Sam Bass Fire Department

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Sam Bass Fire Department Mission
"To Preserve Life and Property" There were 10 charter members at that time and the annual operating budget was roughly $25,000.

History

The Sam Bass Fire Department began in 1980 as the Sam Bass Company of the Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department and was staffed solely by volunteers. All support was received through generous donations from the public. The original two fire trucks were a used 1971 brush truck that came from the oil fields and a 1946 Chevy pumper. They were housed in a 2-car garage that also served as the meeting and training facility. In 1984, the department obtained its first Class-A pumper and in the late 1980’s the Brushy Creek MUD donated a portable building that served as the first real classroom and office for the fire department. In the early 1990’s, three bays were built at Station 1 and the previous building was donated to a local church and hauled away. Over the years, two more bays have been added, along with a conference room, foyer, and living quarters for the crews. In the mid 1990’s, voters approved the creation of ESD 2 and in 1998 Sam Bass went from being a volunteer fire department to a combination department, utilizing both paid staff and volunteers. In 2003, station 2 was built. In February 2004, Station 2 was fully staffed and operational. In 2019 our 3rd station was built and fully staffed. Sam Bass Fire Department operates multiple apparatus and has mutual aid agreements with the Austin, Cedar Park, and Jollyville Fire Departments. SBFD is staffed daily by 10 paid crew members (three per station plus a Battalion Chief), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, operating on a 24 hours-on / 48 hours-off rotating schedule. Volunteers staff as an extra FF or full engine crew during high call volumes or major events.

Free car seat safety checks, this Sunday 10.18.26. For more information please email abrandt@sambassfd.com
10/13/2026

Free car seat safety checks, this Sunday 10.18.26. For more information please email [email protected]

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the newest member of the SBFD family. DPO Parker and his wife have welcomed ba...
10/13/2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the newest member of the SBFD family. DPO Parker and his wife have welcomed baby Charlotte into the world. Momma and baby are doing great with smiles everywhere. Welcome to the family!

Our Friends at Williamson County Emergency Services are hiring! Come join one of the best EMS services out there!
10/07/2026

Our Friends at Williamson County Emergency Services are hiring! Come join one of the best EMS services out there!

🚑 Now Hiring: Join WilCo EMS 🚑

Ready to make a difference where it matters most?

Williamson County EMS is now accepting full-time applications for:
• Field Paramedics

📅 Application window: October 5 – October 30, 2026

If you’re passionate about serving your community and being part of a dedicated, high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.wilcotx.gov/1895/WilCo-EMS-Careers

Williamson County burn ban has been lifted. Please burn with care.
10/07/2026

Williamson County burn ban has been lifted. Please burn with care.

🚨 SBFD friends & neighbors, staying informed & being prepared, IS the first step in safety 🚨 🌧️☔️ The US National Weathe...
09/29/2026

🚨 SBFD friends & neighbors, staying informed & being prepared, IS the first step in safety 🚨

🌧️☔️ The US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas has issued a Flood Watch for Williamson County, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m.

Did you know you can sign up to receive county emergency warnings sent to by text, email or phone? With the expected weather we will see over the next few days, now is the perfect time to sign up! More information can be found at

WarnCentralTexas.org is an emergency notification system for residents of central Texas. Disaster or public safety alerts are sent by phone, email, or text.

Hiring process is in full swing! 🚒🔥🧑‍🚒Applications are now closed and interviews are in progress. Good luck to everyone!...
09/19/2026

Hiring process is in full swing! 🚒🔥🧑‍🚒

Applications are now closed and interviews are in progress. Good luck to everyone! Here are some of the pictures from our Physical Agility Test (PAT).

Photo Credit to SBFD FF Mathew P***a

🚨We are less than a week away from our FREE Bystander CPR Training. This class is open for the first 10 sign-ups. More i...
09/18/2026

🚨We are less than a week away from our FREE Bystander CPR Training. This class is open for the first 10 sign-ups. More information can be found here https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjUQhgByF/

🚨Exciting news from our Community Risk & Reduction Team 🚨

September 23rd we are offering Bystander CPR Training for the first 10 that sign up. This is perfect for new learners! For more information please visit our website, https://www.sambassfd.com/crr.html

Sign Up here, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R5QvkFtfBiftsFsEAqxPpdDkEUytDr7lNyEVgEQnpfU/edit

I know some of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on 9/11. The images and impact of that day will ...
09/11/2026

I know some of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on 9/11. The images and impact of that day will always be remembered. Please take a moment to remember the 343 first responders that lost their lives. Our newest ladder truck now says “Keep Back 343 feet” on the back of the apparatus as a way to always remember the events of that day. All give some, but some gave all. Never forget.

Please use caution in the Jarrell area. Sam Bass Units on scene. Check social media for evacuation alerts.🚨
09/10/2026

Please use caution in the Jarrell area. Sam Bass Units on scene. Check social media for evacuation alerts.🚨

Update 4:57 p.m.

The fire has been contained, and evacuation orders have been canceled. Residents may safely return to the area.
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Update 3:46 p.m.

🚨 IMPORTANT EVACUATION INFORMATION

🚧 Southbound frontage I-35 from C Bud Stockton Loop to CR 310 is currently closed due to a fire incident in Jarrell.
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🚨 EVACUATION ALERT for Jarrell, TX.

A fire incident is occurring near Alsace Avenue in Jarrell.

Residents in the affected area should EVACUATE NOW and follow instructions from emergency personnel.

⚠️ Be prepared for potential road closures, traffic delays and reduced visibility due to smoke.

Avoid the area if possible.

Updates will be posted as they become available.

Happy Labor Day everyone! I smell a Physical Agility Test (PAT). Good luck to all the potential new recruits. Building t...
09/08/2026

Happy Labor Day everyone!

I smell a Physical Agility Test (PAT). Good luck to all the potential new recruits. Building the next generation of firefighters and leaders. More pics coming soon!

Address

16248 Great Oaks Drive
Brushy Creek, TX
78681

Telephone

(512) 255-0100

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