Spindletop FOOLS

06/04/2026

Few spots left! HB2604 eligible class
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Send your guys to get a real life understanding of pump ops, water supply, and fire attack.

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06/03/2026

Reminder coming Sunday June 14th to Port Arthur!!! Free for all Firefighters. Hope to see all you FOOLS and non-FOOLS there!

05/31/2026

Thirteen years ago today, May 31, 2013, the Houston Fire Department experienced its darkest day.

A five-alarm fire at the Southwest Inn on the Southwest Freeway brought crews from Stations 51 and 68 to what would become the deadliest incident in HFD history. As firefighters worked to search and suppress the blaze, the roof collapsed, trapping crews inside.

Four firefighters were killed that day. A fifth, Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling, lost both legs in the fire and passed away in 2017 from complications related to his injuries.

We remember Captain Matthew Renaud, Engineer Operator Robert Bebee, Firefighter Robert Garner, Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, and Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling.

They sacrificed everything. We will never forget.

05/18/2026

Today we mourn the passing of Houston Fire Department Captain Clifford Reed.

Captain Reed was more than a firefighter, he was a Houston Fire Department legend. His name carries weight because of the way he served, the way he led, and the example he set for future generations of firefighters.

He represented the heart of aggressive interior fire attack: courage, discipline, confidence and commitment to improving his craft. His influence reached beyond the fireground through his development of the "Reed Hood", a tool born from real fireground experience and a deep understanding of what firefighters need when operating in dangerous conditions.

Captain Reed helped shape the culture of the Houston Fire Department through his knowledge, his leadership, his innovation, and his dedication.

Men like Captain Reed leave an impact that does not fade.

Rest easy, Captain Reed. Your legacy will continue to ride with the Houston Fire Department. Our prayers are with your family, friends and all who had the honor of knowing and working beside you.

-Brother Erik Marquez

05/14/2026

We are 4 months out from the 2026 FOOLS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION. Get registered today at www.foolsinternational.com

05/08/2026

05/03/2026

Spindletop FOOLS presents a Dagum Lecture Series with Kevin Pfluger, Tom Hollick, and Noah Katz. June 14th. 549 4th in Port Arthur Texas. Free for all. Hope to see all of you there!

04/30/2026

A lot of work and reps were put out in the last three days. It is awesome to see the passion of the fire service continuing to grow. The profession is hungry so the best thing you can do is feed it.

Thanks to the instructors who put their time and energy into the students.

Thanks the students for giving 100%, showing up, and showing out.

Thank you to Bridge City FD for use of the facilities and equipment to make this possible.

Thank you to Casco Industries for the nozzles and helmet raffle.

Thank you Delta for the K2 FLIR Camera to help us better supervise the students in an IDLH atmosphere.

Thank you Siddons-Martin for the swag raffle for our students.

This class goes to show there is a lot of people willing to support firefighters wanting to better themselves.

FOOLS forever
PTB-FTM