Fulshear Simonton Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 5508

07/20/2026

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the enduring spirit of the United States of America—the land of the free because of the brave. We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who fought to secure our nation’s independence and every man and woman who has continued to defend the freedoms we enjoy today.

As Old Glory waves proudly across our communities, may we never take for granted the liberties that unite us as Americans.

Whether you’re gathering for a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks, or spending time with family and friends, we encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly.

A few simple reminders can help keep the holiday safe:
🇺🇸 Attend professional fireworks displays whenever possible.
🚒 Keep water or a hose nearby if using legal consumer fireworks.
🎇 Never allow children to handle fireworks unsupervised.
🚗 If alcohol is part of your celebration, make a plan for a sober ride home.

While many celebrate, firefighters, EMS professionals, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, members of our Armed Forces, and countless others will be serving and protecting our communities. We are proud to stand alongside those who answer the call—today and every day.

From your Fulshear Simonton Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 5508, we wish you and your family a safe, meaningful, and Happy Independence Day.

07/03/2026

🚨 THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ISSUED. 🚨

The gloves are coming off.

On Saturday, September 5th, teams from across the area will battle it out for bragging rights and the title of champion.

🥎 FSPFFA Local 5508 Softball Tournament

📅 September 5, 2026
🕗 First Pitch: 8:00 AM
📍 Primrose Park
7622 Dixon Rd.
Fulshear, TX 77441

🔥 Fire.
🚓 Police.
🚑 EMS.

Bring your department. Bring your families. Bring the energy.

Team registration details are coming soon.

Who’s taking home the hardware? 🏆

06/15/2026

The members of Fulshear Simonton Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 5508 ask that you keep the Odessa Fire Department family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of Lieutenant Isai Huerta, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Our hearts are with his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this difficult time. The loss of a firefighter is felt far beyond the borders of a single department—it is felt throughout the entire fire service.

We stand alongside our brothers and sisters in Odessa as they navigate the days ahead and honor the dedication, courage, and service of their fallen firefighter.

Rest easy, brother. Your watch is ended. We will carry it from here.

Odessa Fire Rescue Mourns the Loss of Firefighter Isai Huerta

ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire Rescue is mourning the tragic loss of one of its own following a structure fire on Sunday evening.

At 4:59 p.m., Odessa Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential trailer fire in the 1900 block of South Westcliff Road. While firefighters were operating on scene, conditions deteriorated rapidly, resulting in injuries to three firefighters.

All three firefighters were transported to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Tragically, one firefighter succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

The fallen firefighter has been identified as 29-year-old Lieutenant Isai Huerta, who faithfully served the citizens of Odessa as a member of Odessa Fire Rescue for the past nine years. His next of kin has been notified.

"Isai was a huge part of our organization, a true firefighter," said Odessa Fire Rescue Chief Jason Cotton. "He was always happy, always willing to help, and he truly enjoyed the job. Our department is in need of prayer, guidance, and grace as we navigate moving forward. We grieve alongside Isai's family and ask our community to keep them and our firefighters in their thoughts during this incredibly difficult time."

Odessa Mayor Cal Hendrick added, "Tonight, Odessa has lost a hero. Firefighter Isai Huerta dedicated his life to protecting others, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. On behalf of the City of Odessa, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, his brothers and sisters in the fire service, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We ask our community to join us in keeping them in our prayers as we mourn this heartbreaking loss."

The two other firefighters injured during the incident did not sustain life-threatening injuries and are receiving care and support.

The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters is leading the investigation. Representatives from the International Association of Fire Fighters are also expected to arrive in Odessa tonight to provide additional support.

Odessa Fire Rescue has already begun debriefing personnel and is ensuring first responders have access to all available emotional, mental health, and peer-support resources.

Odessa Fire Rescue will hold a press conference tomorrow to answer questions and provide an update on the investigation.

06/10/2026

Last week, the Fulshear Simonton Professional Fire Fighters Association and Fulshear Simonton Fire Department, was proud to host a IAFF Responding to the Interface Train-the-Trainer course for fire service personnel from across the region.

This course marks an important step forward in preparing firefighters for the growing challenges associated with wildland-urban interface incidents. As communities continue to expand into previously undeveloped areas, firefighters are increasingly responding to incidents where homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure are directly threatened by vegetation fires.

The purpose of this Train-the-Trainer program was to certify additional instructors who will soon be able to deliver the Responding to the Interface curriculum throughout the state. By increasing the number of qualified instructors, Texas is expanding its capacity to train firefighters and improve readiness for interface incidents in every region.

The knowledge shared during this course will help ensure that firefighters across Texas have access to consistent, high-quality training focused on risk recognition, operational decision-making, structure protection, and firefighter safety in the wildland-urban interface environment.

We are honored to have hosted this important training opportunity and appreciate the commitment shown by all participants. The investment made today in training and instructor development will help strengthen the fire service’s ability to protect lives, property, and natural resources for years to come.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this program. We look forward to seeing this training continue to expand across Texas.