October is Fire Prevention Month
Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record.
Structure Fire in Driscoll
Upon arrival, a mobile home had one of the bathrooms fully engulfed.
2nd Structure Fire in 24 hours in Bishop
Upon arrival, a detached garage from the residence was fully engulfed. No injuries or and other properties were reported damaged.
Texas Fire Departments are Fighting Stigma About Mental Health
Department leaders say they recognize that post-traumatic stress and other mental health issues are among the biggest dangers of the job.
200-Acre Wildfire South of Corpus Christi Near Chapman Ranch
Initial cause of the fire is believed to be catalytic converter from vehicle driving through high grass.
Muscular Dystrophy “Fill the Boot” Campaign
The Corpus Christi Fire Department’s annual “Fill the Boot” campaign kicks off on Friday, March 10.
2022 National Fire Prevention Week
The National Fire Protection Agency join forces with local fire departments for the 100th year of National Fire Prevention Week.
Large Fire West of TAMUK Vet Tech
First responders in Kingsville are on the scene of a fire near Texas A&M University-Kingsville farm that started around 2:30 pm.
Additional Collection Date Added to CCFD’s Annual Fill the Boot Campaign
CCFD annual Fill the Boot campaign began on Friday, March 18, and will continue Friday, March 25, and concludes on Friday, April 22.
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
The combination of gusty north winds, very low humidity, very dry grasses and brush, and warm temperatures will allow for any wildfire activity to spread rapidly through late afternoon Friday.
Large Fire on King Ranch
On Saturday, February 12 several fire department units were on the scene for a large brush fire on the King Ranch Norias Division in Kenedy County.
Overnight Fire in Bishop
The structure was fully engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived on scene. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
Corpus Christi Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Fatal Fire
Around 7:00 a.m., the Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Navigation Boulevard.
Firefighting Truck to Honor Fallen Firefighter
CCIA will dedicate and commission a brand-new Aircraft Rescue Firefighting truck before placing it into service.
National Fire Prevention Week
Almost three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms (41 percent) or smoke alarms that failed to operate.
City Approves Firefighter Breathing Apparatus Purchase
The new SCBA equipment are replacements to outdated SCBA equipment that are at the end of service life.
Driscoll Arson Investigation
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a barn behind the newly constructed Dollar General was fully engulfed.
No COVID Vaccines at Fire Departments
Several fire stations have reported visits by senior residents who were under the impression that they would receive a COVID-19 vaccine at fire stations.
City Invests $4 Million on New Fire Apparatus
The vehicle purchases include funding from the FY 2021 General Fund Budget through FY 2026.