HFD suppression delivers 250+ GPM; a 30-minute fire generates 7,500 gallons. Combined fire-smoke-water restoration requires IICRC FSRT + WRT-certified crews sequencing both protocols.
A residential structure fire produces three distinct categories of damage: heat/flame damage at the origin, smoke damage throughout the home, and water damage from fire suppression. Houston Fire Department deploys 250+ gallons per minute through 1.75″ attack lines. A 30-minute fire scene generates 7,500 gallons of fire suppression water that must be remediated alongside smoke and char damage. Our crews hold both IICRC FSRT (Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician) and WRT (Water Damage Restoration Technician) credentials to address all three damage types.
Structural damage at the origin. Charred lumber, melted plastic, calcined drywall.
Throughout the home. Wet smoke, dry smoke, protein, oil-based soot residues.
HFD attack lines deliver 250+ GPM. Saturates contents, structure, HVAC.
A fire-only restoration company will dry the water, but never address the soot bonded to structural framing. A water-only restoration company will deodorize the home, but miss the mold growing on saturated wet smoke residues. Combined fire/water restoration requires sequencing both protocols simultaneously.
Board up, tarp roof, secure perimeter. Coordinate with HFD fire marshal release. Begin contents pack-out for cleaning.
Truck-mounted extraction of all standing water. Wet smoke residues create slurry that requires specialized cleaning chemistry.
Air movers and dehumidifiers staged. Smoke-saturated drywall typically removed during this phase (combined demolition).
HEPA vacuuming, chemical sponging, dry-cleaning soot from intact framing, ceiling joists, attic decking. IICRC FSRT protocols.
Hydroxyl generators (occupant-safe) or ozone (vacant). Thermal fogging for deep odor neutralization in absorbent materials.
Full duct cleaning. Replace soot-contaminated flex duct. AHU coil and blower wheel manual cleaning. Final air quality verification.