Fire Department News

Please Join the Corpus Christi Fire Department, Corpus Christi Police Department and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department as they commemorate the fallen heroes of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Corpus Christi will pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, through a series of memorial events organized by various public safety entities. These events, which are open to the public, offer a solemn opportunity to remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on that tragic day.

As the Independence Day holiday approaches, the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) reminds residents and visitors that the possession or discharge of fireworks within the city limits, including all city beaches, is illegal.

In response to critical drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, Nueces County has extended its 60-day burn ban, effective immediately. The ban applies to all unincorporated areas of the county and will remain in effect through April 28.

En respuesta a las condiciones críticas de sequía y al elevado riesgo de incendios forestales, el condado de Nueces ha extendido su prohibición de quemas por un periodo de 60 días, con efecto inmediato. La prohibición se aplica a todas las áreas no incorporadas del condado y permanecerá vigente hasta el 28 de abril.

The O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, located at 13101 Leopard Street, will be conducting a hazmat drill on Friday, March 20. First responders will participate in the simulated incident, which will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

In response to critical drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, Nueces County has issued a 60-day burn ban, effective immediately. 

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for a large influx of visitors to area beaches during Spring Break 2026. 

A cold front will push through late tonight into Friday morning, dropping temperatures to near freezing Friday night. Strong north winds will create hazardous marine conditions through Saturday. The City has protocols in place to ensure proper and safe City services, such as public safety, roads, water and wastewater, and animal care. 

The Corpus Christi Fire Department is proud to announce the arrival of the most advanced firefighting helmet technology introduced in the last 30 years, provided by Qwake Technology.