Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department Round Up

June 2008

An Opportunity to Volunteer and Make a Difference In Our Community

What is an Emergency Services District and why does ESD #28 need your help? 

An ESD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas with a mandate to provide emergency services to its residents. We accomplish this through The Ponderosa Fire Department. Since 1972, this organization of volunteers (and now full time and part time personnel) has provided the critical “first responder” fire and rescue services to thousands of residents, motorists, and businesses.

Our mission is to provide funding, leadership, and to promote excellence in the delivery of fire and rescue services to the residents of the District.

This is where we need your help….Your Time!

The Board of Commissioners needs your help in filling current and potential board vacancies. We are looking for individuals that meet the criteria listed below and have a desire to make a difference in our community.

We typically meet the third Monday of the month.

To serve as a member of the board you must be:

1)    At least 18 years of age

2)    A qualified voter within ESD 28 or the owner of land subject to taxation in the district

3)    Not related to a member of the fire department, nor

4)    Be an elected official on any other board.

If you are interested in making a difference, please contact Teresa, our Office Manager or the Fire Chief, Fred Windisch at 281-444-8465. All inquiries will be passed on to the Board.

have 9-1-1 !

  Visit our website at www.ponderosavfd.org

Ponderosa VFD Round Up

Internet Telephone Cannot Use 9-1-1

Voice Over Internet (VoIP) telephone service is the latest rage – but you cannot use 9-1-1!  This situation is similar to when cell phones could not access 9-1-1, and it took many years to begin the process of fixing the problem (and it isn’t fixed yet).  Our recommendation is not to purchase VoIP at this time, but if you do, you must dial our direct emergency number 281-444-FIRE (3473) for emergencies.  This method precludes automatic data bursts of your address and phone number that hinders our computer aided dispatch.  Please consider asking the specific company if 9-1-1 works with VoIP.  Some companies MAY have systems that are being developed.

Please be sure to use lawn chemicals according to directions and make certain that you store them away from children.  Try not to store more than one gallon of gasoline in an approved container, and never store your swimming pool chemicals close to other products.  Be sure to NEVER mix swimming pool chemicals.

CCEMS has recently been assigned as one of only 6 Houston Area Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations by the SAFE KIDS Greater Houston organization.  Inspection Stations educate parents on child passenger safety, inspect car seats and booster seats, and assist with seat replacement when possible.  Certified Car Seat Inspectors from CCEMS and local law enforcement agencies will be manning the inspection station in the FM 1960 area. There is no cost for this service.

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