Fire Department · Combination
Hardin County Emergency Services District 5
Sour Lake, TX · Hardin County
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Department careers page ↗Hardin County Emergency Services District #5 serves the Sour Lake, Texas area, functioning as the City of Sour Lake Volunteer Fire Department while also acting as the round-the-clock dispatching authority for three volunteer fire departments across the district. The district responds to structural fires and medical emergencies and provides EMS dispatch coordination for its coverage area in Hardin County.
Beyond routine fire and EMS calls, district personnel train across a broad range of technical disciplines, including hazardous materials response, confined space rescue, swift water operations, railroad and pipeline incidents, and terrorism preparedness, reflecting the varied risks present along this stretch of southeast Texas.
MissionTo prevent or minimize the loss of life, damage to the environment, and loss of property from the adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies, and hazardous conditions.
Hardin County ESD #5 is a volunteer department and says it is always looking for new volunteers to serve the Sour Lake community. The department does not post a formal online application process; interested candidates are asked to call or email the district office directly for details on how to get involved.
How do I become a volunteer with Hardin County ESD #5?
Call (409) 287-3062 or email HardinCoESD5@gmail.com to ask about current volunteer opportunities; the district says it is always looking for volunteers and will walk interested applicants through how to get involved.
What does Hardin County ESD #5 do?
It operates the City of Sour Lake Volunteer Fire Department and serves as the 24-hour dispatching authority for three volunteer fire departments in Hardin County District #5, responding to fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous conditions.
What types of incidents does the department train for?
Personnel train for structural fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, confined space rescue, swift water rescue, railroad and pipeline incidents, and terrorism preparedness.