Community Service Programs

CPR Education
The department offers free American Heartsaver and Healthcare CPR classes plus Basic First Aid classes to the general public of Galveston County. It is estimated that we have trained approximately 8,000 people since our program inception in 1993. This program has provided a vital link in our pre-hospital emergency medical services system making Texas City and surrounding communities some of the safest places to live, work, or visit if you suffer a medical emergency.
For more information see your CPR Classes link.

Free Smoke Detector Program
The Texas City Fire Department with the help of Lowe's Home Improvement will provide a free smoke alarm to Texas City residents that cannot afford them. To qualify, you must reside in the home, the smoke detector must be more then 10 years old, or the home currently does not have smoke detectors.

Fire Prevention
The fire department offers fire prevention programs to schools and/or businesses upon request. Fire fighters will share basic fire safety information to children, show them the fire engine and equipment, and show children what a fire fighter looks like in bunker (fire fighting) gear. The presentation focuses on teaching children that fire fighters are their friends, not to play with matches and lighters, stop, drop, and roll, and how to exit their home safely in case of fire. To schedule a presentation or Fire Station field trip, call Fire Administration at 409-643-5700. Fire Prevention request require a minimum of 5 business days advanced notice and are based on availability.

Safety House
After 12 months of planning and development the Texas City Fire Department partnered with Galveston County Junior League to acquire a Fire Safety House in October 1996. The teaching aid (Safety House) is used to teach children lessons which include: exit drills in the home, Get Out-Stay Out, Stay Low and Go, Stop-Drop-&-Roll, recognize fire hazards in the home, and to use Senses [Look, Listen, Touch, & Smell]. To schedule Safety House for young children, call Fire Administration at 409-643-5700. Request require a minimum of 5 business days advanced notices and are based on availability.