We serve the greater Katy community providing both Fire and EMS services for approximately 130,000 resident in a 45 square mile area.
21201 Morton Rd Katy, TX 77449
Joined November 2015
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WHEN SECONDS COUNT, TRAINING MATTERS!
Whether a firefighter becomes trapped, lost, injured, or disoriented, having a trained team ready to respond can mean the difference between life and death.
📷 We train for the unexpected so we're prepared when it matters most.
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Big Thanks to St Edith Stein Catholic Church for allowing us to participation in the fall festival!
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🍳 A safe meal starts with safe cooking habits!
Whether you’re making a quick dinner or preparing a holiday feast, HCESD 48 reminds you to keep safety on the menu.
🤖 Made with AI
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Help HCESD 48 spread holiday cheer by donating new,
unwrapped toys!❤️
📍 Drop off donations at:
🚒 Station 1: 24127 Western Centre Dr
🚒 Station 3: 1773 Westgreen Blvd
🚒 Station 4: 22855 Franz Rd
🚒 Station 5: 21201 Morton Rd
Help us fill the train with holiday joy! 🎄✨
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Harris County ESD 48 retweeted
Having a working CO alarm that is less than 10 years old can save you and your families lives. Ensure they are placed properly on all floors outside of sleeping areas.
#COAwarenessWeek
📷 Training together to help our community!
Katy Area CERT members practiced their response to a mass casualty incident and emergency preparedness skills into action during a simulated drill.
Interested in getting involved? Email VP@katyareacert.org. to learn more and sign up.
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🥫 Help HCESD 48 Share Your Holidays!
We’re collecting canned food throughout November in partnership with ABC13 and the Houston Food Bank. Last year, our community helped collect approximately 10,185 pounds—let’s see if we can top it this year! ❤️
#HCESD48 #ShareYourHolidays
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📷 SHELTER-IN-PLACE ADVISORY LIFTED
The shelter-in-place advisory for the area of Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard has been lifted.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews worked to address the gas main break.
🚨 SHELTER IN PLACE within ½ mile of Morton Ranch Rd & Bridge Lake Blvd due to a 4-inch gas main break. Stay indoors; close windows and doors. Road closed in both directions. Avoid the area and await the official all-clear.
Fire Prevention Week is almost here!!! #Excited #ChargeIntoSafety #FirePreventionMonth #NFPA #OctoberFinancialEvents
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Harris County ESD 48 retweeted
Thank you @HCESD48 for presenting to PreK @OLE_Leopards today! We learned so much about fire safety, emergencies and the tools and jobs firefighters do.
Eric Bank, the Assistant Chief of EMS, (pictured bottom left) attended the Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Coalition meeting at the American College of Surgeons in Washington, D.C.
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From our 48 family to ours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope your celebrations are filled with love, laughter, and joy.
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Units on scene of a fatal fire. PIO on location obtaining details leading to the fire. #hounews
At approximately 2:00 PM, HCESD48 was dispatched to a grass fire near Morton Road and Raintree Village Drive. This area is known as “the cliffs”. Due to the access limitations and terrain, additional boosters were called to assist from Katy, Westlake, and Cy-Fair Fire Departments
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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Katy Area Safety Fest will host the Firehouse Combat Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 16th. Competition is open to male and female competitors from ALL agencies (Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Military, etc.).
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Update 4:31 - All West bound lanes and two feeder lanes are closed. Additional ambulances have been requested to the scene.
#hounews
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