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WELCOME TO NORTHEAST FORT BEND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT

FIRE | EMS | RESCUE

North East Fire Department is committed to providing professional fire and medical services to the citizens of Fort Bend County. Whether it be a fire, medical emergency, wreck, or rescue our members are ready to respond swift and professional manner to ensure the best possible outcome for all those we serve and protect.

WHAT WE DO

Fire Suppression

Probably the most understood aspect of our job, responding to fires is something the North East Fire Department takes pride in doing swiftly and effectively. Whether it be a house, car, apartment, or commercial building the firefighters of North East are trained and ready to respond.

Medical Services

Every employee of North East Fire Department is trained as an EMT-basic or EMT-paramedic. We respond as first responders on medical calls, often arriving before the ambulance. When seconds count, lifesaving care by trained professionals can be the difference between life and death.

Rescue

Rescues of various types are also the responsibility of North East Fire Department.  Beyond water rescues, North East Firefighters respond to extrication, confined space, high angle, below grade and any other type of technical rescue should the need arise.

Dive Team

Our dive team was formed in May 2020 and put into service on November 15, 2020.  The team consists of 12 divers who have completed Public Safety Diver, Full Face Dive, Dry Suit Diving, Dive Rescue 1, ROV Operations and Side Scan Sonar Operation classes.

ABOUT US

Established in 1972 as a small town volunteer fire department, the North East Fort Bend Fire Department has seen many changes through out the years. What started as a department with one fire truck, stationed out of members homes has developed into a department with 2 stations, 60 employees, and 16 fire apparatus, a crew of 9 Firefighters, 3 Captains, and 1 Battalion Chief staff the two stations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year ready to respond to any emergency at a moments notice in an area of 20 square miles.

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SERVICE AREA

North East Fire Department services unincorporated areas of Fort Bend County providing coverage to approximately 56,000 people covering 20 square miles. Bordering Houston to the East and Highway 99 to the West, North East coverage area provides a wide variety development including: single family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial.

Beyond having a wide variety of occupancies, North East also covers many busy road ways including portions of Highway 6, Highway 99, Beechnut, Bissonnet, West Airport, West Belfort, and FM 1464

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RESPONSE STATISTICS

2018

Fire: 689
EMS: 2237
Other: 109
TOTAL: 3035

2019

Fire: 766
EMS: 2309
Other: 129
TOTAL: 3204

2020

Fire: 782
EMS: 2775
Other: 251
TOTAL: 3808

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12/29/22 03:25 HRS- STRUCTURE FIRE @ 1110 block of Texas 6 S. Northeast Fire/Rescue dispatched to a structure fire in a strip center. Reports of smoke and fire coming from a business. Crews arrived on location, reported a working fire in a strip center with exposures to the bravo side. Crews stretched an attack line and made entry on the alpha side and began to put a stop on the fire. Positive water supply established. Business was searched for occupants, reported negative. Crews knocked down the fire and began to check for extension. Aerial placed for roof access. Crews forced entry to the bravo exposure to check for extension, found smoke in the business and began to ventilate. Crews continued to check for extension to ensure the fire had been extinguished. Crews then began salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries reported. Investigation is being conducted by Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Officeffice. Thank you to our mutual aid companCommunity Volunteer Fire DepartmenttSugar Land Fire - EMS-Stafford Fire DepartmenttFort Bend County EMSyFort Bend County Sheriff's Office9;s Office ... See MoreSee Less
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11/15/22 15:51 HRS- ANIMAL RESCUE @ 10200 block of Hollow Canyon Dr. Northeast Fire/Rescue was called to a residence for a report of a dog stuck underneath a vehicle. Crews arrived to find the dog stuck under the vehicle above the exhaust. The crews lifted, stabilized the vehicle, and began to remove the necessary components to free the dog. Once the dog was rescued the crews reassembled what they took apart. ‘Mackenzie’ was happy to be free, she only had a few minor abrasions. ... See MoreSee Less
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! BE SAFE!!Be sure to stop by and see the guys on duty!! They are passing out candy when not responding to calls!! Station #1- 14007 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498Station #2- 11000 Clodine Rd, Richmond, TX 77407 ... See MoreSee Less
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10/19/22 17:18 HRS- STRUCTURE FIRE @ 16000 Maple Downs Ln. Northeast Fire/Rescue dispatched to a structure fire with reports of fire coming from the front of a residence. Crews arrived to a single story residential home with smoke and fire showing from the alpha side. Crews immediately went to work. An offensive attack with vertical ventilation was conducted. Home was searched with an all clear reported on the residence. After a quick stop was put on the fire, crews checked for extension to ensure the fire had not extended to the rest of the home. No injuries reported. Investigation being conducted by Fort Bend Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Officeffice. Our appreciation goes out to our mutual aid companies; RichmondCommunity Volunteer Fire DepartmenttmFort Bend County EMSy EMS,Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office9;s Office. ... See MoreSee Less
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