OUR
HISTORY
Our Emergency Services District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas. Montgomery County ESD 1 was the first Emergency Services District formed in Montgomery County and is governed by a board of five Commissioners. These Commissioners must reside in the district and are appointed for a two year term by the Montgomery County Commissioners Court.
Effective October 1, 2016, Montgomery County ESD #12 entered in to an Interlocal Agreement with Montgomery County ESD # 1. The purpose of this agreement was to provide less costly, yet more efficient fire protection for the residents of ESD #12 and ESD #1. This agreement also provided both districts with additional equipment and more experienced manpower which resulted in the utmost protection.
On November 7, 2017 the residents of both districts voted in favor of consolidating ESD #12 and ESD #1. The new name for the merged districts became “Montgomery County ESD 1”.
Montgomery County ESD 1 currently has 143 full-time employees and covers 200 square miles. There are 8 fire stations strategically located throughout the district, which respond to a total of over 10,000 emergency incidents annually. Due to the expanded area and relationships with other agencies, the department has numerous specialized areas of training, which include but are not limited to structural collapse, wildland firefighting, swift water rescue, and rescue diver operation.
2027
Opening of New Fire Station 91/Administration and Fire House 92
The department has plans for another significant milestone with the opening of the new Station 91, a modern Administration Building, and Firehouse 92, expanding operational capacity while supporting continued growth and exceptional service to the community.
2026
Purchase of Single Lane Blocking Apparatus
The department expanded its roadway safety fleet with the addition of a single-lane blocking apparatus, further protecting firefighters and first responders working incidents on busy roadways.
2025
Opening of Station 96 / State of the Art Training Facility
Station 96 opened alongside a modern training facility designed to provide firefighters with advanced, hands-on training opportunities while expanding emergency response capabilities throughout the district.
2025
Awarded SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant
The department was awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, helping strengthen staffing levels, improve emergency response capabilities, and better serve the growing community.
2024
Purchase of multi-lane blocking apparatus
To enhance firefighter safety during roadway emergencies, the department purchased a specialized multi-lane blocking apparatus designed to provide increased protection for personnel operating in high-traffic environments.
2024
75th Anniversary
The department proudly celebrated its 75th Anniversary, honoring decades of dedicated service, community partnerships, and the firefighters who have helped shape its legacy since its founding.
2023
Opening of Logistics Facility
A centralized Logistics Facility was established to support daily operations, equipment management, maintenance, and resource distribution, improving efficiency across the department.
2022
Formed our own in-house Fire Academy
The department launched its own in-house Fire Academy, creating a dedicated training program to develop highly skilled firefighters while maintaining consistent standards of excellence and professionalism.
2018
Opening of Station 95
Station 95 officially opened its doors, expanding emergency response coverage and strengthening the district’s ability to provide faster, more reliable service to the growing community
