Spotlight on Excellence: January's Featured Firehouse:

Houston Fire Department Station 50

Engine 50 Medic 50 & Supervisor 50

Station 50 is located at 4420 Bingle Road, Houston, TX, 77092

Engine 50, Medic 50 & Supervisor 50 respond to incidents in Houston within Fire District 4.

The Firehouse is known as "Bingle Tigers"

The firehouse got its nickname because it is located on Bingle Road.

Engine 50 responds to approximately 3,200 incidents each year.

Out of the 3,200 runs Engine 50 responded to, a total of 620 were structural fires.

Medic 50 responds to approximately 2,200 incidents each year

History of the Houston Fire Department

Houston Fire Department (HFD), covering 654 square miles in Harris County (Texas) including the areas of Afton Oaks, Alief, Braenurn, Briar Forest, Briar Meadow, Brunswick Lakes, Brunswick Meadows, Clear Lake, Collingham, Crestmont Park, Ellington, Fondren Gardens, Forrest Park, Fort Bend, Greater Inwood, Greenway, Holloway Heights, Hunters Creek Village, Minnetex, Myrtle, Spring Ranch, Spring Valley, Ridgegate, River Oaks, South Acres, Southbelt, Upper Kirby, Westbury, Westchase, West Little York, Webster, Westview, Wichester & Woodlake.

Houston Fire Department is the third largest fire department in the United States, and the fourth largest city in the United States.

Houston Fire Department was established in 1838 as a bucket brigade, the Protection Company # 1, all-volunteer fire department. In 1852 Liberty Fire Company # 2 was organized. Liberty #2’s first engine was a hand engine which was purchased in Boston, MA. At that time it cost $2,000, Liberty # 2 had the first steam engine in 1856. The first Hook and Ladder Company # 1 was organized in 1858, it too was a homemade truck. 

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History of Station 50

Station 50 was located originally at Southerland and Hempstead Hwy replacing Fairbanks V.F.D. in 1956. It was relocated to Bingle Road in 1960. In 2003, Station 50 was remodeled and reopened.

Company Staffing

Engine 50, Medic 50 & Ambulance Supervisor 50 work diligently around the clock, 365 days a year, ensuring the safety of the city of Houston.

Station 50 has 28 dedicated members, who are ready to risk their lives at any moment to protect and serve their community.

Engine 50 has 4 members per 24-hour shift

Medic 50 guarantees prompt response at all times with their team of two members per 24-hour shift. They have a dedicated ambulance supervisor who is always prepared for emergency situations. Their exceptional service showcases their courage, devotion, and steadfast commitment.

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