Josh Taylor Promoted to Assistant Fire Chief at Community Volunteer Fire Department
In a significant step forward for emergency services in the Lost Creek area, the Community Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) has announced the promotion of longtime team member Josh Taylor to the role of Assistant Fire Chief.
Chief Taylor, who has dedicated the past 10 years to serving the department with professionalism and a deep commitment to the community, will now oversee both the Fire and EMS divisions. His new responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, supporting Battalion Chiefs and Station Officers, and enhancing the department’s emergency response capabilities across the growing region.
Residents of Lost Creek—located within the CVFD’s service area—are directly impacted by this leadership update, which aims to strengthen both emergency preparedness and day-to-day public safety operations in the neighborhoods the department serves.
“Please join us in congratulating Chief Taylor on this well-deserved achievement and milestone in his career,” CVFD shared in a public announcement. “He has shown outstanding leadership and dedication to both our team and the residents we serve.”
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The Assistant Fire Chief plays a pivotal role in the department, with oversight responsibilities spanning fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services, and professional development. The position requires a combination of strategic planning, policy development, and daily operational management to ensure the department continues delivering high-quality service across all divisions.
Founded in 1971, the Community Volunteer Fire Department has grown from a single hand-built station to a full-service, all-hazard agency with a team of approximately 300 paid and volunteer personnel. Today, the department responds to more than 12,000 calls each year, providing fire protection, EMS, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and community outreach.
Serving an estimated population of 150,000 residents, CVFD covers large unincorporated portions of Southwestern Harris County and Northeastern Fort Bend County—including the communities of Alief, Mission Bend, Cinco Ranch, and Lost Creek. The department is contracted by Harris/Fort Bend Emergency Services District #100 and governed by the Community Protection Agency, which acts as its board of directors.
For residents of Lost Creek, this promotion marks a continued investment in leadership that reflects both the department’s deep roots and its forward-thinking commitment to safety. Chief Taylor’s promotion signals not just a career milestone, but a renewed focus on operational excellence and community-centered service.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
