Houston Fire Chief appoints first Black female Fire Marshal

The Houston Fire Department has made history by appointing Assistant Chief Marion Spann as the city's first Black female Fire Marshal.

The Hoston Fire Museum reopens after renovations

The Houston Fire Museum, set in the iconic Fire Station No. 7, reemerges after a multi-million dollar renovation, offering an enriched historical experience. This cherished Midtown landmark, integral to Houston's firefighting heritage since 1899, invites the public to its much-anticipated reopening on October 12th, 2024.

Houston names J. Noe Diaz and Thomas Muñoz as official police and fire chiefs

Houston City Council has officially voted on new leadership for the police and fire departments. With Mayor John Whitmire's recommendation, J. Noe Diaz has been appointed as Police Chief, and Thomas Muñoz as the Fire Chief.

Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña replaced by Tom Muñoz

The Houston Fire Department will undergo a change in leadership with Fire Chief Sam Peña being replaced by Tom Muñoz, sources tell FOX 26.

New firefighters promised bonus but not getting it
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Some new hires at the Houston Fire Department are puzzled after being promised a $5,000 bonus and receiving an email saying otherwise. FOX 26's Damali Keith is outside HFD headquarters with more on the story.

Houston settles 8-year firefighters’ pay dispute with agreement approval

Houston City Council has reached the final step in settling long-standing back pay owed to Houston firefighters with the approval of the firefighter agreement.

Houston firefighter pay deal: $650M in bonds for back pay approved by council

By a 14 to 3 vote, Houston City Council approved the issuance of $650 million in bonds to compensate its firefighters for back pay denied during an eight-year labor contract impasse.

Fire near Turkey Leg Hut in Houston Saturday night; HFD launches investigation

The restaurant located at 4830 Almeda Road became famous over the years from their presence on social media but has recently been having some issues as the owners are divorcing.

Houston firefighters union finally reach possible pay agreement with the City

 Houston firefighters have worked without a contract for the last eight years and now that there's a tentative agreement with the City, we're looking into details of the deal.

8-year pay dispute between City of Houston, firefighters end
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The City of Houston and Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announce a tentative agreement has been reached in their ongoing pay dispute.

City of Houston, firefighters reach tentative agreement in contract controversy

The City of Houston and Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association announce a tentative agreement has been reached in their ongoing pay dispute.

Mother dies in house fire trying to save 1-year-old child
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The Houston Fire Department is investigating after a woman died trying to save her 1-year-old child in a house fire on 200 block of Heaney Street.