2025 Annual Report

PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PFD’s Vision, Mission, and Values............. CoP Strategic Priorities................................. Command Staff................................................ Incident Counts............................................... Organization Chart......................................... Fire Houses, Apparatus, Map....................... Divisions........................................................... Specialty Teams............................................. Accreditations................................................. Blocker 88......................................................... 2026 Upcoming Goals.................................... Message from the Fire Chief.......................

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Message From the Fire Chief

J. Taylor Fire Chief

The year 2025 will stand as one of the most meaningful and impactful years in the history of the Pearland Fire Department. It was a year defined by progress, service, sacrifice, and a relentless commitment to our mission—protecting life, property, and the community we are proud to call home. One of our most significant accomplishments this year was the implementation of our Whole Blood Program. From its inception, this initiative was designed to be bold, innovative, and lifesaving— but even our highest expectations were exceeded. In 2025 alone, the program directly saved multiple lives, proving its value almost immediately. Whole blood has fundamentally changed how we treat critically injured patients in the pre- hospital environment, and it will remain a dynamic, lifesaving capability as we move forward into the future. Our commitment to serving beyond our city limits also continued to grow. Pearland firefighters answered the call across Texas through an increasing number of TIFMAS deployments, most notably a demanding 21-day deployment to the flood-ravaged Kerrville area. The conditions our crews faced were extraordinarily difficult—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Their work went far beyond traditional emergency response, helping devastated families find closure in the aftermath of an unimaginable tragedy. Their professionalism, compassion, and resilience exemplify the very best of the fire service and reflect great credit upon our department and our community.

I will forever be proud to say that I had the unique opportunity to serve such an extraordinary department and such a supportive community. Pearland Fire Department is strong, resilient, and well-positioned for the future. The best days are still ahead. Thank you for the privilege of serving. goodbye—not only to the incredible men and women of PFD, but to the wonderful Pearland community. Serving as your Fire Chief has been the greatest honor of my career. Over the last four years, we have loved together, cried together, and bled together—and I can say without hesitation that every minute was worth it. Community engagement remained a cornerstone of our mission as we proudly completed our third Citizens Fire Academy. This program has grown tremendously in popularity and impact, leading to the rapid expansion of our alumni association, the Pearland Citizens Fire Association (PCFA). Through this hands-on, immersive experience, residents gain a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the Pearland Fire Department and the services we provide. The CFA continues to strengthen trust, transparency, and partnership between PFD and the citizens we serve. Innovation in responder and public safety also advanced with the introduction of Blocker 88, a low-cost, high-impact solution designed to protect our million-dollar fire apparatus, our patients, and our first responders during highway traffic incidents. This system represents a smarter, safer approach to roadway operations and will become fully operational in January 2026. Finally, this report marks a deeply personal moment for me. In February 2026, I will retire from the Pearland Fire Department, and with that comes a heartfelt

Respectfully, Jack “J.” Taylor III Fire Chief, Pearland Fire Department

Administration Fire Command Sta ff

Curtis Birt Assistant Chief- Operations

Curtis Birt serves as the Assistant Chief of Operations for Pearland Fire Department. As Assistant Chief, he oversees firefighter and emergency medical service operations during emergency calls. He joined Pearland Fire in 2020 as the Battalion Chief overseeing Training, Health, and Safety. Chief Birt brings more than 35 years of fire service experience to PFD. With over 20 years as a Chief Officer over Training, EMS, Operations, and 10 years as Fire Chief. Chief Birt also has a passion for teaching and supporting firefighters in hopes of achieving individual and departmental goals and performing at their highest potential. His PFD Core Value is Ownership.

Jacob Johnson Assistant Chief - Administration

Jacob Johnson serves as the Assistant Chief of Administration for Pearland Fire Department. Starting in 2007 as one of the original career members, Jacob has promoted through the ranks. As Assistant Chief, he oversees the Fire Marshal’s office, Logistics, Code/Health Enforcement, CRR, Business Administrator, and Data Analyst. Chief Johnson brings 25 years of dedicated fire service experience to the PFD with over 15 years of officer experience. Jacob has a passion for mentoring, teaching, and making sure everyone has what they need to succeed. “The fire service is my passion but mentoring and seeing others succeed is what drives my soul and defines my mission,” Chief Johnson said. His PFD Core Value is Integrity. 8

Division Chiefs

Shane Bridges Division Chief - Training

Shane Bridges serves as the Division Chief of Training, Health and Safety. He oversees all aspects of training for the fire department, which has seen multiple department members pursue professional development opportunities, and has hosted fire service members from all over the nation, Canada, Mexico and Australia. He also manages the Health and Safety aspects of the department which include annual physicals, accident and injury prevention, and compliance audits with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Chief Bridges joined the Pearland Fire Department in 2019, and has 20 years experience in the fire service. He has a passion for people, and watching them pursue their passion and develop their craft. His core value is Camaraderie. Kelly Sears Division Chief - EMS Division

Kelly Sears serves as the Division Chief of EMS Programs for the Pearland Fire Department. As Division Chief of EMS, he oversees all aspects of emergency medical response for the department including EMS operations, clinical supervision, and EMS administration. He joined the legacy EMS department in 2003 and became a member of the of the fire department when the agencies combined in 2013. Chief Sears brings 28 years of experience to the Pearland Fire Department with 15 years as a Chief O ff icer and administrator. Chief Sears has a passion for state, regional, and local EMS and trauma care systems serving on the State GETAC EMS Committee, East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Advisory Council boards of directors, and several other local committees to improve EMS care in our region. His core value is Ownership.

Chad McCune

Division Chief - Fire Marshal Office

Chief McCune joined Pearland Fire Department in 2013 as a part time Fire Investigator/Inspector. As of October 2021, he has served as the Division Chief of the Fire Marshal’s O ff ice overseeing the Fire Marshal’s O ff ice and Code Enforcement. Chief McCune has over 20 years of experience in the fire service and law enforcement. Previously, he served as a Senior Captain for the City of Houston Fire Department from 2003- 2023. Chief McCune spent his last year with the Houston Fire Department overseeing the Professional Development Division at the Val Janke Training Facility. His core value is integrity. 9

Fire Chief

Executive Assistant

Assistant Chief- Administration

CRR & Recruitment Supervisor

Data Analyst

Business Adm inis trator

Division Chief- Fire Marshal

Quarterm aste rs (2FT,1PT)

Office Assistant

PT CRR Specialist

Code Enforcement Supervisor

Assistant Fire Marshal

Arson Investigators (4)

Sr. Code Enforcement Supervisor

Code/Health Enforcement Officers (6)

Fire Inspector (1)

Assistant Chief- Operations

Division Chief- EMS Programs

Division Chief- Training, Health & Safety

Battalion Chief (3)

Clinical Manager

Fire Captain (6)

Administrative Assistant

Lieutenant (18)

Sr.Training Officer

Driver Operators (21)

Firefighters (90)

The Fire Administration is responsible for the day-to-day management of all divisions within the Department. The role of Fire Administration is to provide the support and resources for first-line employees to accomplish our mission.

Personnel assigned to Fire Administration include the Fire Chief, two Assistant Fire Chiefs, three Division Chiefs, Community Outreach, EMS Clinical Manager, Logistics, Administrative sta ff , and all temporary duty personnel.

Fire Houses & Fire Admin

Fire Administration & Training Facility 2703 Veterans Dr.

Fire House 1 1571 Old Alvin Rd.

Fire House 2 6050 Fite Rd.

Fire House 3 3207 Yost Rd.

Fire House 8 12255 Shadow Creek Pkwy

Fire House 5 3100 Kirby Dr.

Fire House 4 8325 Freedom Dr.

Apparatus and Supervisor Vehicles 1's Ladder 1 | Medic 1 Rescue 1 | 2 Boats

2's

Engine 2 | Medic 2 Tanker 2

3‘s

Engine 3 | Medic 3 Brush 3

4's

Ladder 4 | Medic 4 Squad 1 | Battalion 1 Brush 4

5's

Engine 5 | Medic 5

8's

Tower 8 | Engine 8 1 Boat | Medic 8

Fire House Map & District Layout

The fire district map was formed in 2012 and verified in 2017 through the City Gate Standards of Cover Study. The districts were split into 11 areas of the city where a firehouse would be needed with future growth. Through the years Firehouses 1,2,3,4,5, and 8 have been constructed and opened. This was due to emergency response volume, response time standards, and projected and actual growth of the community.

Pearland Population: 140,480 within city limits Total population served: 167,770. Population during business hours: Est. 222,000 Response Area: 70 sq. miles *Areas served outside Pearland city limits are extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) areas in Brazoria, Harris, and Fort Bend Counties. PFD also serves through contracted partnerships with Emergency Services Districts (ESD) 4 and 5 located along the southern city limit borders*

Fire House Status

Firehouse 7: Design in progress. Approved through the May 2023 Bond Program. Firehouse 6 is currently in the planning phase.

Response Totals Pearland is a rapidly growing city that experiences ever-increasing response numbers for our firefighters on the street. The department has responded to 267 total fires, with 92 working structure fires. These response numbers support the fire prevention tactics our Fire Marshal’s o ff ice and Community Risk Reduction (CRR) team provide daily. Through consistent risk reduction and education e ff orts, our goal is to consistently achieve lower fire responses throughout the city while continuing to meet community expectations of service and proficient knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total number of annual responses depicted in this report is based on the 24/7/365 coverage that the Pearland Fire Department proudly provides to the community of Pearland, including residents, visitors, and employees of CoP-based businesses. In addition, coverage extends into the surrounding ETJ, including ESD 4 and ESD 5.

TOTAL INCIDENTS 14,197

3000

2716

2500

2075 2174

2000

1428

1500

1302 1252

1056

971

1000

500

327

290

176 164

146 120

1 2

3 4

7 8 9

10 11 MA

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DISTRICT

Incident Types

The incident types depicted here are the categories of incidents that PFD responds to the most frequently. The response numbers listed are a small percentage of our 14,197 total incidents responded to in 2025.

12000

10819

10000

8000

6000

4000

2000

759

360

175

Non-Structure Fires

Structure Fires

Mutual Aid Received

MVI's

EMS/Rescue Mutual Aid Given

Structure Fire Working structure fires

Mutual Aid Given One or more of PFD response units leaves the city to assist a neighboring department

Mutual Aid Received One or more neighboring departments provide aid within PFD coverage areas; due to PFD equipment not being available due to the number of emergencies at a given time.

Motor Vehicle Incident Motor Vehicle Incident in our city; include responses to Highway 288 and Beltway 8

Non-structure Fire Anything burning that is not described as a building, whether residential or commercial

Incident Distribution

3000

2730

2613

2500

2428

2279

2193

2000

1954

1500

1000

500

FH1

FH2

FH3

FH4

FH5

FH8

Incident Count Distribution per Fire House

BUDGET

These numbers reflect the FY25 expenditures for the department as adopted by City Council in September of 2024. The City's fiscal year is October 1st through September 30th. Expenditures include salaries and transfers out.

Admin 9%

Revenue 17%

Training 3%

Code 2%

FMO 2%

Operations

$27,900,543

$984,951

Fire Marshal Office

Operations 67%

$653,138

Code Enforcement

Revenue

$7,168,877

Administration

$3,859,137

Training

$1,203,517

Fire Operations

The responsibility of the Operations Section is to utilize the Department's personnel and apparatus to deliver a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency services provided by the Pearland Fire Department include fire suppression, advanced life support medical treatment and transportation, specialized rescue operations, hazardous materials incident mitigation, and response to weather-related emergencies. Primary non-emergency services include fire prevention inspections and public safety education programs. We deliver these services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with the goal of responding promptly with adequate personnel who are trained and equipped to handle an emergency situation. The number of resources within the department, the training and preparation of field personnel, and the deployment of those resources are important to our mission and are included in our annual planning to ensure our ability to meet both response and quality of service goals.

148 Personnel

6 Fire Houses

Training Division

EMS Division

The Operations Division includes 148 personnel in the 6 firehouses, Training Division, and our EMS Division. 20

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PFD’s EMS Division continues to broaden the scope of innovative pre- hospital emergency medicine provided to our community. PFD is constantly advancing the services we provide by enhancing our Advance Life Support (ALS) Fire-based EMS model. Regardless of medical response by a PFD ambulance or fire apparatus, the same level of initial ALS care is provided.

10,813 Quality Assurance reviews on Patient Care Reports

Updated protocols each quarter to maintain evidence based medicine

Field Training Officers completed 5760 hours in field training for new or increasing certification employees

24 firefighter/paramedics were cleared for practice this year, including several new hires. Members also advanced their professional qualifications by obtaining Paramedic certification, completing Field Training Officer (FTO) requirements, and promoting into the Ride-Up Captain role for Squad 1

WHOLE BLOOD PROGRAM

PFD administered blood to 33 patients in 2025 since program start of 3/15/25. This included 2 pediatric patients and one pregnant patient.

Out of the 33 patients, 24% were trauma patients and 76% were medical patients.

Administration of blood led to a 13.5% decrease in heart rate, suggesting an improvement in hemorrhagic shock.

PFD held its first lifesaving ceremony, honoring 14 fire department members and one civilian for their efforts. PFD was honored that the patients were also in attendance.

Pearland Fire Department received the American Heart Association (AHA) Mission Lifeline Silver Award for their 2024 data

TRAINING DIVISION

37,250+ logged training hours

9 TCFP

2 new hire classes held

certification classes held

Nine Professional Development/ Hands-On Training (HOT) classes held. These classes had anywhere from 15- 110+ participants including 50< members of PFD.

PFD saw attendance from regional and state fire service members, numerous out-of-state fire service attendees from 14 states, and three fire service members from Canada, Australia, and Mexico!

PFD Training Division hosted di ff erent agencies eight times throughout the year to conduct live fire training for their department or fire academy.

Headquarters Professional Development Program completed and implemented for all promotions within the FD. Development Programs include: Time at ECOM to understand the integration between dispatch and the fire department Assistant Chief meetings to outline expectations, projects, & look into the duties of the AC’s to better understand processes and implementations of policies, procedures, and programs Fire Chief meetings to outline duties and responsibilities. Additional time spent with the fire chief at senior staff meetings, & other meetings to understand the process of how the fire department integrates within the city. Time spent in Training Division to understand the expectations of training hours, compliance expectations with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas Department of State Health Services. The Health and Safety expectations of the fire department are also covered such as injury/illness and accident reporting. Time spent with EMS division covering the expectations of processes, documentation and legal responsibilities. Time spent with Logistics to understand the processes and their role in streamlining operations. Time spent with FMO to understand their role as it pertains to the FMO and how to integrate services. 19 task books issued to members for professional and promotional development in 2025. Promotional Training

FIRE MARS HAL'S OFFICE I nvestigations Fire Investigations Arson Arrest 1 47

The FMO is responsible for all fire investigations within the city limits of Pearland. The FMO prioritizes a Juvenile Fire Setter Program in an effort to prevent juvenile fire setters, or juveniles that have been involved in the setting of fires. Inspections The Pearland FMO performs various inspections with the more common ones being annual routine inspections, new commercial building inspections, fire alarm inspections, fire sprinkler inspections, within the City of Pearland. Plan Reviews The FMO also conducts plan reviews for all new commercial buildings being developed within the city. The FMO is also responsible for all fire protection plan reviews, pre-development meetings, and DRC meetings. Environmental Crimes The Pearland Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) strives to keep Pearland a cleaner and safer city and a big part of that is enforcing environmental crimes. Environmental Crimes range from illegal dumping, unauthorized discharge into waters of the state, illegal burning.

Annual Routine Inspections

250

Fire Marshal Final Inspections

1115

Fire Alarm Inspections

183

Plan Reviews Illegal Dumping Investigations Illegal Burning Investigations Unauthorized Discharge Investigations

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K9 PROGRAM PFD's FMO is one of three departments in Southeast Texas that currently has an Accelerant Detection Program. The FMO K9 Team is deployed when requested by Pearland Fire Marshal Investigators, as well as providing mutual aid assistance to outside agencies. The Accelerant Detection K9, Dio, is

a 8 year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever certified on fourteen ignitable liquids commonly used in arson fires.

Fires responded to by the K9 Team within the City of Pearland as well as assisting outside agencies.

TXFMA 2025 Gold Award

The Achievement of Excellence in Fire Prevention Award is an award to recognize organizations for performance excellence in fire prevention. Established in 2008, the AEFP Award is administered by the Texas Fire Marshal’s Association, the o ff icial state chapter of the International Fire Marshal’s A ssociation. In 2025, Pearland Fire Department Fire Marshal’s O ff ice received the Gold Award for excellence in the areas of fire education, fire prevention, and community outreach initiatives. This was their second year in a row to receive the Gold Award designation. The FMO team continues to identify new and e ff ective ways to interact with our community in a positive manner that meets our goal of fire safety education.

Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement team investigates complaints and proactively inspects properties within the City to abate violations of adopted city ordinances, state and federal laws, and international codes. This includes three members dedicated to the investigation of nuisance concerns, insect or rodent harborage, inoperable vehicles and parking, dilapidated structures, rubbish, and debris storage, high grass, and zoning or use concerns.

In addition, three team members are dedicated to health inspections of over 750 licensed food establishments that include restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, schools, daycares, mobile food units, and flea market vendors. CE Staff are also responsible for plan reviews of all new commercial food establishments and temporary food license applications for special private events and city-sponsored events to ensure the safe and healthy storage, preparation, and serving of food for consumption by the public. PFD's CE Team facilitates the education of the public using numerous tools and technologies in order to foster a foundational understanding of the interpretation and reasoning behind all applicable codes in a non-punitive, mentoring approach within the community.

721

Complaint Cases

Routine Inspections

1264

Health Final Inspections

103

373

Proactive Cases

Mobile Food Unit Inspecitons

Commercial Plan Reviews Alcohol Location

288

Verification Inspections

COMMUNITY

Stop The Bleed 98 Students

Fire Extinguisher Training 175 participants

CPR/First Aid/AED 75 participants certified

Smoke Detector Installs 21 installed 6 replaced batteries

17 car seat inspection events

18 car seats given to families in need

OUTREACH

Community Outreach Pictures with the Easter Bunny

Autism Friendly Sensory Day

Pictures with the Grinch

Pictures with Santa

SPECIALTY TEAMS

Honor Guard

As an all-hazards response organization, the Pearland Fire Department is also responsible for emergency deployments, calls for service not related to fire response, Public Safety/Relations events, and much more. To ensure that we are able to meet the variety of emergency needs our community demands, PFD contains several specialty teams. These teams are made up of current department members who wish to specialize in technical proficiencies outside of firefighting and EMS. Our SWAT Medic program are two of our most tenured specialty teams with our Water Rescue team formed in 2018, through a collaborative, city- wide effort.

SWAT

Rope Rescue High Water Rescue

Peer Support Team

TIFMAS All Hazards Team Wildland Team

HONOR GUARD

The Pearland Fire Department Honor Guard was established in February 2015 upon the tragic passing of EMS Captain Angie Hayes. A group of willing department members came together to honor Captain Hayes and graciously accepted the help of our brothers and sisters from the Pearland PD Honor Guard. ranks. This growth reflects both increased interest and a continued commitment to excellence, discipline, and service. The Pearland Fire Department Honor Guard closed 2025 with strength, growth, and renewed purpose. The team concluded the year with seven members, welcoming two new additions to our

Our Honor Guard remains dedicated to honoring the fallen, supporting our brothers and sisters in public safety, and representing the department with dignity at ceremonial and community events. grief and public significance, ensuring that honors were rendered with respect and excellence. In 2025, the Honor Guard participated in 13 official events, including: · 3 Line-of-Duty Death (LODD) funerals · 1 active-duty member funeral · Multiple flag ceremonies · Our first appearance in the Pearland Hometown Christmas Celebration Each event required precision, composure, and unwavering professionalism. The team stood ready at moments of profound

9-11 Rememberance

In partnership with our brothers and sisters in blue, PFD and PPD partnered to host our third annual 9-11 Remembrance Event. This event was attended by many from within and around our community and paid respect to those tragically lost to cowardly acts on September 11, 2001. We are proud that this Pearland tradition will live on in our community. We look forward to annually hosting this event and reminding everyone to “Never Forget 9-11”.

The Pearland Fire Department utilizes specially trained paramedics to deploy with the combined area response team or SWAT. All paramedics that are assigned to SWAT are trained and certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care. All medics must meet and pass physical fitness criteria annually, as well as maintain the highest of standards within their daily job assignment. PFD SWAT medics maintain training standards set forth by the department and participate in bi-monthly training with the combined area response team. The medics are certified instructors in civilian response to an active shooter, active integrated response, stop the bleed, and a myriad of other training that is provided to the community.

These specialized medics accompany Pearland SWAT on every call-out to include operations outside of the city limits. The primary responsibility of a SWAT medic is to provide medical support for the operations of SWAT and all operators assigned to the mission. These medics are the primary caregiver to downed officers and civilians in hostile environments. They are also the point of contact for all outside EMS agencies and may provide medical command during SWAT operations.

SWAT

The current 2025 roster includes 50+ fully trained members. As the team continually strives to increase the number of members, training and rescue standards have also increased. The team has mandatory training a minimum of twice a year, taking place at the City of Pearland Natatorium, Local Waterpark Partnerships, PFD Fire Field, and LMTV driver training throughout the city.

High Water Rescue

In 2025, the high-water rescue team, in partnership with Pearland Emergency Management, successfully carried out a large-scale hurricane and wide-area flood response training exercise. The event brought together numerous City of Pearland departments and marked the fourth annual training. 34

A fire department rope rescue team is a highly trained specialty unit that performs technical rescues in environments where victims are stranded at height or in hard-to- reach locations. Members are specially trained in rope systems, rigging, anchor building, and patient packaging. They use equipment such as static and dynamic ropes, harnesses, carabiners, pulleys, descenders, ascenders, tripods, litters (Stokes baskets), and mechanical advantage systems. 35

PEER SUPPORT TEAM

2025 Council Members: Greg Stroud Jeff Cotten Josh Hendrix Katherine McBride Dr. Gina Dunkel – PFD Peer Support Team Psychologist PST’s goal is to continue to improve the mental health of the PFD and continue to be on the leading edge of fire service mental health.

19 team members 79 hrs. of peer support to PFD members 12-44 hrs. training 1 critical incident response coordinated

TIFMAS stands for the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. It is a program maintained by the Texas A&M Forest Service that mobilizes local fire department resources across Texas to respond to large-scale, state- level disasters like wildfires, floods, and hurricanes.

PFD participated in 7 deployments, with 19 members sent to assist with Wildland and All-Hazards emergencies. Members were deployed throughout Texas including Kerr County, the Piney Woods, the Panhandle, and West Texas. One of those deployments was the July 4th floods in Kerr County, Texas.

Citizens Fire Academy

Citizens Fire Academy is a 9-week course that gives residents the experience of being a firefighter. They receive an overview of Pearland Fire Department history, its divisions, and its functions. They also acquire skills in Stop the Bleed and Hands Only CPR, and become familiar with services provided by EMS.

Participants learn firefighter roles and duties in addition to receive elementary training in search and rescue, driving emergency response vehicles, and learn the usage of professional firefighting equipment. 38

TFCA Accreditation The Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) - Best Practices Program measures all aspects of service, delivery, administrative protocols, and operational readiness with a 12-part process designed to evaluate departments with a self-assessment and third-party on-site evaluation. The program provides a set of metrics, performance guidelines, and best practices to help ensure our department meets its operational goals and fulfills its obligations to the community we serve.

An ISO-1 rating generally refers to the highest possible classification (Class 1) awarded by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for a community's fire protection services, signifying superior fire protection, lower insurance risks, and, often, lower premiums. It is an elite designation achieved by less than 1% of fire departments. ISO-1 Fire Rating

Protecting Those Who Protect Pearland: The PFD Blocker Program

Pearland Fire Department (PFD) operates on roadways that include two major highways and multiple arterial streets, creating frequent exposure to high-speed traffic incidents. In 2025, Engine 5 was struck while blocking traffic at a major vehicle collision. The apparatus absorbed the impact, protecting four firefighters and two Pearland Police officers. The incident reinforced the need for enhanced roadway protection measures. The Blocker Program repurposes retired fire apparatus into dedicated blocking vehicles assigned to absorb impacts and create a physical barrier between traffic and emergency personnel. The concept originated in North Texas following a near-fatal firefighter roadway incident and has since been adopted by multiple departments.Frontline fire engines and ladder trucks are valued between $1.2 million and $2.4 million. When struck, these units may be out of service for months, affecting citywide response capability. A repurposed Blocker can be placed in service for approximately $10,000. If damaged, financial impact and downtime are significantly reduced compared to frontline apparatus.

Introducing Blocker 88 Blocker 88 is assigned to Fire Station 8 and prepared to Traffic Incident Management standards. The unit includes enhanced reflective graphics, electronic arrow boards, and visibility upgrades. It will respond to high-risk roadway incidents and position upstream of emergency scenes to create a protected work zone. Blocker 88 is designated for major roadway incidents only and is not intended for routine traffic control. The unit may also be requested by Pearland Police when officers are operating alone in hazardous roadway environments. Program objectives include: Reducing responder injuries Preventing secondary crashes Preserving frontline apparatus Minimizing workers’ compensation claims Reducing apparatus downtime Maintaining emergency response readiness across Pearland’s 72-square-mile service area The Blocker 88 initiative represents a cost-effective safety measure designed to protect personnel, preserve critical equipment, and maintain uninterrupted emergency service delivery for the City of Pearland.

2026 UPCOMING GOALS

Taking delivery of 2 Engines and 1 Ladder Truck Implementation of PSTRAX checklist and inventory management software Implementation of DECCAN data software Installation and implementation of Safe Haven Baby Box in Firehouses 2nd unit of whole blood in service on the streets 2 new medic unit builds start in August Implementation of Officer Development Program

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