Houston Fire Department

Houston Fire Department (Texas) The Houston Fire Department (HFD) is the municipal fire and emergency services agency serving the City of Houston, Texas. Founded in 1838, HFD began as a volunteer fire company and became a professional paid department in 1895. Today, it provides fire suppression, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, emergency response, and public education across Houston. HFD protects more than 2.3 million residents across approximately 654 square miles and operates 94 fire stations.