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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.
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A regular smoke alarm safety check is the easiest way to protect your home—working smoke alarms cut your risk of dying in a home fire in half.
Roughly three out of five home fire deaths happen in properties with no smoke alarms or alarms that do not work. Follow this complete step-by-step checklist to ensure your home is fully protected.
The 3-Step Testing RoutineTest Once a Month:
* Press and hold the "Test" button on each unit. You should hear a series of very loud, piercing beeps. If the alarm is quiet or weak, replace the batteries immediately.
* Swap Batteries: If your alarms use standard 9-volt batteries, replace them once a year. A great reminder is to change them when you turn your clocks back or forward for Daylight Saving Time.
* Check the Expiration Date: Smoke alarms do not last forever. Look at the back of the device for the manufacture date and replace the entire unit every 10 years.📍
Proper Placement Around the HouseEvery Level:
* Install at least one alarm on every floor of your house, including the basement.
* Sleeping Areas: Put an alarm inside every single bedroom and in the hallway right outside the bedrooms.
* High on Walls or Ceilings: Smoke rises, so mount your alarms flat on the ceiling. If you must put them on a wall, keep them within 12 inches of the ceiling.
* Keep Away from Kitchens: To avoid annoying false alarms while cooking, make sure devices are placed at least 10 feet away from stoves and appliances.
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MVA: 6900 S. Lake Houston Parkway near Crosby Frwy. - two vehicles, moderate damage, one driver pinned in—door popped to allow out onto stretcher; all occupants now out and alert, evaluated by SLHEMS, one transported, cause unknown.
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With profound sadness, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has announced the line-of-duty death of Deputy Erika Serrato, who was killed early Sunday morning while assisting at a crash scene on Interstate 45 near The Woodlands Parkway.
Deputy Serrato, just 24 years old, was directing traffic during a DWI crash investigation when a heavy-duty commercial truck struck her and two marked patrol vehicles with their emergency lights activated. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
A six-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Serrato dedicated her life to serving and protecting the Montgomery County community. Another deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident and has since been released from the hospital.
One driver involved in the initial crash has been charged with DWI, while the crash involving the commercial truck remains under investigation.
Please join us in keeping Deputy Serrato’s family, friends, and her brothers and sisters in law enforcement in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn this heartbreaking loss. Thank you for your service Deputy Serrato. 😔
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Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue successfully facilitated a joint cross-training exercise with Texas Medical Command, Texas Army National Guard focusing on rappel training.
This collaborative event strengthened operational coordination and interoperability among the participating organizations, allowing personnel to refine critical rope-access and high-angle rescue techniques in a realistic, multi-agency environment.
The training enhanced tactical proficiency, promoted knowledge sharing between civilian fire and rescue professionals and military medical teams, and reinforced collective preparedness for complex emergency response scenarios. This initiative highlights the ongoing commitment of all partners to maintaining the highest standards of readiness and interagency cooperation in service to their communities.
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