La Porte Fire Department

10/05/2026

La Porte Fire Department would like to congratulate Capt. Bryan Pruitt on his recent graduation from the SFFMA Fire Chief Development Program.
The FCDP is a 9 month long program that provides current and aspiring fire chiefs or assistant/deputy chiefs with the information they need to meet the changing demands of managing, improving, and directing volunteer and combination departments of all sizes.

Great job Brother!

Congratulations are in order! And thanks as well.

Kudos to the 2026 graduates of the SFFMA Fire Chief Development Program, which provides current and aspiring fire chiefs or assistant/deputy chiefs with the information needed to meet the changing demands of managing, improving, and directing volunteer and combination departments of all sizes.

These folks worked diligently over the past nine months - both in person and online - to complete the course and today they were rewarded!

Congrats, everyone!! We're proud of each of you. We could not have done this without the generosity of our 2026 FCDP sponsor, HEAT Safety Equipment!! Many thanks to Greg and Jimmy and the gang at HEAT. We appreciate your support!!

Want to learn more about the SFFMA FCDP? Visit our website! (Link in comments)

09/11/2026

9/11. We Will Never Forget.

08/29/2026

***Update***
Air medical has departed. All fire and EMS units are back in service.

La Porte Fire Department is currently assisting LPEMS with landing air medical off Bay Park. Please avoid the area.

08/25/2026

🔥 Training Today Means Being Ready Tomorrow 🚒

This past Saturday, La Porte Firefighters put in the work with hands-on vehicle extrication training.

Our crews spent the day sharpening their skills, working through realistic scenarios, and practicing the tools and techniques needed to safely remove patients from heavily damaged vehicles.

Extrication is physically demanding and requires teamwork, communication, and experience. Training like this ensures our firefighters are prepared to perform when seconds count.

Proud of our crews for continuing to train, improve, and stay ready to serve the La Porte community. 💪🚒

Train hard. Stay ready. Serve proudly

08/12/2026

🚒 2026 La Porte Fire Department Awards Banquet 🚒

Over the weekend, the La Porte Fire Department held our annual Awards Banquet. It was a great evening spent celebrating our members, their families, and the accomplishments of our department throughout 2026.

We had the opportunity to recognize several members who have gone above and beyond through their service, dedication, leadership, and commitment to LPFD and the community we serve.

🏆 2026 Award Recipients

🔥 Rookie of the Year: FF Vincent Vo
🔥 Firefighter of the Year: FF Chester Lavelle
🔥 Engine Operator of the Year: EO Chad Jones
🔥 Officer of the Year: Captain Clint Loftin
🔥 Chief’s Award: FF Randy McGhee
🔥 Jennings Noel Award: Captain Steve Regan
🔥 Members of the Year: Captain Bryan Pruitt, EO Brown, & FF Knapik
🔥 Ladies Auxiliary Member of the Year: Esai Trejo
🔥 Ladies Auxiliary Firefighter Member of the Year: Chief Chris Pettis

We were also proud to recognize several of our members who reached an important milestone this year — 10 years of dedicated service to the La Porte Fire Department.

🎖️ 10-Year Service Milestone

• Kevin Russell
• Cameo Williams
• Tye Giamalva
• Clay Varley

While these awards recognize individual accomplishments, the success of LPFD is truly a team effort. Thank you to all of our members for the time and effort you put into this department and our community. We also want to recognize our families, whose continued support allows our members to answer the call and serve.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our neighboring fire departments — Seabrook, Pasadena, and Deer Park — for providing coverage in our stations while our members attended the banquet. Your willingness to step in allowed our members to enjoy the evening together while ensuring our community remained protected. This is what mutual aid and the fire service brotherhood are all about, and we truly appreciate your support.

A great time was had by all, and we appreciate everyone who helped make this year's banquet a success.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients and service milestone recipients, and thank you to the entire LPFD family and our neighboring departments for another great year! 🚒🔥

07/21/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! Join the La Porte Fire Marshal's Office Division as a Deputy Fire Marshal. 🚨

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community while advancing your career in fire prevention and life safety?

The La Porte Fire Marshal's Office Division is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal. This is your chance to join a dedicated team committed to protecting lives and property through fire inspections, code enforcement, public education, and fire investigations.

If you're ready to serve a community that values professionalism, integrity, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Review the qualifications in the flyer below and apply today at:
www.laportetx.gov/jobs

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with someone who may be the perfect fit for our team!

07/20/2026

UPDATE 07/20/2026: SH 146 Feeder Road now expected to reopen Sunday, July 26th at 5pm.

🚧 SH 146 NORTHBOUND FEEDER ROAD CLOSURE 🚧

Motorists should be aware of upcoming TxDOT repair work on the northbound SH 146 feeder road between Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway.

Tonight, July 15: The feeder road will be fully closed from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for preparation work.

The road will reopen after tonight’s work and remain open until:

Wednesday, July 22, at 9:00 a.m.

At that time, the feeder road will close completely while crews remove damaged pavement, prepare the subgrade, install rebar, and pour new concrete.

The feeder road is expected to reopen by Friday, July 24, at 5:00 p.m.

The La Porte Police Department and City staff are working to make this necessary roadwork as manageable as possible. LPPD has coordinated with TxDOT to deploy additional signage and will have officers assisting with traffic control.

Please use an alternate route and allow extra travel time.

The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other conditions. We will reshare this message next week with the latest.

07/16/2026

We recently received our new Elkhart Brass 7/8" smooth bore nozzles, and we're excited to begin the process of placing them into service.

These nozzles are designed to deliver a powerful, reliable fire stream, providing our firefighters with another proven tool to help protect lives and property. Before they hit the streets, each nozzle will be inspected, assigned, and personnel will become familiar with the new equipment to ensure they're ready when the call comes.

Every equipment upgrade is an investment in firefighter safety, operational readiness, and our commitment to serving the City of La Porte with the best tools available.

07/02/2026

Never in a million years did we think we’d see a recruitment flag flying high atop the Empire State Building… but here we are! 😂🚒

If you’ve ever wanted to serve, make lifelong friendships, and be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love to have you on the team.

(For the record… we do not require recruits to climb skyscrapers. 😉)

For more information: https://www.laportetx.gov/383/Recruit-Information

06/30/2026

🚒🚑🚓 It’s Public Safety Day at the City of La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center! 🚓🚑🚒

This morning, campers are getting an up-close look at the people and equipment that help keep our community safe every day.

The La Porte Fire Department, EMS, Police Department, and Office of Emergency Management are all on site, giving campers the opportunity to explore emergency vehicles, meet first responders, learn important safety tips, and see firsthand how we serve our community.

We love opportunities like this to connect with the next generation and inspire future public safety professionals. Thanks to the City of La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center for having us—we’re excited to spend the morning with all the campers!