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Welcome to the Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue website. We hope to reach out to the community and provide safety tips, fire prevention techniques, and useful resources.
The department has been in service since 1955, and began with the merger of 2 departments.
The men and women that make up the department are your neighbors, friends, and relatives, and are actively involved in the community. We are striving to make this a better place to work, live and raise your family.
Facilities
Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue has a long-standing commitment and history of providing a rapid response time from one of our 3 stations.
Personnel
We are staffed by personnel that consider the community and residents their home and family.
Latest News
We strive to keep the public up-to-date on what’s going on in our community. See below for the latest news from Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue.
Harris County Commissioners’ Court Approves Burn Ban
Harris County Commissioners' Court Approves Burn Ban Today, the Harris County Commissioners' Court approved a Burn Ban in response to an increased threat of wildfires across unincorporated Harris County. There are now 171 Texas counties with burn bans, including Harris, Galveston, Waller, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Liberty counties. 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 [...]
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Harris County
Burn ban in effect for unincorporated parts of Harris County
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While the rain was not enough to help the drought conditions in our area, what does the ban mean for those who want to buy fireworks for the Fourth of July?Several burn bans in place across Greater Houston Area, fireworks bans could be next
Several burn bans in place across Greater Houston Area, fireworks bans could be next
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The state’s drought could extinguish some of the fun around July 4th fireworks. Although burn bans don’t include fireworks, that doesn't mean they can't be issued.Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue conducted High Water Vehicle training today. Training consisted of informative classroom time and a fun driving course. This training will enhance our capabilities to respond during flooding events. All of this is possible thanks to the ongoing support from Harris County ESD #60. Thank you to Crosby Fire Department for hosting us.