Emergencies:
Police, Fire & Medical: Call 911
- City of Houston covers the incorporated areas of South Belt for police, fire and medical emergencies.
- Southeast Volunteer Fire Department covers the unincorporated areas for fire and medical emergencies.
- Constable Gary Freeman and the Harris County Sheriff serve the unincorporated areas for police protection.
Southeast Volunteer Fire Department
The Southeast Volunteer Fire Department has been serving the South Belt unincorporated area since March 1972. SVFD is currently averaging 1,200 calls a year for the combined fire and ambulance calls. The group has a paid crew which works 5 days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Approximately 37 volunteers are currently involved with SVFD.
SVFD has two locations, San Jacinto College South and Hughes Road in Sagemeadow. SVFD's equipment consists of 2 ambulances, 2 fire engines, a rescue truck, a 4-wheel drive booster for grass fires and two officer vehicles. To volunteer to join SVFD call 281-485-7576. Meetings are held 7 pm. every Thursday at the Hughes Road station. The SVFD is in the process of planning a new station to be located on Scarsdale. The department has 3 Class A Pumpers and 2 ALS Ambulances.
South Belt Security Alliance
The South Belt Security Alliance was organized to give additional security surveillance to the Sagemont and Kirkwood sections within the city of Houston. The program has one vehicle and is contracted through Constable Gary Freeman's office. Security officers patrol the area daily, making approximately 2,500 calls a year. The alliance is funded by donations from Sagemont and Kirkwood residents. For information contact Linda Arnone 281-484-2766. In case of emergency dial 911.
Department of Public Safety
Located at 111 Tri-Star, at Highway 3 across from Ellington Field. This office issues Driver Licenses, Learner's permits and official identification cards. The office is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. For information call 281-486-8242.