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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.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT
NOW UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY
Instruction: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors and pets. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...From now to 7 PM CDT Tuesday (at least).
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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AVISO DE CALOR EN VIGOR DESDE LAS 7 P. M. DEL MARTES
Instrucciones: Beba muchos líquidos, quédese en una habitación con aire acondicionado, manténgase fuera del sol y revise a familiares, vecinos y mascotas. Tome precauciones adicionales cuando esté afuera. Use ropa ligera y holgada. Trate de limitar las actividades extenuantes a primera hora de la mañana o de la noche. Actúe cuando vea síntomas de agotamiento por calor y golpe de calor.
Descripción:
* QUÉ... Se esperan valores de índice de calor de hasta 110.
* DONDE... Partes del centro-sur y sureste de Texas.
* CUANDO... Desde ahora hasta las 7 p. m. CDT el martes (al menos).
* IMPACTOS... Las temperaturas cálidas y la alta humedad pueden causar enfermedades por calor.
Via Chief Webb:
This aerial Platform purchased back in July 2013 will soon be reassigned to our upcoming Station 5 and will become Tower 53; the new Tower 53 should arrive in 2028-2029. Another 100’ Aerial ladder truck will be here also along with five new engines, given each station a new high-end designed engine.
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms associated with the outer bands of Tropical Storm Bertha are expected today.
The region is under a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather, with potential impacts including damaging wind gusts, brief heavy downpours, and frequent lightning. Monitor weather reports and/or apps. Plan to be safe.
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Se esperan chubascos y tormentas dispersas hoy, asociadas a las bandas exteriores de la tormenta tropical Bertha.
La región se encuentra bajo un riesgo marginal (nivel 1 de 5) de tiempo severo, con posibles impactos que incluyen ráfagas de viento dañinas, aguaceros intensos y breves, y relámpagos frecuentes. Manténgase informado a través de los informes meteorológicos o aplicaciones. Tome precauciones.
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HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED through Wednesday evening (7/22/26) per the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas. Take precautions. City of Houston Cooling Center and Heat Awareness information can be found on our website:
houstonoem.org/extreme-heat/
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AVISO DE CALOR EXTENDIDO hasta el miércoles por la noche (22/07/2026) por el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de EE. UU. en Houston-Galveston, Texas. Tome precauciones. Puede encontrar información sobre el Centro de Enfriamiento de la Ciudad de Houston y consejos sobre el calor en nuestro sitio web:
houstonoem.org/extreme-heat/
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108° - This afternoon’s “feel like” temps. Hydrate children, adults— including the elderly, and pets!
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 108° - Temperaturas que se sentirán esta tarde. ¡Hidrátenlos a todos: niños, adultos (incluidos los ancianos) y mascotas!
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