Bastrop Fire Department

10/16/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Assistant Chief Nick Laux🎓

Today, Assistant Fire Chief Laux graduated from the Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) Texas Fire Chiefs Academy in San Marcos after completing the two-year program.

The academy prepares current and future fire service leaders for the challenges of leading a department. It covers leadership, emergency management, finances, legislative issues, firefighter safety, and more. In the second year, each student researches a fire service topic and presents it to a panel of fire professionals. With graduation, he has also earned the Certified Fire Executive (CFE) designation.

This took two years of hard work and a big commitment of his time. We're proud of you, Chief, and grateful for your dedication to the Bastrop Fire Department and our community! 👏🚒

10/09/2026

📚❤️ Thank you, Bastrop Public Library, for having us back for Story Time this week! We loved seeing so many smiling faces, answering great questions, and letting the kids climb aboard the fire truck. 🚒

Learning about fire safety is a lot more fun with friends. Thank you to all the families who joined us! 🧑‍🚒

10/08/2026

Upcoming prescribed burn at Camp Swift.

🔥Prescribed Fire Notice🔥

Texas A&M Forest Service personnel will be conducting prescribed fires at Camp Swift near Bastrop as part of the Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy. Prescribed fire is the planned application of low-intensity fire to the landscape by fire and fuel specialists to maintain healthy, resilient landscapes.

Agency firefighters plan to burn portions of Unit 7 during two training sessions scheduled for Oct. 7-8 and Oct. 13-14. Burning will occur on one day during each session, depending on weather and conditions Unit 7 consists of 234 acres and will be divided into north and south sections, with one section planned for each session.

These burns are designed to meet multiple land management objectives, including reducing hazardous fuel loading, managing understories, improving wildlife habitat, improving range management, and serving as a public demonstration.

These burns provide fire personnel working on various qualifications the opportunity to train under a planned environment. The burns at Camp Swift also serve as field exercises for S-219, Firing Operations, courses held during the academy.

Each prescribed burn unit has defined weather parameters and firing patterns to ensure that the objectives are met and conducted safely. Texas A&M Forest Service personnel will monitor all prescribed burns to evaluate achievement of goals and help guide future prescriptions.

Nearby residents may see smoke during ignition operations, but it should have no impact on nearby roadways. These effects will be mitigated by conducting the burns on days with good ventilation so that smoke will be dispersed away from communities.

10/07/2026

🚒📚 We had a great time at the Bastrop Public Library for Story Time today!

A big thank you to the library for inviting us out to spend some time with the kids. Our firefighters showed them what we look like fully dressed in our firefighting gear, so they can recognize us and know not to be afraid if they ever see us during an emergency. ❤️

The kids also got an up-close look at the fire truck and learned about some of the different tools and equipment we use to help keep our community safe. 🚒🔥

Couldn’t make it today? We’ll be back at the Bastrop Public Library again this Friday! We hope to see you there!

Thank you again to the library for having us and for giving us the opportunity to share a little fire safety with some of the youngest members of our community! 👨‍🚒❤️

09/24/2026

🚒 Bastrop Fire Department — TIFMAS Deployment

Bastrop Fire Department personnel have been proud to participate in a recent Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) deployment, assisting with wildland fire operations across West Texas.

Our crews have traveled throughout the region, working alongside firefighters and agencies from across the state to help protect communities, homes, property, and critical infrastructure from active wildland fires.

From Fort Stockton to San Angelo and surrounding areas, our firefighters have been working long hours in challenging conditions, performing structure protection, mop-up, and monitoring operations.

We’re proud of our members who continue to answer the call beyond our own community and represent Bastrop Fire Department across the state.

09/11/2026

On this solemn 25th anniversary, let us remember the lives taken and honor the ongoing legacy of the first responders and everyday heroes who stepped up in our darkest hour. May we always cherish our freedom and care for one another. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Faist on successfully completing his probationary period!

We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment he has shown throughout his probation. We look forward to seeing him continue to grow and serve our department and community.

Congratulations, Firefighter Faist! 🎉

08/25/2026

Burn Ban Order now in effect as of 5pm today, August 24th.

𝟬𝟴/𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥

A 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 has been issued for Bastrop County and will go into effect today at 5:00 PM This 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 will remain in effect through Monday (09/14/2026).

The 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 remains in effect even if you experience rain.

𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪. 𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 https://www.bastropcounty.gov/page/em.outdoor_burning.

08/05/2026

07/21/2026

City of Bastrop TX Fire Department is currently hiring for the following positions:

-Driver/Engineer
-Firefighter

Benefits include:
• 48/96 work schedule
• TMRS retirement (2:1 match at 7%)
• 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance for employee

-Driver/Engineer starting $60,686.08
-Firefighter starting $56,341.00

Applications available online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bastrop

Application deadline is August 8, 2026.