SpaceX Builds Its Own Fire Department At Starbase
At Starbase, SpaceX Is Taking Firefighting Into Its Own Hands SpaceX is stepping up its safety game — at Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands by forming a dedicated volunteer fire department. The move gives the company even greater control over emergency response operations at its massive Texas launch and manufacturing hub, known for its ambitious — and often fiery — rocket development tests. Image Credits:SpaceX A New Chapter In SpaceX’s Safety Strategy According to a certificate of formation filed with the Texas Secretary of State on June 30 , the new entity is officially called the Starbase Volunteer Fire Department . The nonprofit organization lists its headquarters at 1 Rocket Road in Brownsville , the same address as SpaceX’s Starbase. Two of the three directors named on the filing are SpaceX employees — Cody Dye , an environmental health and safety manager, and Kevin Bagnall , in-house counsel. The document is signed by another SpaceX attorney, Stephen Herndon . What …
