing with flames coming from a structure, with smoke visible in the surrounding area.
A firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw on a wooden structure, with sawdust flying in the air.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck, with a dog included in the photo.
The image shows a man working with tools, focused on a project, while another person works in the background.
May contain: fireman and person
A smiling firefighter in full gear, wearing a helmet with the number 121, stands with a hand on his shoulder.
Firefighters battling a blaze at a charred building, using hoses and protective gear to extinguish the flames.
Two smiling men stand by a large cookie cake that says "Happy Early Birthday LT!" in a casual indoor setting.
Four firefighters pose in front of a fire truck at night, wearing their gear with reflective stripes.
A firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw to cut wood, with sawdust flying in the air.
A firefighter helps a child use a fire hose, spraying water on a sunny day, creating a fun learning experience.
Two firefighters in gear pose on a rooftop, smiling. They hold tools and wear helmets with insignia. Background shows trees.
Firefighters inside a truck are smiling and enjoying icy treats, showcasing a moment of relaxation amidst their duties.
Two firefighters are practicing with a hose, spraying water on the ground, in a training or practical exercise setting.
Three firefighters on a boat in a wooded area, enjoying a sunny day on a calm waterway. Safety gear is visible.
A firefighter in full gear is crawling through a blackened opening, likely responding to a fire.
A man with a mustache takes a selfie in a gym-like setting, smiling, surrounded by equipment and flags.
A group of firefighters posing in front of a fire truck, holding a banner for the Porter Fire Department.
A woman is pinning a badge on a man in uniform at a celebratory event, suggesting a moment of recognition or achievement.
A group of firefighters poses together, holding a Texas flag, in front of a fire station. Team spirit and pride are evident.
A man in a red shirt and bucket hat sits on a cooler, resting among gear and equipment.
Two firefighters practice with a hose, spraying water and surrounded by traffic cones on a concrete surface.
Two firefighters smiling for a selfie, with clear blue skies in the background. They're wearing fire gear and appear friendly.
A selfie with three people in work attire near a fire truck, with a construction vehicle and overcast skies in the background.
A group of firefighters in protective gear climbs stairs, working together at a training or emergency scene.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck, showcasing camaraderie and teamwork on a sunny day.
A smiling person in sunglasses and a cap, with firefighters training in the background, surrounded by traffic cones.
A man poses with two kids in what seems to be a fire truck, with one child holding a toy and the other snacking.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck on a sunny day.
A group of firefighters poses in front of two fire trucks, with an American flag and blue sky in the background.
A group of firefighters posing in front of a banner that says "Bearers of the Oath," celebrating their craft and camaraderie.
A group of firefighters posing together, holding a Texas flag, with a backdrop of firefighting equipment and training facilities.
A smiling man in a uniform shows off muddy pants, while another person in a reflective vest looks on.
Two firefighters sit on the ground, discussing the aftermath of a fire, with burnt debris and smoke in the background.
A firefighter from Porter Fire is dealing with flames coming from a structure, with smoke visible in the surrounding area.
A firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw on a wooden structure, with sawdust flying in the air.
A group of firefighters poses together in front of a fire truck, with a dog included in the photo.
The image shows a man working with tools, focused on a project, while another person works in the background.
Please share any photos you may have of Jesse. Some of the photos will be utilized for the funeral and all photos will be passed along to Jesse's family.
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Funeral Service Information

Funeral announcement for Captain Jesse Castillo on September 4, 2026, at Woodlands Church, details for visitation and services included.

Information for Fire Personnel

If you are Fire Personnel and you plan on bringing an Apparatus or attending the funeral, please complete the form below. This will assist the department in arranging the appropriate parking and seating needed. We ask that you have it completed by Thursday, September 3rd @ 12pm. Thank you in advance for your participation in honoring Jesse.

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Funeral Parking for Fire Personnel

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 Wall of Honor

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