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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.
Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Risk — Expected through Thursday Morning
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) is monitoring a storm system that is expected to produce heavy rainfall conditions beginning Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Harris County and surrounding areas through Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of 2-7 inches are possible, with some areas seeing higher totals. Potential impacts include flash flooding, hazardous travel conditions, and increased flood risk in areas with rivers, streams, and bayous.
Residents should remain weather aware and expect additional weather-related watches and warnings to be issued. Have multiple ways to receive alerts and be ready to take action should conditions change quickly.
The City of Houston has announced that today, Monday, June 15 – the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival will be closed. For more information, monitor @FWC26Houston social media channels and visit www.fwc26houston.com.
· Street flooding is possible in areas where the heaviest rain falls. Before getting on the road, check the Houston TranStar live traffic map for information on road conditions.
· Drive with caution and never drive into flooded roadways. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
· Monitor media sources for severe weather information. Follow weather safety advice from the National Weather Service and other official sources.
· Short periods of intense rainfall can cause temporary rises along our network of streams and bayous. You can see real-time information on waterway conditions using the Harris County Flood Control District Flood Warning System.
· Today is a good day to make sure that your mobile devices are set to receive wireless emergency alerts(WEA). NWS will use these alerts to warn residents in the path of potentially dangerous weather. WEA messages save lives. Apple | Android
Stay informed by following HCOHSEM updates at ReadyHarris.org, on social media, and by signing up for ReadyHarris Alerts or ReadyHarris Accessible Alerts
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HYDROPLANING TRIGGERS
High Speeds: Risk generally begins around 35 mph and increases significantly at speeds over 45-55 mph, where tires have less time to push water aside.
Standing Water: Driving through deep puddles, pooled water, or areas with poor road drainage.
The First 10 Minutes of Rain: Light rain mixes with oil and grease residue on the road surface, creating an exceptionally slick film.
Worn Tire Treads: Bald or low-tread tires (less than 4/32 or 2/32 of an inch) lack the groove depth necessary to channel water away.
Underinflated Tires: Low tire pressure distorts the tire's shape, reducing its ability to scatter water properly.
Sudden Actions: Harsh braking, sharp acceleration, or hard steering movements while driving on a wet surface.
What to Do If You Hydroplane
If your vehicle begins to slide or feel like it is floating:
* Ease off the gas pedal smoothly to slow down.
* Do not slam on the brakes, as this can lock your wheels and cause a complete spin.
* Keep the steering wheel straight and steer gently in the direction you want to go until you feel the tires regain traction.
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A flood watch was issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Jun 14, 2026 6:00 PM – Jun 15, 2026 12:00 Noon
Plan to monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings; use phone weather apps. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Harris, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Grimes, Houston, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Madison, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected, with period of heavy rain. Rainfall totals through Wednesday morning are between 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts of 6-8 inches. Rainfall rates are expected to range from 2-4 inches per hour at times. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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