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.
MVA: Sunday, Beltway mainlanes at Tidwell, southbound—officer is alright; passenger(s) of other vehicle transported for medical attention. We are not posting photo of their vehicle pending notification of family.
Jose J Davila this is what happened on our way back home
Prayers for the officers and the other car passengers.
Prayers for all.
🙏🏼 hope the driver of this vehicle that caused all this is found.
Jessica Conejo 😬
Nelson Coll
Linda Rodriguez
A RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for Harris County today until 7:00 PM.
This warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either currently happening or are expected to occur soon. A mix of strong winds and low humidity can significantly increase the potential for fire growth.
To stay safe, please refrain from outdoor burning and any activities that involve open flames or could generate sparks. Keep vehicles off dry grass, dispose of smoking materials properly, and secure any loose objects around your property.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
A Red Flag Day is when the weather conditions are such that the potential for a fast-moving brush fire is extremely high. The conditions are defined as wind speeds 25 mph or more and humidity 15% or less. Keep dry brush away from your property—leaves, dead vegetation, lumber, kindling, etc.
Red Flag Warning issued until 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Description
...Elevated Weather Conditions Expected Today... .Low relative humidity, breezy winds, and dry fuel will lead to elevated fire weather conditions across Southeast Texas. The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a Red Flag Warning for winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 70. * IMPACTS...Any wildfires that start could rapidly increase in size and intensity, and move quickly.
Instruction
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.