College Station Professional Firefighters Association

Station 2 had a friendly visitor today! Big thanks to CSPD for assisting the safe removal and relocation of the alligator. With the rain, these animals may be out and about more so keep an eye out, don’t approach, and contact animal control to safely capture and relocate to a safe place!

Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our hearts are with the family and friends they left behind.

Your College Station Fire Department Hazmat Team assisted South Brazos County Fire Department / ESD 1 with training new members on hazardous materials operations and awareness. Training focused on hazard recognition, using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) for decision making, product control concepts, and hands-on practice with multiple decontamination setup options. Building capability across our region helps strengthen the response of all agencies and improves readiness when hazardous materials incidents occur. Strong partnerships and shared training make a difference before the call ever comes in.

Thank you Karma Kolache for helping us give appreciation to the men and women in law enforcement serving College Station. From those that have fallen, to the ones keeping us safe as we speak, thank you for the sacrifices made by you and your families.

In addition to our own College Station Police Department, we’re thankful for our local agencies like the Brazos County Sheriff's Office, Texas A&M University Police Department, Brazos County Constables, City of Bryan Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI - Houston, and our deputies in our very own College Station Fire Department Fire Marshal Office!

Real talk: We couldn’t do our jobs without the amazing nurses in this town. 🙌

From the ER hand-offs to the long shifts behind the scenes, you are the backbone of College Station’s healthcare. We’re proud to call you our partners on the frontline.

To all the nurses keeping our community healthy—we see you, we appreciate you, and we’ve got your back. Happy Nurses Week! 🚑💨+🏥

Join us in the comments by tagging a nurse who makes a difference in our town! 👇

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You may see you're College Station Firefighters sporting green this month because mental health awareness is very important in our profession.

The average person experiences a few traumatic events in their entire lifetime. A firefighter or paramedic can experience an average of 9 in a single year. Over a 25-30 year career, that cumulative stress takes a heavy toll. Nearly 20% of fire and EMS professionals face PTSD, and many more silently navigate burnout, sleep deprivation, and depression.

We are proud to show up for College Station on your worst days. But for Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to peel back the curtain: firefighters are human, and the mental health crisis in our profession is real.

This month isn’t just about us, though. It’s a reminder that we all need to watch each other’s backs. If you have a friend, family member, or coworker who seems off, don't wait for them to ask for help.

Here are 3 simple ways to check in on the people you care about 👇

👀 1. Mention what you notice. Instead of a generic "Are you okay?" (which usually gets a "I'm fine"), try pointing out a change. “You’ve seemed a little quiet lately, and I just wanted to see how you’re holding up.”

🛑 2. Resist the “fix-it” reflex. You don’t need to have the answers or play therapist. Most of the time, people just need to say things out loud without someone trying to immediately solve the problem.

🚪 3. Normalize the struggle. Let them know the door is open. “I know you’ve had a lot on your plate lately. I’m always around if you just need to vent—no judgment.”

Check on your strong friends 💪. Check on your quiet friends 🤫. Check on your local first responders 🚑

We’re all in this together. 🤝

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