ESD No. 11 adds two 24-hour ambulance stations in Spring

Harris County Emergency Service District No. 11 announced on Jan. 13 that it has added two 24-hour ambulance stations serving the Spring area, bringing the district’s total to 15 stations. The move is intended to strengthen emergency medical coverage across northern Harris County and reduce response times for the roughly 700,000 residents inside the district’s 177-square-mile service area.

Station 602, located at 2900 Cypresswood Drive, is a renovated facility, while Station 603 at 22310 Springwoods Village Parkway is a brand-new building. District leaders said the additions will improve geographic coverage and staffing flexibility, allowing ambulances to be staged closer to high-demand neighborhoods and major thoroughfares in the Spring and Springwoods Village corridors.

For local residents, the change aims to shorten the interval between a 911 call and the arrival of trained paramedics and emergency technicians. Shorter response times are a key factor in outcomes for cardiac arrest, severe trauma, and other time-sensitive emergencies; by placing resources nearer to where calls originate, ESD No. 11 expects to close gaps that have developed as northern Harris County has grown.

Adding two stations also spreads call volume across the district’s network of stations, which can reduce long relocations of ambulances to cover distant calls and keep more units available in densely populated zones. That matters in peak periods such as weekend events, rush-hour traffic, or large-scale incidents when demand can spike and every minute counts.

The new locations reflect ongoing investments in local emergency medical infrastructure. Station 602’s renovation repurposes existing space to return a 24-hour ambulance presence to Cypresswood Drive, while Station 603’s construction expands coverage toward Springwoods Village Parkway, a corridor with new residential and commercial development.

Residents should note the new station addresses as the district integrates them into its deployment plans and dispatch maps. In practical terms, the change means ambulances will be based closer to many Spring-area homes, businesses, and schools, which could translate to quicker stabilizing care and faster transport to hospitals when needed.

As ESD No. 11 brings Station 602 and Station 603 online, the district’s broader goal is clearer: create a more resilient, responsive emergency medical system for northern Harris County. For residents, the immediate result should be improved access to urgent care, and the longer-term benefit is a stronger safety net as the region continues to grow.