August 3, 2022

Assistant Chief Leggio Appointed

Last night 8/3/22, we appointed Chief Joseph Leggio as the new Assistant Chief of Operations.
April 14, 2022

Jewel Point House Fire

Around 4:45pm today crews responded to a structure fire at a residence in Legends Run    
January 31, 2022

Legends Run Fire

  At approximately 835am this morning 1.31.22, South Montgomery County Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential fire on Legend Run blvd. 
January 19, 2022

Pine Wood Hills Fire

Around 1230pm on January 18th, 2022, South Montgomery County Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported fire in a garage.
January 10, 2022

Fire Chief Robert Hudson Retires

January 7, 2022 SMCFD celebrated Fire Chief Robert Hudson, after almost 13 years with SMCFD he retired from the department.
September 14, 2021

New Hire Appointments 2021

This week was an exciting week for #SMCFD, as we welcomed 15 new firefighters. These men and women were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a Firefighter for South Montgomery County.
September 11, 2021

9/11 20 Year Remembrance Ceremony

Today we held a small Ceremony in Remembrance of 9/11 – 20 years later.
August 12, 2021

2021 Tax Rate Information

2021 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet. Taxing Units Other Than School Districts or Water Districts. Montgomery County Emergency Service District No. 8.
June 6, 2021

Structure Fire – Liberty Knoll

The weather that rolled through Saturday afternoon had area fire departments busy responding to multiple weather related calls including several...
May 25, 2021

Vehicle Fire

Early this morning crews responded to an MVA with fire on I45 southbound main lanes. E113 was assisted by The Woodlands Fire Department E109.
May 20, 2021

Mutual Aid Fire

Just after 8:40pm, Ladder 11-1, was dispatched to assist The Woodlands Fire Department and with an investigation of a fire alarm after TWFD Engine..
May 7, 2021

welcomes back Pierce Mfg

South Montgomery County welcomes back Pierce Mfg, after 15 years, with the delivery of its new Enforcer Pumper.
May 1, 2021

Promotions March

Please join us in Congratulating Troy Koteras for his promotion to Assistant Chief, Shane Orr for his promotion to Lieutenant - Safety Officer and..
April 26, 2021

Structure Fire – Spring Forest

SMCFD units along with The Woodlands Fire Department, Porter Fire Department, Spring Fire Department, Needham, East County, and Timberlakes are..
March 28, 2021

Structure Fire – Wood Fern

Just before midnight, Saturday South Montgomery with the assistance of TWFD were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 10200 block of Wood...
March 26, 2021

Multi-Vehicle MVA

Just after 6pm Thursday evening South Montgomery County Fire Department, TWFD and Montgomery County Hospital District were dispatched to..
March 16, 2021

Structure Fire

Ladder 11-1 B-Shift is currently on scene of a structure fire at the 1300 block of Rayford Road. Two lanes of traffic shut down, avoid the area if possible.
March 15, 2021

Commercial Fire

At 809pm Friday South Montgomery County Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in commercial building. With the assistance of TWFD crews..
March 14, 2021

MVA – Imperial Oaks

E113 responded to a single motor vehicle accident with fire in the Imperial Oaks Subdivision last night.
March 3, 2021

Thank you -Modern Woodmen

Thank You, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial of Spring! They stopped by South Montgomery County Fire Department today to bring a certificates...
February 24, 2021

MVA

SMCFD Ladder 11-1 responded to a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles with a rollover on Grogans Mill today. No injuries reported.
February 18, 2021

Vehicle inside Garage Fire

Just after 5pm, South Montgomery County Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire inside the garage of a residence.
February 18, 2021

Training

It has been said a thousand times, but it still rings true – the most important life-saving tactic performed at the scene of a fire is stretching and operating an attack line to extinguish the fire.
February 17, 2021

House Fire – Heather Lane

Just before 9pm this evening we responded to the 200 Blk of Heather Lane in Oakridge North to a house fire. With the assistance of The Woodlands..
February 9, 2021

Congratulations

Congratulations to one of our own, Courtney Graves, for her hard work and dedication & receiving this scholarship!
February 4, 2021

Promotion Engineer-Operator

At the January 4th board meeting we recognized and promoted Firefighter Rick Rekart to Engineer/Operator. We appreciate his continued dedication..
February 2, 2021

Service Awards

We would like to Congratulate Fire Inspector Shawn Buehring, Lieutenant Felix Smith, & Engineer/Operator Chris Keith for 10 years of service, as well..
January 22, 2021

New Hires 2021

Today is an exciting day for #SMCFD and our 3 newest firefighters. These men were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a..
January 14, 2021

South Montgomery County Fire Department departed this afternoon for California

At the request of the State of California, Governor Abbot has authorized state resources to deploy to assist with the wildfires currently active in the State.
September 11, 2020

Mutual Aide Car Fire I45 Southbound

Whilst being in tow by a local wrecker company, car began smoking and suddenly became engulfed within minutes of 911 phone call. Crews quickly resonded and extinguished the fire, thankfully no one was injured.
September 11, 2020

Station 11-1 Opening

In October of 2019 we relocated our crews from Station 11-1 to prepare for the demolition and rebuild of the Station. Today on September the 11th we...
September 11, 2020

Mutual Aide Car Fire I45 Southbound

Whilst being in tow by a local wrecker company, car began smoking and suddenly became engulfed within minutes of 911 phone call. Crews quickly responded and extinguished the fire, thankfully no one was injured.
September 4, 2020

SH-99 Wrong Way Driver

South Montgomery County Fire was assisted by Porter and Spring Fire departments and Woodlands Hazmat.
September 1, 2020

Automatic fire alarm at a strip center in the 4100 block of Riley Fuzzel

Just after 3pm Ladder, 11-4 was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at a strip center in the 4100 block of Riley Fuzzel...
August 21, 2020

Officer Leadership Development program

Today the following personnel have completed the South Montgomery County Company Officer Leadership Development program.
August 13, 2020

Walter Mercado Promotion

At this months ESD Board meeting Chief Hudson and Board President Kelly had the honor of recognizing Engineer/Operator Walter Mercado on his promotion to Lieutenant.
August 9, 2020

Two vehicle collision

26019 N IH 45 for a two vehicle collision where one vehicle than ran into a building. One person was transported by MCHD to a local hospital. Firefighters assessed the structural stability of the building..
July 4, 2020

Residential structure fire on San Jacinto

Just before 3pm South County Fire was notified of a residential structure fire on San Jacinto River Dr. in the Creekside subdivision.
July 4, 2020

Structure fire on Bearborough Dr

At 3:30 this afternoon South Montgomery County was notified of a structure fire on Bearborough Dr in the Oakridge Forest subdivision. Engine 11-3 arrived on location within 5 minutes to find smoke coming from a 1 story residence.
June 26, 2020

smoke in the area of Curry Rd

Around 11:00am Station 3 was dispatched to check smoke in the area of Curry Rd and Robinson Rd. Eng 11-3 and Battalion 11-1 arrived on location within 2 minutes to find a 2100 sq ft abandoned house heavily involved with fire.
June 22, 2020

House fire in the Harmony subdivision

Just before 10:30 multiple calls came into 911 reporting a house fire in the Harmony subdivision. Station 11-4 and 11-6 both arrived with in five minutes and found smoke and fire coming from a two story residence.
June 16, 2020

Structure fire on Maplewood near Ridgewood

Just before 6 AM this morning multiple 911 calls came in reporting a structure fire on Maplewood near Ridgewood. Station three arrived within five minutes found heavy fire on the backside of a..
May 5, 2020

House on fire on Nancy Ln

Just after 4:30 this evening multiple 911 calls came in advising of a house on fire on Nancy Ln in the city of Oak Ridge North.
April 28, 2020

Training division designed and built a 1612 pitch roof prop

Proper timely ventilation of a structure fire allows the removal of smoke and superheated gasses making it safer for victims and firefighters allowing for a quicker extinguishment.
April 23, 2020

Residential Fire in Harmony Subdivision

At 6:45 this evening multiple 911 calls began coming in reporting a house on fire in the Harmony Subdivision. E-11-6 arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find heavy smoke coming from a 3,000 sq ft residence.
April 22, 2020

Mobile Command post

On April 22nd South Montgomery County was requested for assistance with our Mobile Command Post to Onalaska after a tornado touched down in the city causing significant damage throughout the area.
March 17, 2020

Residential House Fire – Raestone St

At 4:45 on March 17th Engine 11-6 was dispatched to check smoke coming from the neighbors yard on Raestone Street in the Fox Run Subdivision.
March 1, 2020

Residential Fire on Pico Meadow Court

Just before 7pm on March 1, 2020 South Montgomery County was notified of a residential fire on Pico Meadow Ct in the Spring Trails Subdivision. Eng 11-6 arrived on scene within 5 minutes and found fire..
January 25, 2020

Vehicle Fire

Just before 12:00pm station 11-6 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Waterbend Cove in the Benders Landing Neighborhood. Engine 11-6 arrived on scene to a US Postal Service truck on fire.
January 15, 2020

New Hire Appointments

Today is an exciting day for #SMCFD and our 5 newest firefighters. These men were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a Firefighter for South Montgomery County.
May 30, 2019

MayDay Live Fire Training Drill

At #SMCFD our training never ends. Firefighters train or run drills every day to prepare for situations that can occur in the line of duty. This week South Montgomery County Fire members along with Needham..
June 27, 2018

Deputy Chief Retires

June 11, 2018

New Hire Appointments

The South Montgomery County Fire Department is proud to announce an addition to our command staff today. Battalion Chief Matt..
April 18, 2018

High-Rise Drill Training

Some of the most physically demanding fires to which firefighters respond are high-rise fires. Depending on our physical condition..
February 26, 2018

Texas Fire Chiefs Best Practices Recognition

On Monday February 26th the South Montgomery County Fire Department was recognized at the Texas Fire Chief’s Association..
July 28, 2017

New Hire Appointments

Today is an exciting day for our 9 newest firefighters. These men were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as..
May 25, 2017

Mayday Training

Calling a MAYDAY is a complicated cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skill set that relies on a radio and the communication system..
May 5, 2017

New Hire Appointments

Today is an exciting day for our 5 newest firefighters. These men were all presented their badge and took their oath of office as a..
March 6, 2017

5 Years Service Recognition

With Honor and Distinction for your Five years of dedication to the protection of the citizens we serve, the safety of your fellow team..
March 6, 2017

Engineer Operator Promotions

Promotion Ceremony. South Montgomery County Fire Department Congratulates Firefighters Joe Cuccia, Jesus Gonzalez, Andrew..
December 16, 2016

The South Montgomery County Fire Department family is growing

The South Montgomery County Fire Department family is growing.
December 6, 2016

Lieutenant Promotions

South Montgomery County Fire Department would like to Congratulate the following personnel who were promoted this evening..
October 28, 2016

Firefighter Down Drill

A 2007 study demonstrated that the relative risk of suffering from a fatal cardiac event was up to 100 times greater following fire..
September 11, 2016

Fire Chief Reflects on 9/11

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work..
August 1, 2016

Battalion Chief Promotion

At this evenings ESD Meeting, Lieutenant Nathan Huffman was promoted to the position of Battalion Chief of Training. Battalion Chief..
May 23, 2016

Mayday Training

There's a lot more to calling a fireground mayday than just picking up the radio and calling for help. It requires knowing when to call..
April 28, 2016

Fire in the Field Day

Fire in the Field – Field Day...which was taught by the Texas Forest Service. We had one guest student attendee (Carlos Restrepo) from..
April 21, 2016

Allison Meadows Fire

The severe weather continues to keep SMCFD busy. At 10:30 this morning we were advised of a house fire in the Spring Trails..
October 15, 2015

Media field day

Media participated in some of the day to day activities of a firefighter. Also conducted a side by side burn, which demonstrated the effects of a room with a sprinkler..
July 17, 2015

Save Reunion – Mr. Robert Shepard

This afternoon a few South Montgomery County Firefighters were treated to live music from Mr. Robert Shepard. This was not the first time these crews had met..