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OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION Burn Ban FAQ (click for more info) What Does a Burn Ban Mean? What is allowed during Burn Ban? What are the Penalties for Outdoor Burning under a Burn Ban? How Can Residents Help? What is used to Initiate a Burn Ban? OUTDOOR BURNING INFORMATION PUBLIC INFO Public Courses Community Events Fire Station Tours Records Request Pay Transport Bill Knox Box Outdoor Burning Battery Safety Outdoor burning, in general, is illegal because it contributes to air pollution. However, there are some exceptions in which burning is allowed. In those cases, the Outdoor Burning Rule has been designed to protect the environment and promote public health and safety. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and County Health Departments regulate outdoor burning according to TCEQ rules. Outdoor burning is only authorized through the TCEQ rules. Fire Marshals and Fire Chiefs do not have the authority to authorize outdoor burning. The Fire Marshal can, however, prohibit all outdoor burning when a Burn Ban is issued. Outdoor burning is not authorized when a Burn Ban has been issued unless specifically permitted by the TCEQ. Alternatives to Burning What can you do instead of burning your waste? Here are a few ideas: Recycling is separating paper, glass, plastics, aluminum and other metals, computer and small electronic waste from trash material. Some materials can be sold at a salvage yard or donated at a recycling center or landfill. Composting wastes from landscape maintenance can often be easily composted on site. Similar wastes, even some papers, can be composted under the right conditions. Mechanical Chipping or Mulching of wood and plant products can be used for soil enrichment, moisture retention and creating compost. In some cases, mulch can be a marketable product and put to use where it is produced or given to residents and nurseries. If the material cannot be used as landscape mulch, chipping can still be useful to reduce the volume of waste that must be disposed of by some other means. Logging of trees cleared for development sometimes can be converted to a marketable product—lumber, pulp or firewood—as one way to reduce the costs of disposal. Landfills are a permitted outdoor area for waste disposal. Some landfills have recycling centers with chippers for wood waste and collection bins for paper, plastic and glass. What I need to know... Domestic Waste You may burn domestic waste if garbage collection is not provided by a municipality or utility district. Domestic wastes include waste that normally results from the function of life within a residence and include: kitchen garbage, untreated lumber, cardboard boxes, packaging (including plastics, rubber), clothing, grass, leaves, and branch trimmings. Burning may occur only on properties used exclusively as a private residence not housing more than 3 families. Businesses cannot burn domestic waste! Plant Growth On-site burning of trees, brush, grass, leaves, branch trimmings and other plant growth by the property owner or authorized agent is allowed if there is no practical alternative. Because of the air quality issues in this area, TCEQ region 12 will generally require a practical alternative. Only TCEQ may determine if a practical alternative exists. If there is no practical alternative then the material must be generated from the property on which the burning occurs, generated as a result of right-of-way maintenance or land clearing operations or maintenance along water canals. Crop Residue Burning Burning of crop residue for agricultural management purposes is allowed when no practical alternative exists. Burning of crop residue is subject to general requirements for allowable outdoor burning. Structures containing sensitive receptors (humans and livestock) must not be negatively impacted by the burn. Notification to TCEQ is recommended but not required. Additional Requirements Outdoor burning which is otherwise authorized is subject to additional requirements. The outdoor burning must not create a nuisance condition or a traffic hazard. Additional requirements apply and are included below. Burning must take place outside corporate limits of a city or town. Smoke and pollutants from burning will not be allowed to cause adverse effects to any public road, landing strip, navigable water, or occupied offsite structure. Burning must be conducted at least 300 ft. downwind of an offsite occupied structure unless written approval has been obtained from the owner/person in possession of the structure. Burning may commence no earlier than 1 hour after sunrise and must be completed no later than 1 hour before sunset. The fire must be attended at all times. Burning shall not occur when the wind speed is less than 6 MPH or greater than 23 MPH. Electrical insulation, treated lumber, plastics, non-wood construction demolition material, oils, asphaltic material, chemical wastes, explosive materials, and items containing rubber may not be burned. Burning may not be conducted during a Burn Ban.

TECHNICAL RESCUE OPERATIONS COURSE RECRUITING CVFD is looking for dedicated individuals to become part of our Technical Rescue Team! We are accepting applications for both paid and volunteer positions. All new TRT members must go through our Technical Rescue Operations Course (TRO). This course is provided by CVFD to all new TRT members prior to assignment on the rescue truck. Join Our Team Fire Academy EMS Academy Technical Rescue Junior Firefighters TRT REQUIREMENTS For more information, please email recruiting.specops@communityvfd.com INITIAL TRAINING Pass an initial PAT test and annual PAT test Complete CVFD's TRO Course prior to assignment Paid members must hold a minimum of TDSHS EMT-Basic Volunteer members but obtain TDSHS EMR within 1 year HIRING REQUIREMENTS Must meet CVFD's paid or volunteer hiring requirements which can be found here . No rescue experience is required. Additional requirements are listed below. All rescue related training will be provided by CVFD at no cost to the member. The initial TRO course will allow the member to be trained to the Operations level, and receive assignment on the rescue truck. Additional training will be required to bring the member to a Technician level. WITHIN 6 MONTHS Pass CVFD's Engineer Qualification Trained and Cleared on All Spec Ops Apparatus Swiftwater Technician Course (24 hr course) Ropes 1&2 or Confined Space 1&2 (40 hr course) Forklift Operator (4 hr course) WITHIN 1 YEAR Structural Collapse 2 (80 hr course at TEEX) Hazmat Tech (40 or 80 hr course) Trench Collapse 1&2 (40 hr course) Swiftwater Boat Operator (16 hr course) WITHIN 18 MONTHS Drone Pilot PAT INFORMATION PAT WAIVER Apply Now!

CONFERENCE CENTER In 2015, CVFD opened the conference center attached to Station 94. This facility includes classrooms and meeting space utilized for large gatherings such as training events, graduation and award ceremonies, Emergency Services District #100 meetings, and other community events. These spaces are also used for various homeowners association and MUD district board meetings. Classrooms are available for use by area homeowner's associations, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies. There is no cost to reserve a room. Please note that this service is not open to the general public. Available classrooms are located at: CVFD Conference Center 16005 Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX 77083 LOCATIONS Administration Station 91 Station 92 Station 93 Station 94 Station 95 Conference Center Training Facility Westcom To reserve a room, please click here

The Community Volunteer Fire Department is a full-service agency that responds to all calls for service involving fires, medical emergencies, specialized rescue, hazardous materials, and citizen assists. Read More Bobby Clark Fire Chief On behalf of the 300 outstanding men and women of the Community Volunteer Fire Department, I want to thank you for taking the time to visit our website. FIRE EMS RESCUE WE ARE HERE FOR YOU "Community Volunteer Fire Department exists to provide excellent customer service to the citizens with a set of specialized skills to protect lives, property and the environment through preparedness, education, and emergency response." Records Request Information about public records requests Pay a Bill How to pay an ambulance transport bill Public Education View available pubic education courses Fire Stations Locate your nearest fire station Recruiting How to apply for a position with us Fire Safety Learn about how to keep your family safe ESCAPE PLAN YOUR Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? A fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Ryche Guerrero, long time CVFD photographer, passed away in early 2020 surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. We would like to share this video as a tribute to Ryche's 20 years of service to Community VFD. Ryche climbing the 100 foot ladder of Tower 93 is very symbolic of his fight against cancer. Ryche was terminal at the time this was filmed, and his strength was not what it once was. That didn't stop him though. This was his first and only time to climb to the top of one of our aerials, and he was so proud of his accomplishment. He fought through some hard spots near the top, but he never gave up and kept on climbing. Ryche has now climbed to the top of his fight against cancer. While he will be sincerely missed, we are comforted in knowing that he has conquered the disease in a way in which it can no longer cause any further suffering for him. Rest in Peace, Ryche. We'll take it from here. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a firefighter? We welcomed Unspeakable to give it a try at the Stephen R. Fowler Training Facility. They didn't quite make the cut this time, but if you're interested in trying it for yourself, check out our fire academy page.

EMS ACADEMY Community Volunteer Fire Department is proud to offer one of the few fire-based EMT programs in Southeast Texas! Our EMT-Basic program provides world-class training that equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond to emergencies with confidence. Led by experienced instructors, our hands-on curriculum covers everything from patient assessment and airway management to trauma care and life-saving interventions. Whether you want a career in EMS/Fire or are interested in expanding your medical knowledge, come join CVFD to get the training you need to save lives. Enroll today and take the first step towards becoming a certified EMT-Basic! RECRUITING Join Our Team Fire Academy EMS Academy Junior Firefighters Immersive Training Gain hands-on, real-world experience through immersive training sessions Guided by EMS Professionals Our program is taught by EMS professionals with years of real-world experience and a proven track record in education. Exceeding Standards in EMS Certification Since its inception, our EMT program has achieved a cumulative 88% pass rate on the NREMT exam, surpassing the Texas state average of 78% (data from NREMT pass rates between 2020-2025) Building a Legacy of EMS Leaders Join a proud network of skilled professionals who launched their EMS careers through our program. "Since completing the course and passing my NREMT first try, I can confidently say that the EMS academy at CVFD is the most cost-effective, time-effective, and high-quality EMT training program in the area" -Recent Graduate, 2024 Bravo Academy Cost EMT Basic Course: $1,250 This price includes tuition, uniforms, textbook, supplies, and CPR certification. Requirements Candidates must be eligible for certification through national and state standards. Check requirements below: National Registry Requirements State of Texas Requirements Schedule Every Monday and Wednesday evening 6pm-10pm and every other Saturday 8am-4pm See academy schedule for more information After completing the course and passing the National Registry exam, students will become certified EMT Basics eligible to professionally provide basic life support measures as a member of an ambulance crew, at the scene of an accident, during transport to a hospital, and in the medical facility. Graduates of this program who obtain their Texas EMS License, will receive 100% tuition reimbursement if they volunteer with CVFD for at least one year We are proud to be one of the few fire department based EMT programs in Southeast Texas EMT Course: 212 Hours Evening and weekend classes Clinical rotations done with CVFD Click Here for Upcoming EMS Academy Schedule Submit Application Applications are now closed for the 2026 Alpha Class. Future class dates will be announced in the future. For more information, please email ems.training@communityvfd.com

CONTACT US Welcome! The Community Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to delivering the highest level of public service to our community members, businesses, and visitors. Please use this section to ask questions, share feedback or request assistance. We are here to serve you! IMPORTANT NOTE: Requests are NOT monitored on a 24/7 basis and will be addressed during business hours. If you have an emergency, please dial 911. General Questions and Comments General Department Questions Public Information & Media Contact Submit a Compliment or Complaint Fire & EMS Recruiting Questions CVFD Patch Request Junior Firefighters Community Education Requests Public Courses and Fire Safety Education Community Events Fire Station Tours Reserve a Room Public Records Requests Emergency Response Records Pay an Ambulance Bill Phone: FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 Non-Emergency Line: (281) 854-6969 Fire & EMS Administration: (281) 498-1310 Administration Fax: (281) 854-3260 Human Resources: (281) 860-7654 Public Education: (281) 854-6947 Public Information Officer: (281) 742-0923 Recruiting: (281) 742-0923 List of fire stations Emergency Services District #100 Mailing Address Community Volunteer Fire Department PO Box 506 Alief, TX. 77411 Fire & EMS Administration 16003 Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX. 77083 We invite the public and media to find, friend and follow the Community Volunteer Fire Department on any of our social networking sites. Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office: (281) 341-4704 Fire Marshal's Office: (281) 238-1500 Emergency Management: (281) 342-6185 Animal Control: (281) 342-1512 Environmental Health: (281) 342-7469 Harris County Sheriff's Office Information: (346) 286-1600 Sheriff's Non-Emergency: (713) 221-6000 Fire Marshal's Office: (713) 274-1700 Animal Control: (281) 999-3191 Pollution Control: (713) 920-2831 Important Resources Poison Control: (800) 222-1222 American Red Cross: (281) 342-9480 CenterPoint - Natural Gas: (713) 659-2111 CenterPoint - Electricity: (713) 207-2222

STATION 94 Station 94 is solely an EMS response station. Serving the Mission Bend area, Station 94 houses the busiest Medic unit in our area. As our department grew and fleet increased, this station was constructed to take EMS crews out of Station 91 and give them their own facility. This allowed the department to house more suppression apparatus in our central fire station. Encompassing over 80% of our emergency calls, our EMS program is at the forefront of pre-hospital care. Station 94 houses Medic 91, Medic 94, and EMS Supervisor 90. EMS Station 94 16005 Bellaire Blvd Houston, TX. 77083 (281) 498-1310 LOCATIONS Administration Station 91 Station 92 Station 93 Station 94 Station 95 Conference Center Training Facility Westcom

WESTCOM The Westcom 911 Communications Center brings residents the latest technology for fast and efficient handling of their 911 fire and medical calls. Using state-of-the-art technology, Westcom assigns the closest available resource to fire and medical calls, ensuring that citizens receive fast, efficient and high-quality service. WestCom managed over 40,000 calls for service in 2022 for seven fire and EMS agencies including: Community FD, ESD48 FD, Willowfork FD, Westlake FD, Stafford FD, Fulshear FD, and Fresno FD. The new 14,500 square foot facility will allow for additional agencies to be serviced by WestCom as well as support the region’s increase in call volume for the foreseeable future. LOCATIONS Administration Station 91 Station 92 Station 93 Station 94 Station 95 Conference Center Training Facility Westcom

TACTICAL EMS The Tactical EMS (TEMS) Team is a specialized branch of our Emergency Medical Services, whose primary mission is to render immediate medical care in hostile environments to injured law enforcement officers and civilians . the TEMS team primarily provides direct medical support for various law enforcement SWAT teams during standoffs, raids, and active shooter incidents. The team requires extensive training including physical fitness standards, police tactics, and tactical medicine. Many of our TEMS members have completed SWAT school and train regularly with county and federal law enforcement agencies. DIVISIONS Operations Special Operations Training Health & Safety Community Outreach Logistics Tactical EMS Honor Guard

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LOGISTICS The Logistics Division of the Community Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of all capital assets such as fire stations, apparatus, equipment, department vehicles, and technology assets. Fleet Maintenance As our call volume continues to increase, it is important that our fleet remains operational in order to best serve the public. The Logistics Division works daily to coordinate the repair and preventative maintenance of our fleet to ensure they are functioning and ready to respond when needed. The Logistics Division also maintains a fleet of reserve apparatus so that a replacement is immediately available should one of our front line apparatus go down. DIVISIONS Operations Special Operations Training Health & Safety Community Outreach Logistics Tactical EMS Honor Guard Apparatus Committee That apparatus committee is a dedicated group that not only designs but remains involved in the manufacturing process of new apparatus. The committee evaluates the current and future needs of the department to strategically design apparatus to ensure they are effective in upholding the mission of the department as well as maintain the safety of our personnel. The Apparatus Committee travels to the manufacturing plant for the design process and follows up with a secondary visit for final inspection. Facility Maintenance Between daily fire station life, public courses, and training events, our facilities require constant maintenance to remain operational. The Logistics Division works to ensure this so that our personnel have a safe and functioning work environment. Quartermaster The department’s Quartermaster outfits all department personnel with uniforms and structural firefighter turnout gear. The Quartermaster also maintains records of firefighting gear and ensures compliance with national standards.

HEALTH & SAFETY The mission of the Community Volunteer Fire Department could never be carried out without protecting the health and safety of our personnel. Although the work we do is inherently dangerous, it is the responsibility of the department to minimize those dangers and provide the safest possible working conditions. The Health & Safety Division identifies risks, provides training, establishes policies, and provides for periodic review to ensure the health and safety of the members and compliance to national standards . The ultimate goal of the Health & Safety Division is to minimize all occupational accidents, injuries, illnesses, and exposures to hazardous atmospheres and contagious diseases. DIVISIONS Operations Special Operations Training Health & Safety Community Outreach Logistics Tactical EMS Honor Guard Incident Safety The Health & Safety Division has a small group on Incident Safety Officers who respond to major incidents where they monitor and assess hazards and unsafe situations to ensure safe operations to efficiently mitigate the emergency incident. Infection Control The department's Health & Safety Officer acts as the Designated Infection Control Officer (DICO) to serve as a liaison between members who have sustained exposures to communicable diseases. Health and Wellness Health and Wellness provides medical physicals designed to provide early detection of serious medical conditions and encourage better health, in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 1582. Critical Incident Stress Management CVFD provides around-the-clock peer based support, intervention, and stress management education to emergency responders. The goal is to reduce critical incident stress on department personnel and prevent the long-term impact from traumatic stress. The CISM team can be activated for a fatality or serious injury of a member or family member, death or serious injury involving a child, or any other high stress situation. Member Assistance Program The Member Assistance Program provides confidential counseling, guidance, and referral services to help members in resolving personal problems that may be adversely affecting their performance, such as emotional problems or substance/alcohol abuse.