North Hays County Fire Rescue

10/16/2026

Stay safe! With wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph today, it is crucial to wait before burning. 🔥 Let’s protect our community and prevent wildfires. Be vigilant this Friday and Saturday, October 16-17 and wait to burn.🔥 .com 🚒

10/16/2026

Wind Advisory in Effect!
💨 North winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. As Winnie the Pooh says…looks like a rather blustery day today!

⚠️ Please use caution with anything that could cause a spark and take care on the roads 🚧

10/15/2026

What a beautiful day at Steel Day 2026, hosted by Patriot Erectors! We had a fantastic time connecting with participants and sharing the G.O.A.T. (Tender 88).

10/15/2026

SAFETY 1st! WAIT TO BURN. High winds expected Friday into Saturday, October 16-17. PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORS; PREVENT WILDFIRES! 🔥⚠

10/15/2026

🔥 BURN BAN ALERT: EXTREME FIRE DANGER 🔥

No burning is permitted in Hays County from Friday, 10/16 through Sunday, 10/18 due to high winds and dangerous fire conditions. Please do not burn when winds are above 23 m.p.h. or below 6 m.p.h.

Help keep our community safe by sharing this information. For more details, visit [Hays Informed](https://www.haysinformed.com/).

10/09/2026

CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!

🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🚒
CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!

Let’s turn awareness into action: test your smoke alarms, create a family escape plan, and review fire-safety steps with everyone in your home. 🧯✅🏠

A few minutes of preparation can make a life-saving difference.

October 9 marks Fire Prevention Day during Fire Prevention Week. The observance honors the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and reminds us that fire safety starts with awareness and preparation.

📜 Why October 9?
🔥 The Great Chicago Fire: The fire began on October 8, 1871, burned for two days, and because it was the day the fire inflicted its heaviest and most devastating damage on October 9.

📅 A Day of Remembrance: October 9 became Fire Prevention Day, turning a historic tragedy into a call for education and preparedness.

🏘️ The Impact: Hundreds of lives were lost, more than 100,000 people were left without homes, and over 17,000 structures were destroyed.

🧯 From Remembrance to Prevention
In 1911, fire marshals promoted Fire Prevention Day to help communities learn from the past.

In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance.

Today, the message continues throughout October: test smoke alarms, make an escape plan, and talk with your family about fire safety. ✅🏠

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe. ❤️

10/07/2026

Austin Water plans to conduct a prescribed burn on the Water Quality Protection Lands south of Austin. See map. Smoke may be visible northeast of RR 3237, North of FM 150, south of FM 967 and west of FM 1626 and FM 2770 from 10 am to sunset.

10/07/2026

Here are a few pictures from last night’s National Night Out! A huge thank-you to our gracious hosts and to our community for the incredible support shown to our first responders. It was a beautiful evening filled with wonderful conversation and delicious food! Night Out

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Our crew had a wonderful time visiting OakSong Nature School today! We loved seeing the kids, showing off the big red truck, and receiving their beautiful thank-you cards. Thank you for making our visit so special! 🚒❤️