CHANNELVIEW
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Channelview Fire Department (CFD) is a proud institution that has been in existence since 1949. In 2012, CFD transitioned from a volunteer organization to a fully paid department staffing two Fire Stations, with 13 Apparatus and over 90 highly motivated career firemen and paramedics.
The Channelview Fire Department provides Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services to the 45,000 citizens of Channelview in a 16.2 square mile area, averaging 6,000 calls for service per year.
Certificate of Recognition
For implementing and executing a series of meaningful fire protection activities and achieving the highest level of protection available as an ISO Class 1 Community
Careers
The Channelview Fire Department is fully paid and commissioned organization that employs Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, as well as administrative staff.
About Our Department
The Channelview Fire Department (CFD) is a proud institution that has been in existence since 1955.
Leadership
The Channelview Fire Department (CFD) is a proud institution that has been in existence since 1949. Learn more about our leadership.
Our Foundational Principles
RESPONSE
The ability of emergency response agencies to get personnel and equipment to the scene of an emergency in a timely manner is critical. This involves effective alarm handling time and turnout times.
COMMUNITY
Channelview Fire Department takes an active role in the community to show the continuing dedication of service to the Channelview citizens.
PREVENTION
The department also educates and trains the public and emergency responders with a wide variety of fire/life safety programs.