HFD providing cancer screenings for firefighters
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more on how the Houston Fire Department is funding the screenings.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith has more on how the Houston Fire Department is funding the screenings.
Houston fire chief on free cancer screenings for firefighters
The Houston Fire Department (HFD) began offering National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 compliant health and cancer screenings in October 2023 free of charge, to all uniformed members of the department. The medical exam is an industry-standard across the county. As outlined by NFPA 1582, the NFPA compliant program is specifically tailored to health risks associated with firefighting and will allow for the early detection of heart disease and cancer, ultimately leading to an increased chance of survival.
The Houston Fire Department (HFD) began offering National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 compliant health and cancer screenings in October 2023 free of charge, to all uniformed members of the department. The medical exam is an industry-standard across the county. As outlined by NFPA 1582, the NFPA compliant program is specifically tailored to health risks associated with firefighting and will allow for the early detection of heart disease and cancer, ultimately leading to an increased chance of survival.
Monitoring continues after Chemical Plant Explosion
The air is still under monitoring in Shepherd following a chemical plant explosion yesterday. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports live from San Jacinto County, where some residents remain concerned about air and water quality.
The air is still under monitoring in Shepherd following a chemical plant explosion yesterday. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports live from San Jacinto County, where some residents remain concerned about air and water quality.
Current status of the San Jacinto fire unveiled
Here is the latest info with the Sheperd fire: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Polk County but officials still encourage residents to limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time
Here is the latest info with the Sheperd fire: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Polk County but officials still encourage residents to limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time
Explosion forces school evacuations
Explosion prompts school evacuations; Abigail Dye provides live coverage from Goodrich.
Explosion prompts school evacuations; Abigail Dye provides live coverage from Goodrich.
San Jacinto plant explosion: Injured worker to be released tonight
Injured worker to be released tonight; doctors caution those exposed to smoke to stay vigilant for symptoms.
Injured worker to be released tonight; doctors caution those exposed to smoke to stay vigilant for symptoms.
Power outages for San Jacinto County after fire
FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on ongoing power outages in the area
FOX 26's Damali Keith reports on ongoing power outages in the area
San Jacinto County Explosion: Fire crews monitor Hot Spots
Here is the latest info with the Sheperd fire: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Polk County but officials still encourage residents to limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time. Small children and persons with respiratory illnesses and other health problems should remain indoors.
Here is the latest info with the Sheperd fire: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Polk County but officials still encourage residents to limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time. Small children and persons with respiratory illnesses and other health problems should remain indoors.
New Caney Buddhist Temple lit on fire by cocktail
The Montgomery County Sheriff?s Office is searching for the person who threw a Molotov cocktail into a Buddhist Temple, sparking a fire on Sunday night.
The Montgomery County Sheriff?s Office is searching for the person who threw a Molotov cocktail into a Buddhist Temple, sparking a fire on Sunday night.
HFD gets toys ready for kids before Christmas
The Houston Fire Department is kicking off one of the largest toy drives in Houston on Friday.
The Houston Fire Department is kicking off one of the largest toy drives in Houston on Friday.
Update on Mulch Fire in Spring Branch
In less than 2 hours, Houston officials will provide an update on the mulch fire continuing to burn in the Spring Branch area for almost a week. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pe?a and other local officials will hold a town hall at the VFW in Spring Branch at 6:30 PM
In less than 2 hours, Houston officials will provide an update on the mulch fire continuing to burn in the Spring Branch area for almost a week. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Pe?a and other local officials will hold a town hall at the VFW in Spring Branch at 6:30 PM
Houston firefighters clear scene of mulch fire
Houston firefighters successfully extinguished a mulch fire near Hollister Street in the Spring Branch area of Northwest Houston this afternoon, with concerns that the fire had approached residential areas and two nearby schools, although the smoke did not pose a threat according to HFD.
Houston firefighters successfully extinguished a mulch fire near Hollister Street in the Spring Branch area of Northwest Houston this afternoon, with concerns that the fire had approached residential areas and two nearby schools, although the smoke did not pose a threat according to HFD.
Investigations underway for Denny's Fire
An investigation is underway to determine what caused a fire that destroyed a Denney's yesterday in Galveston.
An investigation is underway to determine what caused a fire that destroyed a Denney's yesterday in Galveston.
Pedestrian killed in deadly crash
The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian walking across a road and man driving on Monday.
The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian walking across a road and man driving on Monday.
3-year-old killed in deadly crash
The Houston Police Department Crime Division is investigating a fatal car crash involving a family around on SH-288 near Wheeler Avenue, that took the life of a 3-year-old child.
The Houston Police Department Crime Division is investigating a fatal car crash involving a family around on SH-288 near Wheeler Avenue, that took the life of a 3-year-old child.
Houston police finds a person dead on the side of North Loop West freeway
Houston Police Department is investigating a person found dead on 2100 North Loop West on Sunday.
Houston Police Department is investigating a person found dead on 2100 North Loop West on Sunday.
Update:Firefighters sent to hospital while battling fire
Four firefighters were sent to the hospital while battling a fire. What we know about their conditions will be covered in a live report coming up
Four firefighters were sent to the hospital while battling a fire. What we know about their conditions will be covered in a live report coming up
Four firefighters hospitalized battling Pearland fire
Four firefighters were rushed to the hospital after bravely battling a fire in Pearland.
Four firefighters were rushed to the hospital after bravely battling a fire in Pearland.
Exploding fireworks in crashed car keeps officers from rescuing young woman who died in the fiery crash
One woman was killed after fireworks started exploding inside a vehicle in southwest Houston.
One woman was killed after fireworks started exploding inside a vehicle in southwest Houston.
HFD: House fire on Bucknell Road in Houston under investigation
According to fire officials, HFD received a call about a house fire on Bucknell Road in Northeast Houston. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they located flames coming from the second story of the back of the house.
According to fire officials, HFD received a call about a house fire on Bucknell Road in Northeast Houston. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they located flames coming from the second story of the back of the house.