Fire Chief Welcome
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.
ON LOCATION: MVA - 13000 Block Garrett Rd. (bridge over Reservoir) — all occupants out, alert and mobile, being evaluated by SLHEMS, HCSO on scene, cause unknown.
Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue ~ 1955 and Beyond:
Midway through our 71st year of firefighting in the Sheldon communities, we honor the progress and sacrifices that shaped today’s fire service—from ancient bucket brigades to modern, data-driven safety initiatives. Milestones for organized brigades and the rise of volunteer and professional departments in North America laid the groundwork for our mission.
Today’s challenges—new building materials, technology, staffing, and evolving risks—demand continued learning and collaboration, echoing Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives that have guided safety improvements across the last two decades. We remain committed to protecting our community, investing in training and technology, and upholding the legacy of those who served before us.
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ON LOCATION: Generation Park Fireworks display — Tower 33 crew, District Chief Avelar and Chief Webb on hand for precautionary measures. Awesome, spectacular!
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Join Us on nextdoor!
Click the link below to join us on nextdoor! https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/tx/harris-county/harris-county-emergency-services-district-no-60/
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