The San Jacinto County First Responders (SJCFR) organization was established in 2002 to organize, support, maintain, and operate as a non-profit entity. Our purpose is to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and rescue from qualified First Responders to those in need in San Jacinto County, Texas.

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The SJCFR organization engages in a mutual aid and signed agreement with the contracted ambulance provider for the SJC Emergency Service District (ESD).

We are your average everyday citizens who carry a radio, who are trained and qualified to possess a medical certification and who want to help provide medical care to our fellow citizens. We are your neighbors, community members, and fellow working class individuals who volunteer their time to respond to 911 calls. Due to the immense size of our county, we strive to provide life saving measures until an ambulance can arrive.

SJC FIRST RESPONDERS – NEWS

Kinder Morgan Donates $100,000 to San Jacinto County First Responders

On September 17, Kinder Morgan Inc. donated $100,000 to San Jacinto County First Responders (SJCFR) in support of the organization’s service to the community. The unrestricted donation was provided with no earmarks, allowing SJCFR to direct the funds where they are most needed.

SJCFR is an all-volunteer, credentialed team of Emergency Medical Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians. Team members respond to 911 calls and provide medical coverage at community events, including rodeos, football games, fairs, and revivals. The organization also offers CPR/AED training and health education seminars.

SJCFR is led by Chief Kaitlin Cook, a former Army combat medic who now teaches at Coldspring-Oakhurst High School.

SJCFR extends its sincere appreciation to Kinder Morgan for this generous investment in local emergency response and community health.

SJC First Responders training levels are posted at the bottom of the About page.

Looking for a form? Forms are available on our Transparency page.

FUNDRAISERS/DONATIONS

Similar to Volunteer Fire Stations, we are funded by the county’s Emergency Services District and hold fundraisers to better equip our volunteers and refurbish our station.

Follow our Events page for fundraisers and classes.

We have been making progress by attending community events, schools, as promised in 2023, when we had a change in management, began implementing additional fundraisers and recruiting more members, both medically trained and not, cleaning and renovating our station, and making our financials accessible to everyone.

We believe in transparency since we rely on public funds through taxes, donations, and grants to function.

We can use your support.