The Pasadena Fire Department is the largest single municipal volunteer fire department in the United States. It includes over 190 active and 45 semi-active firefighters. The department responds to approximately 170 alarms per month within the City of Pasadena, including rescue calls, and hazardous materials incidents. The Pasadena Fire Department also provides mutual aid fire protection in conjunction with Ellington Field, Johnson Space Center, the University of Houston-Clear Lake and for about 1,500 homes in the City of Taylor Lake Village. The Pasadena Fire Department's mission is to suppress and fight fires within the city, train its firefighters in the most up to date techniques of firefighting and educate all citizens in the prevention of fires.
Firefighters protect a house that is in danger.
Fire and smoke interrupt a calm night in Pasadena. A firefighter prepares to attack a pick-up truck on fire. Pasadena firefighters assist South Houston firefighters. The Pasadena Fire Department is an all volunteer organization. To be a member, an individual must be 21 years old or older and have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.