Laredo Fire Department

🚒 May 2026 Monthly Activity Report 🚒

As we move into the summer months, the Laredo Fire Department remains committed to protecting our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our firefighters, paramedics, inspectors, and support personnel continue to answer the call whenever help is needed, ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents.
With temperatures rising and more families spending time outdoors, now is the perfect time to focus on summer safety:

☀️ Beat the Heat
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

• Avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak afternoon temperatures.

• Never leave children, elderly individuals, or pets inside parked vehicles, even for a short period.

🔥 Outdoor Fire Safety
• Keep grills at least 10 feet away from homes, fences, and combustible materials.

• Never leave a grill, fire pit, or outdoor flame unattended.

• Properly extinguish charcoal and outdoor fires before leaving the area.

🏊 Water Safety
• Always supervise children around pools, lakes, and other bodies of water.

• Ensure barriers and gates around pools are secure.

• Wear life jackets when participating in water activities.

🚗 Travel Safely
• Buckle up every trip, every time.

• Avoid distracted driving and put your phone away while behind the wheel.

• Be extra cautious around pedestrians, cyclists, and work zones.

🏠 Home Safety
• Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries as needed.

• Review and practice your family’s emergency escape plan.

• Keep emergency contact information readily available.

The Laredo Fire Department thanks our community for helping make safety a priority. Together, we can enjoy a safe and memorable summer season.

Ready for Duty. Ready to Serve. 🚒❤️

Yesterday, the Laredo Fire Department and Laredo College proudly launched the Firefighter Leadership Cohort Program, an investment in the future leaders of our organization.

This program is designed to strengthen leadership skills, foster professional growth, and prepare our firefighters to meet the evolving challenges of the fire service while continuing to provide exceptional service to our community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Laredo College for partnering with us and providing this outstanding opportunity for education and leadership development. Their commitment to developing public servants will have a lasting impact on our department and the citizens we serve.

Congratulations to the members of our inaugural cohort. We look forward to your growth and success as the next generation of fire service leaders.

🚒🩸 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is Here! 🚔🩸

The Laredo Fire Department is proud to team up with the Laredo Police Department for this friendly competition that makes a life saving difference in our community.

Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, and now you can help support your favorite team while giving back to those in need.

🔥 Team Fire 👍🏼💯
📍 Fire Administration Center
📅 Monday, June 1
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 616 E. Del Mar Blvd.

🚔 Team Police 👎🏼❌
📍 Laredo Police Department Headquarters
📅 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 4712 Maher Ave.

Whether you wear red or blue, the real winners are the patients who depend on blood donations every day.

Join us, roll up your sleeve, and help us make a difference. Together, we can save lives, one donation at a time.

🚒❤️🚔🩸

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT FOR LAREDO & WEBB COUNTY ⚠️

The potential for severe weather is increasing tonight through Wednesday morning across the Laredo area. Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop with the potential for:
💨 Wind gusts
🌧️ Heavy rainfall
🚧 Localized flash flooding

The National Weather Service has placed portions of our area under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for severe weather and excessive rainfall.

NOW is the time to prepare:
✔️ Secure loose outdoor items
✔️ Charge phones and devices
✔️ Avoid driving through flooded roadways
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
The Laredo Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed to keep our community safe. Stay weather aware and follow trusted sources for updates.