1 hospitalized after METRORail collides with HFD engine and derails in Near Northside, officials say

As HFD's Engine 9 was responding to a call with lights and sirens, it was hit by the light rail train, HFD officials said.

Office building fire forces evacuation, firefighter treated for heat exhaustion, HFD says

An official with the Houston Fire Department said that firefighters did not hear any fire alarms or see any sprinklers activated.

Fire crews monitor and investigate scene of southeast Houston fire after massive blaze, HFD says

6 families displaced in apartment complex fire near South Loop, Houston Fire Department says

Six families have been displaced after a building was lost in the apartment complex fire, HFD officials said, adding that no civilians were injured, while one firefighter was treated for an ankle injury.

Study recommends $95.5 million investment into Houston Fire Department

A new study by the International Association of Firefighters claims the Houston department needs tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to ensure people in emergencies can get the help they need.