Memorial services for Chief Sam Scott, at the request of Dana and the family, will be a private service. The venue is small where the service is being held. Only agencies in which Chief Scott had current involvement are invited: Missouri City FD, Friendswood VFD, Forest Bend VFD and College of the Mainland. With the family’s direction, there will be a gathering to celebrate Sam’s life announced at ... (Full Story)

It is with the deepest sorrow that the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department reports the death of one of our firefighters. Asst. Chief Sam Scott, was found dead in his home on August 15th. Asst. Chief Scott was 47 years old and leaves behind his wife Dana, and two grown children.

His death will have a profound impact on firefighters and families in Friendswood and Missouri City where he was a fire ... (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)

Happy Holidays from the FVFD!

You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to Friendswood! Saturday December 15th beginning at approximately 7:00 a.m. and going till about 4:00 pm, Santa will be visiting Friendswood on the back of a bright red fire engine! Santa's schedule varies as he makes his way across the city, so there's no way of knowing ... (Full Story & Photos)

There’s a new, half-million dollar fire truck on the way to Friendswood that will be paid for $6 at a time.

During their November meeting, Councilmembers unanimously approved the purchase of a 2019 Spartan 4-door, custom full-tilt, aluminum cab fire truck with a price of $579,153. It will be funded through the $6 donations that residents add to their utility bills every other month.

“This new ... (Full Story & Photos)