In the past month, San Leon Fire Department responded to a total of 70 emergency calls, reflecting a high level of activity for the volunteer team. The incidents included 59 rescue or emergency medical service calls, 4 fire-related calls, 1 good intent call, and 6 uncategorized calls.... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon, Texas — January 2026 — The San Leon Fire Department is inviting community members to consider volunteering as firefighters as the department begins recruitment for 2026. This opportunity is open to anyone with a desire to help others and give back to the San Leon community.

No prior firefighting experience is required. All necessary training is provided by the department. Individuals with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our team continues to make us proud with their dedication and hard work. Over the past several weeks in the new member academy, everyone has shown outstanding commitment to training and teamwork.

The following photos capture some of the recent training activities, including forcible entry, pump operations, SCBA and PPE use, air management, fire science, and physical agility exercises. These important ... (Full Story & Photos)

Dangerously cold wind chills are expected this weekend into early this week due to an Arctic front that pushed off the coast and ushered in the coldest temperatures of the season so far. With an Extreme Cold Warning in effect from Saturday evening through early next week, wind chills are forecast to drop into single digits below zero to 10 above zero. Remember to protect people, pets, plants, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon Fire Department was dispatched to a reported brush fire in the 2300 block of Avenue D. Upon arrival, the first unit discovered a large brush and grass fire spanning several acres, with multiple exposures in the 300 block of 23rd Street.

San Leon Booster 1 initiated the main attack on the fire and immediately requested mutual aid from the Bacliff, Dickinson, and Kemah fire departments. San ... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon Fire Department's new member class, 2026A, began with a successful first session. The evening focused on important objectives, including personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus training.

The department is still accepting applications for those in the community interested in joining. Applications can be submitted online at sanleonvfd.org or in person at the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon Fire Department assisted Texas City Fire Department at the intersection of State Highway 146 and FM 517 following a motor vehicle accident involving a sedan and an 18-wheeler gravel truck.
San Leon personnel provided additional support by helping with manpower and managing traffic control during the incident.... (Full Story & Photos)

San Leon Fire Department has started its 2026 training year with several training opportunities. Although only a few weeks have passed since the beginning of the year, the department has already offered a variety of training sessions to its members, including personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, advancing attack lines, pump operations, and establishing a water supply ... (Full Story & Photos)