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Strategic Plan

Since our beginning in 1962, the Porter Fire Department has grown to meet the needs of our community. Our size and mission have changed tremendously…

A firetruck in a forest with a large plume of smoke rising in the background.

California Wildfire Deployment July/August 2024

Porter Fire Deparrtment has Firefighters deployed to assist with the wildfires in California.

Five firefighters standing in front of a fire truck, possibly after responding to an emergency.

Oakhurst Fire 07-22-2024

Porter Fire Department responded to a Structure Fire in the Oakhurst neighborhood near Oakhurst Creek and Hixon on 07-22-2024. The fire was contained…

Traffic on a highway with dark smoke in the distance.

Mutual Aid Scrap Metal Fire 06-22-24

Porter Fire Department along with over a dozen Fire Departments provided mutual aid assistance to Eastex Fire Department during a large fire at…

Award document for "Firefighter of the Year 2024," featuring a smiling man in uniform with an American flag background.

70th Annual Heroes Awards: THE 100 CLUB

On February 27, 2023 the Crew from Engine 121 C Shift responded to a medical call involving 2 patients. The quick thinking and care the Engine crew…

Firefighters with hoses during a training or emergency response.

701 Class: May 2024

A group of firefighters in uniforms labeled "PORTER FIRE & RESCUE" gathered for a briefing outdoors.

Training 2024

Firefighters standing on a porch under a metal roof, possibly responding to an emergency.

Structure Fire 04-25-24

Porter Fire Department responded to a Structure Fire on 04-25-24. Crews were able to locate a dog inside the structure and relocate to safety.

Poster for a full Texas Big Rig Rescue Academy class from March 28-30, 2024, at Round Rock Public Safety Training Center.

Texas Big Rig Academy March 2024

The Texas Big Rig Academy was held at the Round Rock Public Safety Training Center in March 2024. Here are some photos from that training that…

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Shepherd Chemical Plant Fire November 2023: A Shift

In November 2023, A Shift assisted multiple agencies on a large scale chemical plant fire in Shepherd, Tx. This event involved building, vehicles and…

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C Shift Ropes Training: November 2023

B Shift Live Burn: November 2023

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Tank Rescue 11-14-2023

Porter Fire Department assisted with the rescue of a worker who had fallen down into a tank.

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Firefighter New Hire 701 Class September 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

9/11 San Antonio Memorial Stair Climb

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Strike Team 163 Deploymen

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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2023 Porter Fire

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Multi-Agency Tornado Drill

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Hiring Test 06-12-23

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Hiring Test will be announced soon!!

Monday, April 24, 2023

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Water Excercise with South Montgomery County Fire Department

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Visit to Texas State Capitol

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Porter Fire 60th Anniversary

Monday, November 28, 2022

New Flagpole at Station 121

Thursday, April 7, 2022

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