City of Deer Park - Birthplace of Texas

The Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department serves an area of approximately 17 square miles in southeast Harris County. The coverage area consist of the City of Deer Park and the industrial district, which houses many of the largest producers of petro chemicals along the Houston Ship Channel.

The Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1950 to provide fire protection to the citizens of Deer Park. At that time there were 11 charter members, one fire engine and a one bay fire station. Since that time, the membership has grown to 88 members, 16 pieces of equipment, 4 command vehicles, 4 support vehicles, 3 fire stations and a training field. The Volunteers of Deer Park provide Fire and EMS coverage to over 33,000 citizens that live within the city, as well as fire education to over 3000 children each year. Current call volume averages about 3,000 per year.