Skip to Main Content
Loading
Loading
Government
Community
Business
Services
I Want To...
Search
Internal
FAQs
Search
All categories
4B Sales Tax Proposal
Cemsite
City Related Questions
City Secretary
Econ Development
Environmental
Finance
Fire Department
Fire Inspections & Permits
Human Resources
Huntsville Public Library
Main Street Program
Parks & Facilities
Parks & Recreation
Planning
Purchasing
Solid Waste & Recycling
Tourism
Utility Billing
Wastewater
Water
Wynne Home Arts Center
Categories
All Categories
4B Sales Tax Proposal
Cemsite
City Related Questions
City Secretary
Econ Development
Environmental
Finance
Fire Department
Fire Inspections & Permits
Human Resources
Huntsville Public Library
Main Street Program
Parks & Facilities
Parks & Recreation
Planning
Purchasing
Solid Waste & Recycling
Tourism
Utility Billing
Wastewater
Water
Wynne Home Arts Center
Can I schedule a visit to the fire station?
Yes. Our stations are open 24 hours a day. However, firefighters are not always available to give tours. The crew may be out on a run or conducting training operations. Visits must be scheduled by contacting our Training Captain, Jason January, at jjanuary@huntsvilletx.gov, or by calling (936) 291-5940.
▼
Fire Department
Show All Answers
1.
Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?
First response apparatus with HFD maintain a BLS (Basic Life Support) status with equipment to respond to all minor and major medical calls. Most firefighter's with HFD hold an EMT licence from the Texas Department of State Health Services. HFD supplements HWCEMS by providing additional medical personnel on a first response basis.
2.
Why do fire trucks block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
This is for everyone's safety. State law allows for fire department personnel to close as many lanes as necessary to protect all persons involved. This allows personnel to work safely and quickly without the fear of someone crashing into the scene.
3.
How do I report a leaking or broken fire hydrant?
The hydrant system within the city limits of Huntsville is maintained by the city water department. The testing, servicing, and maintenance is performed by hydrant technicians in house. The water department can be reach by phone at (936) 294-5700.
4.
Can I schedule a visit to the fire station?
Yes. Our stations are open 24 hours a day. However, firefighters are not always available to give tours. The crew may be out on a run or conducting training operations. Visits must be scheduled by contacting our Training Captain, Jason January, at jjanuary@huntsvilletx.gov, or by calling (936) 291-5940.
5.
Does the fire department inspect child car seats?
No, the Huntsville Fire Department does not conduct child safety seat checks.
6.
I locked my keys in my car, can the fire department unlock my car?
No, the fire department will not unlock vehicles.
7.
Can I do community service at a fire station or through the fire department?
The fire department does not currently offer opportunities to complete court ordered community service hours through our department. However, the fire department does allow, on a case by case basis, educational or fraternal community service. Please contact the fire station for more details.
8.
Does the fire department provide water to fill a private pool?
No, the FD does not provide this service.
9.
Can the fire department assist with changing smoke detector batteries?
Yes, if the smoke alarm is too high for the resident to reach and they are disabled, elderly, or physically unable to climb on a ladder to replace the batteries.
Live Edit
Stay notified
Sign Up for Notifications
online payments
Make Online Payments
employment
Apply for Job
requests
Submit a Concern or Request
Government Websites by
CivicPlus®
Arrow Left
Arrow Right
[]
Slideshow Left Arrow
Slideshow Right Arrow