Cy-Fair Fire Department

Thank you to Joly Mendes at Univision for inviting us to talk about Hurricane Preparedness as today we start Hurricane Season.

Don’t wait, get ready. You can find the check list at www.fema.gov.

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Gracias a Joly Mendes de Univision por invitarnos a hablar sobre la preparación ante huracanes, ya que hoy damos inicio a la temporada de huracanes.

No espere, prepárese. Puede encontrar la lista de verificación en www.fema.gov.

Last night our crews were dispatched to a house on fire on Garrett Green Circle in the Copper Grove Subdivision.

Upon arrival, crews realized they had a detached garage that was burning. They quickly extinguished the flames and kept them from going into the home.

Thankfully, no resident or fire fighter was injured.

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290 Westbound at Eldridge will be shut down for the next few hours due to an over turned 18 wheeler. Harris County HAZMAT is on scene with us to help mitigate a fuel spill.

5 people were transported to local hospitals in stable condition.

The scene we are currently on at 290 West Bound at Eldridge.

Freeway is still shutdown as we are working with Harris County Hazmat due to a fuel leak from the 18 Wheeler.

A message from our partners at the Harris County Fire Marshals Office.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Emergency units are working on a motor vehicle accident on 290 West bound at Eldridge, involving an overturned 18 Wheeler.

Freeway will be completely shut down. Please look for alternate routes.

Please join us in congratulating one of our outstanding EMS crews, Dylan Pham and Eric Cheatum for being recognized as HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest's EMS Crew of the Quarter.
Representatives from HCA Northwest visited our department to personally recognize the crew for their exceptional patient care, professionalism, and dedication to serving our community. This honor reflects the commitment our personnel demonstrate every day in providing high-quality emergency medical services.
We are proud of this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the strong partnership we share with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.
Congratulations to the crew on this outstanding achievement, and thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in patient care and service to our community.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Grill safely by keeping your barbecue at least 10 feet away from your home, deck railings, and overhanging branches.

Always keep the lid open when lighting a gas grill, establish a 3-foot "kid-free" zone, and never leave the hot grill unattended.

Go Outdoors:
Never use a grill, fire pit, or smoker inside your home, garage, tent, or any enclosed space due to deadly carbon monoxide risks.

Clear the Zone:
Place your grill on a level, sturdy surface far away from anything that can burn, including lawn games and patio umbrellas.

Gas (Propane) SafetyOpen the Lid:
Always keep your gas grill lid open before attempting to light it to prevent gas from building up.

Perform the Bubble Test:
Before your first cookout of the season, check the gas hose for leaks. Apply a mixture of soap and water to the hose and connections; if bubbles grow, you have a leak that needs to be professionally repaired.

Smelling Gas?
If you smell gas while cooking, turn off the grill and the propane tank immediately. Do not move the grill, and step away to call the fire department.

Charcoal and Lighter FluidFluid Rules:
Use only charcoal starter fluid. Never use gasoline, kerosene, or other highly volatile liquids.

Don't Over-soak:
Never add starter fluid to coals that are already hot or warm—it can cause dangerous flare-ups.

Safe Disposal:
Let coals cool completely before disposing of them in a covered metal container.

Maintenance and HabitsGrease Control:
Clean grease traps and grates regularly. A significant portion of grill fires are caused by neglected grease buildup.

Have Backup:
Dress Keep an operational fire extinguisher or a garden hose on hand at all times.