Houston Fire Department Budget 2025. The proposed $7.3 billion 2025 fiscal year budget has $627 million allocated to the houston fire department. During tuesday’s budget committee meeting, councilmembers expressed concern they hadn’t had enough time.
It also strengthens collaboration with other levels of government and addresses public safety staffing needs with five cadet classes for the houston fire and houston police departments. Mayor john whitmire is proposing a 5% budget cut across city departments, excluding fire and police due to the city possibly facing a budget shortfall in fiscal year 2025.