Slippery road causes accident

Wet weather conditions were believed to be the cause of a two vehicle accident at the corner of Houston and San Enrique. The driver of one of the vehicles complained of neck and back pain. Paramedic and Fire crews quickly arrived and treated the pt. She was transported via LFD ambulance to a local hospital for further care and evaluation. Fire crew meanwhile ensured that the scene was safe and that no further damage nor injury occured.

Blaze claims tool shed in South Laredo

Fire crews were alerted to a single alarm fire at the 4600 blk of Sta. Inez for a reported tool shed on fire. The engulfed shack threatened a mobile home adjacent to the structure. The fire was quickly extinguished and the mobile home was saved from any damage. No injuries were reported.

Vehicle catches fire after colliding with fence

Fire crews responded to a reported car on fire on Loop 20 in front of Dr. Ike's. On arrival, they found a late model Jeep Liberty engulfed in flames. Fortunatly, the driver escaped with no injuries. Paramedics conducted a field assesment on the driver as a precaution while the fire crews extinguished the fire.

Severe weather awareness week March 4-10

Gov. Perry has declared that the week of March 4th thru the 10th "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in an effort to raise the level of awarenss in our community regarding the impact severe weather has.

In Laredo, we want to inform the community of potential weather threats such as heavy rains that cause flooding and power outages and high winds that cause structural damage as well as hightens the danger when wildfires occur.

We want to remind the citizens to prepare, plan and stay informed when it comes to emergencies.

The Laredo Fire department will continue to publish information on how best to deal with natural and other emergencies.

Laredo Fire Dept Recieves Federal Grant $1.5 M

The City of Laredo Fire dept. receieved a federal SAFER grant totaling 1.5 million dollars. The funds a re to be used to properly staff fire engines and ambulances in our City. The efforts of many, including Sen. Cornyn, Sen. Hutchinson, Congressman Cuellar, Former Congressman Bonilla, State Sen. Zaffirini, State Rep. Raymond and State Rep. Guillen, helped make this grant possible. Other support was also vital to the succes of the application such as Dr. Brown from LCC, Former City Manager Larry Dovalina and current acting City Manager Cynthia Collazo as well as the Mayor Raul Salinas and Councilmen.

This grant will fund the hiring of 15 firefighters to strengthen the fire dept.