Nueces County ESD 2

06/04/2026

ESD2, CCFD are currently operating at a significant traffic accident with injuries on Highway 361 & Newport Pass.

Expect traffic delays in the area

06/03/2026

Preparing for the worst, to ensure we provide the best! ESD 2 had another successful day of training with the United States Coast Guard. Beach season, summer season, hurricane season. WE STAND READY!

06/02/2026

Incredible displays of service as units from CCFD, ESD2 & NAS responded to a residential fire 2200 Sussex Dr. The Home did sustain significant damage on the inside, but crews were able to work together and rescue multiple pets from the house and get them medical attention. Strong team work 💪

06/02/2026

Teamwork on full display!

05/30/2026

Units from CCFD & ESD2 are operating at a house fire at the 14000 blk of Man O War Cr. Please remain clear of this area while responders work.

05/25/2026

Freedom isn’t Free. Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

Tonight ESD2 & CCFD responded to a single vehicle rollover at the intersection of Easy St and Whiteley Dr. One vehicle was located upside down in the ditch. The vehicle was occupied by one person who was uninjured. There were no other parties involved.

05/23/2026

Padre Island community. A small grass fire was ignited from a lightning strike across the canal from Isabella Court. There’s no danger to anything in the area and the small fire should burn itself out fairly quickly. Officials are aware of the fire and no additional 911 calls are needed. Stay Dry!

05/20/2026

This week, during EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank all of our personnel for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism you show every single day. From medical calls to critical emergencies, your commitment to serving our community does not go unnoticed. We are proud of the work you do and grateful for the care you provide to the citizens and visitors of our district.

We would also like to give a huge thank you to Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area for stopping by and providing food and gifts for our crews. Your generosity and support mean a lot to our department and the men and women who serve this community.

05/20/2026

Goat 🐐 incredibly honored to work with this true professional day in a day out serving our great community

Known for his forward-thinking mindset and passion for EMS improvement, Albert believes Corpus Christi has the potential to become one of the best fire-based EMS systems in the state through innovation, teamwork, and action from everyone involved.

Albert Villarreal has served the Corpus Christi Fire Department for 25 years and currently serves on C[1]Shift at Station 15, working across the medic, ladder, squad, and brush apparatus. Throughout his career, he has become known not only as an outstanding paramedic, but also as a mentor, educator, and strong advocate for advancing EMS within the department.

Albert originally entered EMS while taking an EMT-Basic course as preparation for nursing school, but everything changed after his first ride-out with a CCFD medic unit. “I was hooked,” he said. Nearly 26 years later, he says the fire department continues to offer something unmatched: “Family, excitement, something new every shift, camaraderie, and the thrill of the unknown when the tones drop.”

In addition to serving the community in the field, Albert teaches future paramedics at Del Mar College.

For him, the greatest reward is knowing he can play even a small role in the success of the next
generation. His teaching philosophy centers around growth, humility, and learning from mistakes. “I do not allow the word ‘fail’ in our classroom,” he said. “If we allow ourselves to learn and grow from that fall…that’s falling forward.”

Albert believes high-quality patient care requires paramedics to think beyond skills alone. “We must be clinicians; not technicians,” he said.

What continues to motivate him after so many years may surprise people: “Fear,” he explained. Not fear that weakens confidence, but the kind that quietly pushes him to keep learning, preparing, and improving for the moments when patients need him most.

Outside of work and teaching, Albert enjoys spending time with his wife and family, whether it’s finding a local hole-in-the-wall restaurant or playing golf with his boys and fellow members of the department.

As part of EMS Week, we are proud to recognize Firefighter II EMS Albert Villarreal for his dedication to patient care, mentorship, education, and continued commitment to the Corpus Christi community.