The Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department accepted the delivery of a new fire engine. The 2019 Spartan Metro Star is replacing a 1997 Spartan Gladiator. The Gladiator has served the city but has reached the end of its useful life. Over the next several weeks fire crews will receive training on the new truck. It is anticipated the new E21 will be in service by May 1st.

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Friendswood Volunteer Fire Fighters participated in air consumption drills this past Saturday. These drills are intended to replicate conditions that are found on every fireground. This can include pulling a charged hose, dragging a rescue dummy, ladder climbs, and swinging tools, all while in full gear wearing an SCBA.

The overall outcome is to improve the SCBA wearer’s self-awareness of air consumption, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Santa Claus is coming to town on a Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department truck on Saturday, December 21 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. He will be visiting all of the residential streets in town during that time except closed gated communities. On short cul-de-sacs, Santa and his firefighter helpers will stop at the end of the street to greet boys and girls.

If you miss Santa on your street Saturday, ... (Full Story)

Our 2019 Fire / EMS Expo was a great success. Thank you to all that came out to visit. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.... (Full Story & Photos)

Friendswood Fire Department and their families were honored to again participate in the city’s 4th of July parade.... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to our newest firefighters. Aaron Barrentine, Parker Glen, and Diego Cortes. Completing their probationary requirements Chief Kozlowski pinned their badges tonight promoting them to firefighters. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department working a simulated motor vehicle accident for training. Crews focused on vehicle stabilization, using hydraulic cutting tools and the safe extrication of trapped victims.... (Full Story & Photos)

Friendswood City Council recognized the following members of the Friendswood Police Department and the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department/EMS for their vital assistance managing a pediatric patient they responded to on January 6.

-Reynell Lundry and Ashley Hempel, Telecommunications Officers
-David McCord, Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department Medic
-Shaun McCaffrey, Marcelo Bini, and James Ruthstrom, ... (Full Story)