THE KATY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT was established in 1947 by 14 men who met in a schoolroom. The Department’s equipment consisted of an Army surplus crash truck purchased from Ellington Field with money donated by the citizens of Katy. Our first fire chief was R. G. Fussell. Drivers were assigned and the Chief Telephone Operator of the town was made an honorary member of the Department. The Department immediately purchased a trailer, water tank, hoses, ladders, nozzles, rope, and 2 gas masks. A Fire Siren was installed in downtown Katy. The Katy Volunteer Fire Department gradually increased in size as the City grew and developed. Today’s modern, professional Fire Department is founded on the sacrifice, dedication and loyalty of those early volunteers and is sustained by the strong support of the community and the City Council.

THE CITY OF KATY is ordained by its Charter to provide fire suppression, fire protection and rescue services for Katy, including furnishing trained emergency medical personnel to operate an emergency ambulance service.

THE KATY FIRE DEPARTMENT provides primary fire and emergency medical services to the City of Katy. There are approximately 45 highly trained and motivated volunteer firefighters. They include the Fire Chief, 3 full time and 8 part time skilled EMS paramedics who respond to citizens’ needs. Approximately 25 dedicated volunteers staff night time EMS. Many firefighters are also trained and volunteer as EMS providers. Modern apparatus fill the Fire Station at 1417 Avenue D. Included are 3 Class A pumpers, heavy rescue and booster trucks, 3 ambulances, and a mass casualty vehicle.The station is also equipped with numerous other types of firefighting, lifesaving and rescue equipment and safety gear for the firefighters.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT meets each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to train and drill, and business meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. Interested citizens at least 18 years of age with a valid Texas driver license and a clean background may obtain an application packet any Thursday night or online.

THE KATY JR. FIRE DEPARTMENT, Post 800, Boy Scouts of America, was created in 1984 and has grown from only 2 members to the present group of 15 youths between the ages of 15 and 18 that are interested in a career in firefighting or emergency medical service.

THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, JR. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LADIES AUXILIARY sponsor and participate in numerous civic and community projects, including the Annual Fajita Dinner fund raiser, Safety Town, Santa on the Fire Truck, and much more.