Houston Volunteer Fire Department
Fire protection, rescue and prevention services for the City of Houston and surrounding Chickasaw County.
Fire Chief
Department at a Glance
Insurance Rating
Class 5 — Mississippi State Rating Bureau
Members
Six career firefighters plus 20–25 volunteer firefighters
Vehicles
Three pumpers, one rescue, one brush truck, one tanker
Response Coverage
Approximately 58 square miles, plus mutual and automatic aid throughout Chickasaw County
Average Yearly Calls
Approximately 700
Training
Certified Firefighter, Emergency Medical Responder/Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Emergency Vehicle Operations and other fire service certifications
Meetings & Community Programs
Department Meetings
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:00 PM at the fire station, 226 East Madison Street.
Houston Fire Academy for Kids
Hosted annually for youth ages 8-13. Attendees learn about the job and equipment of a firefighter and are taught fire safety.