Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Working alarms give you the early warning you need to get out.
- Smoke alarms (external site) (U.S. Fire Administration)
- Smoke alarm guidance (external site) (NFPA)
Cockrell Hill Fire DepartmentServing with Honor. Protecting with Compassion.
In an emergency, call 911
Do not use the department phone, email, or this website to report an emergency.
Your fire department, our community
Firefighters have looked after Cockrell Hill since 1937, when residents formed a volunteer fire department. For decades those volunteers protected the city, even though the department was not an official part of city government. In 2018 we were reorganized as a city-operated department, and today we are a team of dedicated professionals from all backgrounds. We all serve to protect our community.
In June 2019, thanks to the strong support of our city leadership and citizens, we opened the doors to the Fire House at 1005 Phinney Avenue. It is more than a building. It is our promise to serve Cockrell Hill for generations to come.
Ready for more than just fires
We are ready for more than just fires. Our department provides a safety net for the whole city.
Fire response
When the alarm rings, our crews mobilize immediately.
Vehicle incidents and rescue
From a burning car to a driver trapped after a crash, our crews are equipped to respond.
EMS first response
In a medical emergency, seconds count. As a licensed First Responder Organization, our crews are often the first on scene.
Community safety and prevention
The safest fire is the one that never happens.
Out in the community
National Night Out is our biggest event of the year. We also visit local schools and take part in community and business events across Cockrell Hill throughout the year.
We want every child in Cockrell Hill to know that firefighters are here to help, and every neighbor to know who is coming when they call 911.
The safest fire is the one that never happens
Home escape planning
Know two ways out of every room and where everyone will meet outside.
Cooking and heating safety
Cooking and home heating are leading causes of home fires. A few habits lower the risk.
- Cooking fire safety (external site) (U.S. Fire Administration)
- Heating fire safety (external site) (U.S. Fire Administration)
Can responders find your home? City code requires address numbers on the structure that are plainly legible from the street, at least 4 inches tall, and contrasting with their background. Source: Code Enforcement FAQ
Start your career in public safety
We are a training ground for future career firefighters and a home for dedicated professionals who want to serve their community. “Volunteer” defines our pay status, not our skill level: every fire suppression member holds at least Basic Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Who can apply
Firefighter applicants must hold at least one of these credentials:
- TCFP Structural Firefighter Certification, Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- EMT-Basic license or higher, Texas Department of State Health Services
Applicants without either credential can apply as Operations Support Personnel. About Operations Support
Membership requirements
- Minimum age
- 18
- Service hours
- 24 per month, minimum
- Background check
- Fire Marshal's Office
- Probation
- 12 months
The Fire House
1005 Phinney AveCockrell Hill, TX 75211
The Fire House at 1005 Phinney Avenue is our administrative office and the living quarters for our firefighters. Our fire apparatus is housed in the fire bay at City Hall.
Mailing address: 4125 W Clarendon Drive, Cockrell Hill, TX 75211
Emergencies
Fire, medical, or any other emergency, call 911
Non-emergency
This line is not staffed. Calls are returned when station personnel are available.