The Port Isabel V. Fire department serves zone 5 with a population over 4,845 and cover 16.0 square miles. The Cameron County Judge at the time was Judge Ray Ramon. Currently, the department has 14 volunteer members one has full-time job.
Personnel Skill Level:
2 Completed Module 4:Firefighter 2 (Advanced)
6 Completed Module 2:Firefighter 1 (Basic)
6 Completed Module 1:Firefighter 1 (Intro)
Emergency Medical Skill Levels
1 Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate 1
21 Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Services Provided
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Port Isabel EMS Profile PDF
The department has the following vehicles and equipment:
2015 Freight liner Pumper/Tanker
2006 KME Pumper/Tanker
2000 International Pumper
2012 Ford F-550 Rescue
3 TNT Jaws of Life
2 TNT Ram Bar
2 Chain Saw
1 K12
2008 Globe Structural Firefighting Gear
Notations:
There had been no time lost due to injuries in the past year.
The department at this time is able to self-sustain with the budget allocated by the city.
The department has access to heavy and portable equipment from the city and school.
The department has always been actively involved with hurricane preparedness and community outreach assistance such as Red Cross, Baptist Church Mobile necessity assistance, MACC, and FEMA Staging Area.