During October 1952, a small group of citizens established the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department and in November, received a donated truck from a local water department.

In March 1953, a Firemen’s Ball was held at Riverside Marina to raise funds for the new department. Twenty-eight honorary memberships were sold, earning the department $348.

On March 31, 1953, the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department charter was approved. The newly chartered department consisted of ten people. Mr. Houston was designated by the ten-member department as the new Fire Chief.

During May 1953, a query was mailed to citizens requesting input with determining the location for a fire station.

On May 20, 1953, the membership approved selling acquired property on Market Street and purchasing property at Hollywood and 10th Street.

On June 29, 1953, Chief Houston’s home was destroyed in a morning fire while he was away from the area seeking to purchase a fire truck. Later in the day, after returning home to report he was not able to purchase the fire truck and finding his home had burned, Chief Houston resigned.

On January 14, 1954, the Department reported that they had traded three lots to the local water department with the water department providing a building for use as a fire station. The department also reported they had received donation of an old Dodge truck chassis from a citizen. After members spent countless hours on the almost impossible task of building an operational firefighting truck, the pumper was placed in service. The homemade pumper was nick named “Old Betsy,” and provided the department over six years of almost flawless service.

The members of the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department often participated in weekly and monthly training and membership meetings . Evening meetings also included needed truck maintenance and station cleaning.

During December 1959, the Department received delivery of a new International/Howe pumper with a 750 gallon per minute pump and a 500-gallon water tank.

During 1966, the Department purchased a GMC brush fire truck with four-wheel drive and a 250 gallon per minute PTO pump with pump and roll capability.

During 1967, the Department purchased three lots on Hollywood Street for $2,500 for a future fire station. The property was previously traded in 1954 to the local water department.

During 1968, a new 35’ X 75’ fire station was constructed on Hollywood Street. A new Fire Fox/Ward LaFrance pumper with a 1000 gallon per minute pump and a 750-gallon water tank was purchased.

During January 1970, G.B. Jones, the last remaining department member that was one of the original charter members, passed away.

During 1972, a new Ford Pumper and a new Ford Station Wagon was purchased. A used American LaFrance open cab pumper was purchased to be used for water relay pumping operations.

On July 1, 1975, E. J. Mitchell and R. M. Doyal received the Department’s first award for 20 years of continuous service.

During 1979, the Department purchased a Ford Pumper with a 1000 gallon per minute pump and a 750-gallon water tank.

During 1984, Station 2 was built at 14422 Wallisville Road near Purple Sage, to address new housing and commercial development north of Woodforest.

The Department purchased a used 75’ Pitman Snorkel Truck from the Houston Fire Department for $21,500.

The Department purchased a new FMC Pumper with a 1000 gallon per minute pump and a 750-gallon water tank.

The Department purchased a new Ferrara Pumper with a 1250 gallon per minute pump and a 750-gallon water tank.

The Department purchased a new Freightliner Rescue Truck.

During 2000, the Department supports the official petition to create a Texas Rural Fire Prevention District covering the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department response district.

During May 2001, the Department began a paid Daytime crew to staff fire apparatus.

On December 18, 2001, Harris County Commissioners approved an election to create a Texas Rural Fire Prevention District covering the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department response district.

On Saturday, February 2, 2002, a public election determined voter approval to create Harris County Rural Fire Prevention District 12. Soon after the election, the Harris County Rural Fire Prevention District 12 entered into a contractual agreement with the Department to provide fire protection services within the District’s boundaries.

During 2002, The Department purchased property on Hershe for Station 1 and agreed to sell the current station location to Harris County Water Control & Improvement District No. 36.

During 2003 the Department purchased a Ford Expedition for the Fire Chief and a Ford F-250 pick-up truck.

During 2004 the Department acquired a Fire Prevention Safety Trailer to use to educate elementary school students about fire safety and emergency exit of their homes during an emergency.

During 2005 the Department awarded a contract for the construction of Station 1 on Hershe Street. The new Station 1 location address was changed to 911 Hollywood Street.

During 2006 the Department received delivery of two Ferrara/Spartan Pumpers each with a 1500 gallon per minute pump and a 750-gallon water tank; and a Ferrara/Spartan Ladder Truck with a 105’ ladder, a 1500 gallon per minute pump and a 300-gallon water tank.

On January 21, 2006, a grand opening of the new Station 1 was held and the first reunion for all past and present Department members.

During 2009, the Department received delivery of two Ferrara/Spartan Pumpers each with a 1500 gallon per minute pump, 750-gallon water tanks; and received 2 Ford 250 pick-up trucks.

During 2012, part-time daily staffing was increased from five firefighters to nine firefighters on duty.

During 2012, Station 2 received major upgrades to better accommodate part-time and volunteer personnel.

In January 2013, four Department Volunteer Firefighters were injured after a pickup truck struck Engine 14 at an intersection causing it to roll over. Engine 14 was destroyed in the collision. The four volunteer injured firefighters were able to quickly recover and return to full Volunteer Firefighter duty.

On February 11, 2013, the Department hired their first full-time Fire Chief.

On March 4, 2014, Harris County ESD 12 Commissioners adopted a resolution to directly provide fire protection services to the District and discontinuing the use of the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department. The Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief was hired as the Harris County ESD 12 - Cloverleaf Fire Department's first full-time Fire Chief.

On April 28, 2014, Harris County ESD 12 – Cloverleaf Fire Department, began operation utilizing part-time firefighters to provide fire protection services to the community.

On April 28, 2014, after over 61 years of service, the members of the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department ended fire protection services to the community and dissolved the Department.