Members of the San Leon Volunteer Fire Department have successfully completed a four-day Rope Rescue and Awareness training course. The skills and knowledge acquired during the training will now be shared within the department and with neighboring mutual-aid departments.

Training like this benefits not only individual departments but also strengthens the larger fire service community. Participants ... (Full Story & Photos)

While some members of the San Leon Volunteer Fire Department are helping to clean local beaches, other members are in East Texas attending a four-day Rope Rescue Awareness course at Bethel Cayuga Fire Department. This training is provided through Texas A&M.

Training is ongoing and never stops for our department. We prepare not only for emergencies in our own community, but also for situations in ... (Full Story & Photos)

The San Leon Volunteer Fire Department participated alongside community members in the annual Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup at Mooner Beach in San Leon.

Volunteers and firefighters worked together to clean and care for the shoreline, highlighting the importance of community involvement. By coming together with a shared purpose, residents help make San Leon a better place to live, work, and raise families.

The ... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a young driver. The driver, affected by fatigue, made a quick turn onto 16th Street and left the roadway, coming to rest in a ditch. At the time of the incident, a motorcycle was approaching the stop sign, and the situation could have led to a collision.

No injuries were reported. The crash serves as a reminder that ... (Full Story & Photos)

The San Leon Volunteer Fire Department has responded to several incidents involving downed utility lines in recent days.

In this area, it is common for large vehicles such as 18-wheelers, dump trucks, and trash trucks to come into contact with low-hanging utility or communication lines across roads.

If you experience a sudden loss of power or internet and see a downed line near your home, driveway, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The San Leon Volunteer Fire Department has been working closely with Firefighter Morales, who holds certifications as a TCFP firefighter, Advanced EMT, and pump operator.

The department follows a structured process for developing new pump operators. Chief Pittman provides one-on-one, hands-on instruction that begins with Booster 1. After the required training and evaluation, firefighters progress ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, the San Leon Volunteer Fire Department participated in the San Leon American Legion’s 9/11 Cook-Off. This event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with community members, build relationships, answer questions, and enjoy outstanding barbecue prepared by local teams. Each cook-off group contributed its own recipe, flavor, and distinctive style to the competition.

The department appreciates ... (Full Story & Photos)

The reality is that operating a volunteer fire department is a full-time responsibility—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Tuesday and Thursday training nights are not enough to handle everything required to keep this department ready. Behind every emergency response are countless hours of training, truck inspections, equipment checks, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring every ... (Full Story)