Firefighters Helping Firefighters

05/31/2026

Rest in Eternal Peace Sister and Brothers

Thirteen years ago today, May 31, 2013, the Houston Fire Department experienced its darkest day.

A five-alarm fire at the Southwest Inn on the Southwest Freeway brought crews from Stations 51 and 68 to what would become the deadliest incident in HFD history. As firefighters worked to search and suppress the blaze, the roof collapsed, trapping crews inside.

Four firefighters were killed that day. A fifth, Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling, lost both legs in the fire and passed away in 2017 from complications related to his injuries.

We remember Captain Matthew Renaud, Engineer Operator Robert Bebee, Firefighter Robert Garner, Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, and Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling.

They sacrificed everything. We will never forget.

05/16/2026

Game on!!! HFD Soccer game has started!! Let's go Houston Fire Department soccer!!

05/07/2026

One of Our Own needs Our help. Please help Support Brother Elliott and his Family. During this trying time. See you there!!!!!

Firefighters Helping Firefighters.

05/02/2026

Come on by and have a beer Texas Tailgate Sports Bar Patio on International Firefighters Day!!

05/01/2026

One of our beloved brothers is fighting a good fight and could use everyone’s support.

The page to stay up to date on Josh Elliott’s cancer battle! Turn on your post notifications and let’s all stand up, stand behind and motivate our brother, our friend and show him unconditional support through these tough times beating bladder cancer.

04/02/2026

Rest in Eternal Peace Brother. Gone way too soon.

Today we remember Captain William Gunderson, 04/02/2021.

03/07/2026

Brother "Iron" Bill.ay you continue to Rest in Eternal Peace. Gone way too Soon.

Today we remember Captain William Dowling, 03/07/2017.

02/20/2026

How Awesome is this! A Mayor John Whitmire that has the backs of ALL Houston Fire Department FIREFIGHTERS!!!!
Congratulations to the new 92 Probationary Firefighters!!!!
Make the BEST of your new career!!!? You will get out of this Department what you put in!
Remember that!

02/20/2026

Congratulations to the 92 new Houston Fire Department Probationary Firefighters. Stay safe and take care of one another!!!!
Make the Best out of the Best Job in the World 🌎🌎🌎

92 new Houston firefighter cadets graduated today.

Among them: Brayden Arnold, the son of Jesse Arnold, who died in the line of duty from occupational cancer in 2023.

As the class bowed their heads in prayer, Brayden’s mother sat in the front row, watching her son step forward to carry on his father’s calling.

Moments like this remind us that the fire service is more than a job.
It is legacy.
It is sacrifice.
It is family.

Welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood. 🔥

02/19/2026

Check out the new Drip!!!!
As my kids would say!!!!!!! Lol
Thank you RockPoint Marketplace for the Continued Support and great products!!