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FIRE DANGER
HCESD 16 is an Emergency Services District(ESD) - a political subdivision, or local government agency, of the State of Texas - created to provide fire protection and related emergency services within the district and authorized to collect public-approved taxes and fees. The District is governed by a board of five commissioners elected by public vote to serve 4-year terms. Currently, there are more than 300 ESDs in Texas, including 31 in Harris County. The governing statute for an ESD is Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Click here for more information on ESDs.
Since 1951, the Klein Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) has provided fire suppression, first responder EMS, and related services within the District's 49-square mile service area in norther Harris County. In September 2022, the District assumed direct responsibility for those services and now operates as the Klein Fire Department.
Today, HCESD 16 is an ISO Class 2 community, with a resident population of over 187,000 living in a diversified area of single-family dwellings, schools, high-density apartment complexes and high-rise condominiums, buildings, light industry, and commercial retail centers. The area also includes an acute-care hospital, FAA-controlled airport, and two major highways that cross through the District (SH249 and SH 99).
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Mission
To protect and serve the Klein community by minimizing the loss of life and property from fire, medical, or other emergencies.
Vision
We will make a difference in the Klein community by providing the best possible emergency services.
Values
To provide the highest degree of customer service through our words, acts, and deeds.
Honor · Integrity · Courage · Duty · Sacrifice
Expectations
To meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the Klein community and our response partners.
Every day · Every way · Every one.
Mission:
To protect and serve the Klein community by minimizing the loss of life and property from fire, medical, or other emergencies
Vision:
We will make a difference in the Klein community by providing the best possible emergency services.
Values:
To provide the highest degree of customer service through our words, acts, and deeds.
Honor · Integrity · Courage · Duty · Sacrifice
Mailing and Physical Address:
18606 Stuebner Airline Rd
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: (281) 607-4660
email: info@hcesd16.org
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