Tropical Storm Cindy Forms in Gulf
While the primary threat will be flooding, residents are strongly advised to prepare your family and property for potential storm impacts
Harris County Residents Urged to Monitor Tropical Weather
TROPICAL STORM WARNING EXTENDED WESTWARD AND TROPICAL STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR THE UPPER TEXAS COAST
Above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year
Forecasters predict a 70 percent likelihood of 11 to 17 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 2 to 4 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher).
Fire Fighter Contreras Awarded Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter Rigo Contreras was recently awarded the Atascocita Firefighter of the Year award at the Lake Houston Chamber of Commerce Hero’s Luncheon. Firefighter Contreras was running in the Chevron Houston Marathon when a runner in front of him collapsed.
AVFD Participates in Disaster Drill - Sugarland
An AVFD crew participated in a disaster drill in Sugarland, TX. AVFD responded with the AMBUS and crew to assist Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital and SETRAC with much needed training for disasters.
Saving a Four-legged Friend
The Atascocita VFD and local businesses in Atascocita work together to rescue a lost dog and reunite him with his family.
Community Alert: Counterfeit CPR Cards Discovered
Officials with the Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) have discovered the issuance of counterfeit Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) cards in the Atascocita area.
AVFD First Responders Reunite with a Survivor
On Monday March 14th, AVFD First Responders reunited with a Survivor of a high voltage electrocution.
New Station 1
Station 1 to be replaced by a modern fire station facility with up to date technology and adequate room for expansion to help the department continue to provide excellent emergency response and public safety to the Atascocita area.
