Southside Fire Department

2025 Events 

January: Fire Department promotions

March: Annual live fire training

July: TEEX annual week-long fire school

October 5-11: National Fire Prevention Week

October: National Night Out

December: Annual toy & blood drive


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2025 4th of July Festivities

Each year Southside Place holds a parade and pool party on the 4th of July in honor of Independence Day. Thank you to the residents for helping us celebrate.


  1. 1 4th of July Balloons Front of Fire Engine
  2. 2 Parade Behind Fire Truck
  3. 3 Chief McCall at Parade
  4. 4 Residents in Parade
  5. 5 Residents in Parade Alt
  6. 6 Fire Trucks in Parade
  7. 7 Officer Denney Traffic Control for Parade
  8. 8 Residents Watching Parade
  9. 9 Bikes Decorated for Parade
  10. 10 Residents Checking Out the Fire Trucks
  11. 11 Residents Checking Out the Fire Trucks Alt

Upcoming 2025 Toy & Blood Drive

Since 2014 the Southside Place Police and Fire Departments have collected toys for the Harris County Children's Assessment Center (CAC.) We will again start the Annual Toy Drive on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at this year’s Annual Block Party. The Toy Drive will conclude on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at City Hall. This is also the day when we hold the 7th Annual Lt. Al Baker Blood Drive hosted by SSP and MD Anderson. You can sign up to give blood here. Wish cards for the children will be made available on October 19, 2025, as well as at the Southside Place Police Department. 

  1. 1 FD Bike 2
  2. 2 Bikes
  3. 3 FD Bike 1
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Annual MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Drive

The City of Southside Place and the Baker family host an annual blood and platelet drive in honor of Lt. Al Baker each year in December at Southside Place City Hall's parking lot (6309 Edloe St.).

General Donor Requirements:

  • Photo ID
  • Be in good general health
  • At least 17 years of age
  • Weigh at least 110 lbs.
  • Eat a hearty meal
  • Not pregnant
  • If you plan on donating platelets, please refrain from taking aspirin 48 hours prior to donating
Appreciation item, snacks, and refreshments provided to all donors!
 
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HAPPY Cover

Who Knew Texas' Greatest Dog Hero was from Southside Place?

Southside presents a children's book, Happy: The True Story of a Stray Dog Who Became a Hero. This illustrated book recounts the story of a neighborhood dog who saved two Darcus Street families from a house fire in 1931 and set into motion the birth of our Southside Volunteer Fire Department. Happy's heroism also earned him the title of Texas' Greatest Dog Hero of 1931.

Pick up your copy of Happy and a "happy in Southside" t-shirt at City Hall.

* Royalties from book sales benefit the Houston SPCA

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Southside Place Fire Department Responds During Hurricane Harvey

  1. 1 View from City Hall at Edloe and University Blvd.
  2. 2 Edloe and Jardin
  3. 3 2 man boat rescue at Edloe and Jardin
  4. 4 Auden and Ingold
  5. 5 Auden and Bellaire Blvd.
  6. 6 Bellaire Blvd. at Southside Circle
  7. 7 Edloe and Bellaire Blvd.
  8. 8 Poor Farm Ditch behind the Sewer Plant

Goals

 

The City of Southside Place, Texas Fire Department's main goal is to assure that the citizens of Southside Place receive prompt, efficient and effective fire service. The city's current ISO rating is 1 with 29 active volunteers.

Description of Responsibilities

The Southside Place Fire Department provides direction by establishing policy, delegating authority, and organizing and controlling fire fighting activities. The department also appraises the city administration of current issues within the fire service and submits ordinances for consideration to provide a more safe community.

Additional Information


The Southside Place Fire Department was established in 1935. The fire department meets every Monday night at 7:30 at the fire station. Residents are encouraged to attend meetings and are welcome to join the department. No prior experience is required. All equipment and training is provided by the city. Volunteering with the Fire Department is not only a very honorable way to serve the community, it is also a lot of fun. 
  1. What number do I call for an emergency?
  2. How can I get Southside Fire Department at my Block Party?
  3. Where should a Fire Extinguisher be placed in the home?
  4. Are fireworks legal to discharge in the City of Southside?
  5. My home has a sprinkler system. Are there things I should do to maintain the system?
  6. My building has a sprinkler system. Are there things I should do to maintain the system?
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