The Porter Fire Department offers fire investigation and inspection, public education, and emergency medical and rescue services. It conducts training sessions in ladder raises and work, rope exercises and forcible entry. It offers information regarding fire prevention and safety at homes, churches, restaurants and commercial buildings. The department provides employment opportunities for citizens. It also teaches a variety of firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, extinguishment and overhaul tasks. The department organizes fire drills and conducts fire safety inspections at schools, nursing homes and risk management facilities. It is located in Porter, Texas.
