History of RPFD

RPFD was founded by a handful of volunteers in 2000, and thus is the youngest fire department in Montgomery County. Initially serving the community of River Plantation out of station 171 (next to the country club) with one fire truck, RPFD has since been tasked by Emergency Services District 5 to provide fire and rescue services for the 39 square mile area that ESD 5 encompasses southeast of the Conroe city limits. 36 personnel (1 fulltime fire chief, 27 volunteer professionals, 8 part-time duty crew members) serve the area out of 2 fire stations and with various equipment.

RPFD may be the youngest fire department in Montgomery County, but its members have years of training and experience to maintain safety and protection. This is a continuous process that requires time and dedication 365 days of the year and 24 hours each day.

The Areas Served

Emergency Services District 5 encompasses a 30 square mile area that has the following general boundaries:

North - Conroe City Limits, East - FM 1314, 3083, South - State Hwy 242, San Jacinto River West - San Jacinto River east to river bridge, FM  1314 to Greenbough

This area is mainly rural with some suburban communities, and light commercial - industrial areas.

The following areas communities are serviced by RPFD:

As part of Montgomery County Mutual Aide Agreement, RPFD also responds to assist other fire departments when they call for it. When there is a response needed in ESD #5 territory, RPFD will either respond with an additional unit and/or has automatic response arraignments with other agencies, managed through dispatching from FireComm.