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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 4 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.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Friday, May 29, 2026.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Friday.
You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.
For more information on ozone: Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html EPA AirNow: www.airnow.gov/?city=Houston&state=TX&country=USA Take Care of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/conservation-tips/keep-our-air-clean
EXPECT DELAYS: UPDATE 6:30pm - NOT cleared. All routes eastward to Crosby area - Crosby Frwy. about to open open, heavy wrecker on location at 5:30pm to tow 18-wheeler away.
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ON LOCATION: MVA - Jack knifed 18-wheeler, Crosby Frwy. eastbound on overpass just past Sheldon Rd. Driver is out, alert, being evaluated by South Lake Houston EMS, hazmat with fuel spillage, following cleanup protocols, cause unknown.
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Today’s presentation via Ben Taub Hospital is very appreciated. Our Station No. 2 D-Shift, Engine 23 and District Chief 23 along with SLHEMS Medic 25 and District 25 had responded. Out of 10 nominees SCF&R and SLHEMS were honored with this recognition award:
On behalf of the Ben Taub Pre-Hospital Excellence Recognition Program, it is our distinct honor to congratulate South Lake EMS along with Sheldon Fire Department as the recipient of the 2026 Quarter 1 Award for EMS Excellence.
This recognition is awarded in acknowledgment of your outstanding care provided during a recent Auto vs. Pedestrian incident that exemplified exceptional clinical skill, teamwork, and professionalism in the pre-hospital setting.
The event occurred 03/15/2026 where CPR was already in progress by the Sheldon Fire Department on the arrival of South Lake EMS. High-quality resuscitative efforts were immediately continued and seamlessly transitioned, with CPR overtaken by Medic 25 from the Sheldon Fire Department. Advanced airway management was rapidly initiated and given the extent of the patient’s injuries; your team demonstrated excellent clinical judgment by placing a pelvic binder and performing bilateral needle decompression.
Vascular access was promptly established, whole blood transfusion was initiated, and after multiple rounds of high-quality CPR, return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was achieved. An additional 14-gauge peripheral IV was placed, and appropriately administered for sedation.
Upon arrival at Ben Taub Hospital, the shock room team was profoundly impressed by the clear, concise report and the level of care delivered in the field. Your actions directly contributed to the patient’s stabilization and exemplified the highest standards of pre-hospital emergency medicine.
This case highlights not only exceptional clinical performance but also the critical importance of strong relationships between EMS agencies and hospital teams. Effective communication, trust, and shared commitment to patient-centered care are foundational to successful outcomes, especially in high-acuity, time-sensitive emergencies. Your team’s professionalism and preparedness reflect the strength of this partnership and the value of coordinated care across the continuum.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the dedicated clinicians of South Lake Houston EMS and Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue Department for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for the vital role you play in our shared mission of saving lives. Congratulations again on this well-deserved recognition.
With great respect and appreciation,
Lara Lewis BSN, RN
Ben Taub Emergency Department
BT Staffing Advisory Council - Co Chair
Pre-Hospital Excellence Recognition EMS Program
(L-R FF Padilla, E/O Elliott, Ben Taub representative, Medical Director Dr. Steven Ellerbe, District Chief Jose Munoz, Capt. Venegas, probationary FF, Paramedic K. LaRose, Paramedic J. Eureste and Ben Taub representative.
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