Bastrop/Travis ESD1

10/16/2026

Thank you to the Elgin Masonic Lodge for inviting us over for dinner.

Had a great time hosting our local firefighters before our stated meeting.

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

Burn Ban Update-

Burn Ban for Bastrop County has expired on 10/13/26.

Burn Ban for Travis County remains In Effect.

10/13/2026

This past weekend, BTCESD1 personnel attended Heavy Vehicle Rescue training to strengthen their skills and prepare for the serious motor vehicle collisions we experience throughout our district. When lives are on the line, training, teamwork, and preparation make the difference.

Train hard. Respond ready. Serve our communities.

10/12/2026

🚒 Busy 48 Hours for C Shift at BTCESD1!

Our C Shift handled 30 calls for service in the last 48 hours, including two one-acre grass fires and three reported structure fires, one of which was a working fire in BTCESD1, with Battalion Chief 1301 and Engine 1301 first due.

Special thanks to our automatic aid partners at Travis County ESD 2, Travis County ESD 12, Bastrop County ESD 2, and Bastrop County ESD 3 for their continued teamwork and support.

Strong partnerships and teamwork make our communities safer!

10/09/2026

BTCESD1 Welcomes Our Newest Team Members!

BTCESD1 is proud to welcome 2 new Lieutenants and 6 new Firefighters following a competitive hiring process that began with 100 applications and 45 candidates invited to test. This marks the largest group ever hired at one time in BTCESD1 history!

The six firefighter positions are newly created to increase daily staffing and support three-person engine companies.

Over the past week, our newest members completed new-hire orientation, including uniforms and PPE issuance, department policies and procedures, and firefighting skills, preparing them to begin 48-hour shift assignments next week.

We are excited to welcome these members to the BTCESD1 family as we continue investing in our personnel and strengthening service to our communities!

10/08/2026

As part of the Capital Area Wildfire Academy, students will be participating in a Prescribed Burn today (10/8/26) on Camp Swift at 1pm. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 290.

🔥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

🔋 At 100%? Unplug and give your charger a break.

It's a simple step that can help avoid overheating your device and reduce unnecessary stress on the battery.

10/05/2026

Every superhero has a power. Yours might help prevent a fire.

Travis County Emergency Services Districts across Travis County have teamed up for Fire Prevention Week 2026 to share simple ways you can safely charge devices that use lithium-ion batteries.

From phones and tablets to scooters and headphones, the way we charge our devices matters. Watch our new Fire Prevention Week video and learn how a few simple habits can help protect your home and family.

⚡ Use the right charger
⚡ Charge on hard surfaces
⚡ Watch for battery warning signs
⚡ Keep exits clear while charging
⚡ Protect devices from extreme heat

Together, we can help prevent fires before they start.