Harris County Emergency Services District No. 60
Through HCESD No. 60’s website you can easily find links to the following services:
Through HCESD No. 60’s website you can easily find links to the following services:
Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue, supported by Harris County Emergency Service District #60.
Teaching the children fire safety and firefighting career possibilities.
Ensure your child knows their home address–including zip code– and to call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
Saturday, December 17, 5:00 p.m.
Please see route below with best places to view.
Pictures with Santa available at end of route.
Coming soon! Watch for date, time and parade route!
Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue
Supported by HCESD #60
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 the Harris County Commissioners Court accepted HCFMO’s request to lift the burn ban in unincorporated Harris County. The ban went into effect on October 25, 2022.
Although the burn ban has been lifted, outdoor burning remains prohibited throughout Texas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Outdoor Burning Rule allows for some exceptions designed to protect the environment and promote public health and safety.
Click here to learn more about the exceptions.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
News Release
Public Information Officer
(832) 509-7400
pio@fmo.hctx.net
Harris County, Texas –Today, Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved an outdoor burn ban due to continuous drought conditions across unincorporated Harris County. There are now 144 Texas counties with burn bans, including Harris, Galveston, Waller, Chambers and Liberty counties.
“The burn ban is meant to ensure the safety of our residents and their properties,” said Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. We want to encourage residents to adhere to wildfire risk education and preparedness at all times yet, especially in these very dry conditions.”
No outdoor burning is allowed except: in an enclosure that contains all flames and/or sparks; outdoor burning activities authorized by TCEQ; approved ceremonial fires; non-commercial cooking such as backyard cookouts and barbeques are allowed; and welding and other hot work performed in accordance with county fire code requirements.
Violation of the ban is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable for up to a $500 fine. In addition, any person who starts a fire that causes damage to property without the consent of the owner may be charged with Reckless Damage or Destruction, a Class C misdemeanor, or arson, a felony.
Wildfire can strike home if you have not taken some steps to protect your house and property. The actions and precautions listed below are designed to help you prepare your home and lessen the threat of wildland fire damage to you and your property.
The mission of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is to safeguard the lives and property of the residents in Harris County through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, emergency response, and emergency management.
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