Coverage Area

We provide service to the western part of Harris County, located between West Houston and Katy.

Stations & Apparatus

Stations within our coverage area are outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and apparatus.

Community Info

Important resources for community members, including news updates, tax rate info, and district election notices.

Careers

We're honored to work with brave men and women who take pride in keeping the community safe.

Elections

Information on special elections for HCESD 48 Commissioner positions.

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SQUARE MILES IN COVERAGE AREA

150,000

COMMUNITY MEMBERS SERVED

4,185

FIRE RELATED CALLS IN 2021

10,387

EMS RELATED CALLS IN 2021

Camp Spark Application Packet

Harris County ESD No. 48 FIRE-EMS (HCESD48) is excited to announce that Camp Spark will be taking place June 10th – 13th 2024. Camp Spark is open to female students that are between 14 and 18 years of age and is completely free of charge to participants thanks to the generous sponsors. Camp Spark will provide a unique insight into life as Firefighter and/or EMS professional to encourage young women to consider fire and EMS service as a career.

Community Medicine

The Community Medicine Division provides health education and increased access to healthcare to residents. Our paramedics provide a variety of solutions to meet the complex healthcare needs of our community.

Community Risk Reduction

CRR programs include home safety surveys, Safe Sitter
classes, school education programs, station tours, child
safety seat inspections, smoke alarm blitzes, and water
safety education and training.

Join Our Team

Benefits to a Career as a Firefighter at HCESD 48
Growth

HCESD 48 provides platforms for personal and professional growth as a vibrant organization focused on movement and customer service.

Opportunities

We provide opportunities for firefighters to become problem solving decision makers, plan a career in the fire service, and move the organization to new heights.

Training & Education

HCESD 48 has a robust training division where education, hands-on training, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Employee Empowerment

Our firefighters are empowered and inspired to lead by using their strengths and abilities impacting firefighters of today and tomorrow.

Relationship through Community

HCESD 48 is focused on relational intentionality through community within, impacting the community as both firefighters and EMS professionals.

Ownership & Identity

HCESD 48 embraces age-old fire service traditions with a new approach, fostering crew integrity, accountability, and ownership with pride.

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Camp Spark – 2024

Harris County ESD No. 48 FIRE-EMS (HCESD48) is excited to announce that Camp Spark will be taking place June 10th – 13th 2024. Camp Spark is open to female students that are between 14 and 18 years of age and is completely free of charge to participants thanks to the generous sponsors. Camp Spark will […]

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American Heart Association BLS Provider SKILLS TESTING ONLY

HCESD 48 21201 Morton Road, Katy

Prerequisite - AHA online course completion You must complete the AHA BLS Heartcode online class prior to registering for this class. Class is $20 and registration is available via Eventbrite.

American Heart Association BLS Provider SKILLS TESTING ONLY

HCESD 48 21201 Morton Road, Katy

Prerequisite - AHA online course completion You must complete the AHA BLS Heartcode online class prior to registering for this class. Class is $20 and registration is available via Eventbrite.

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