An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas established to provide fire suppression and/or emergency medical services. In order to create an ESD, a petition must be signed by registered voters within the proposed protection district and presented to the County Commissioner’s Court. A board of five commissioners is then elected to run the ESD. ESDs are governed under the State of Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 775 and are funded by collecting a tax that can be no more than $0.10 per $100 of property value. ESDs may collect an additional percentages of sales tax within their territory if it is approved by the voters in the district.

Harris Fort Bend ESD #100 (HFBESD100) was established in 1997 by the voters in our protection district shown below. Since its creation, HFBESD100 has contracted with Community Volunteer Fire Department to provide both fire protection and emergency medical services. Community Volunteer Fire Department is currently rated as an Insurance Service Office (ISO) Class 1 fire department, which is the highest rating possible. This is a direct result of demonstrating excellence in the fire protection services in our district. HFBESD100 has played a major role in this achievement by providing funding for personnel and making major purchases such as fire engines, ambulances, fire stations, and training facilities.

Harris Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 100 is setting a regional standard through its leadership in comprehensive training programs and its demonstrated commitment to responding effectively to emerging public safety needs. By proactively developing the skills and capabilities of emergency personnel and maintaining readiness to support complex operations, the District exemplifies best practices in governance and service delivery.

A central pillar of their success is their investment in workforce development through a training center that has become a regional asset. This facility includes a five story burn building and is routinely used by multiple state agencies and surrounding departments to conduct both foundational and advanced training. Each year, they prepare approximately 100 cadets through their Firefighter Academy. Additionally, the District’s Emergency Medical Technician certification program trains approximately 80 EMT cadets annually.

The District’s impact extends beyond training. In 2021, the District established WestCom, a state-of-the-art emergency communications center that currently provides dispatch services for 11 agencies and is slated to expand to serve 20 agencies in the near future. This growth will significantly enhance regional response coordination across jurisdictional boundaries. The District also oversees the CVFD Tactical Medical Team, which supports both regional and federal agencies during high-risk operations. Most recently, the Community Volunteer Fire Department operating under the governance of this District was selected to assist with planning for the upcoming FIFA World Cup; a clear reflection of the confidence placed in the District’s governance structure and operational systems. Taken together, these efforts demonstrate that Harris-Fort Bend Emergency Services District No. 100 is not only prepared to take on this project, but are uniquely qualified to do so with professionalism, foresight, and proven success.