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Meeting with State Representatives- Issues affecting Texas ESD's

Chief Johnson and Commissioner Davidson traveled to Austin today to discuss issues in upcoming legislation that have an impact on Texas ESD’s.

A group of people in red shirts stands in front of a red emergency vehicle in a parking lot.

11 New Fire Cadets begin their journey...

01-15-2025 New Cadets:

A man in a firefighter uniform and a woman pose in front of a Montgomery County Fire Rescue backdrop.

Annual Awards Banquet: November 2024

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2024

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

Training 2024

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 small wooden chair made from a tree stump, a chainsaw, gloves, and a water bottle on grass.

Hurricane Beryl July 2024

Three firefighters in yellow uniforms and helmets standing in a grassy area, facing smoke and trees.

Texas Wildfires July & August 2024

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.

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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…

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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…

Firefighters with hoses during a training or emergency response.

701 Class: May 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…

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…

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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…