Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch

10/30/2026

Everyone be safe and have fun!

Trick-or-treaters will be hitting the streets soon! Whether you're walking or driving, keep these quick tips in mind:

-Stay visible: Wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight
-Drive carefully: Slow down in neighborhoods
-Be alert: Walk on sidewalks, use crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing the street
Stay together: Accompany young kids and set a route
Check treats: Inspect all candy at home before eating

Have fun and stay safe, Fredericksburg!

10/30/2026

When a serious injury occurs, great outcomes depend on great teamwork.

Earlier this week, Fredericksburg Fire EMS personnel trained alongside Methodist Hospital Hill Country staff during a Trauma Team Development Course. These collaborative training opportunities help ensure a seamless transition of care from the scene of an emergency to the hospital, ultimately benefiting the patients we serve.

We appreciate our healthcare partners and the opportunity to train together in preparation for the moments that matter most.

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

There is a large power outage in town. The electric department is working on getting it back on. It appears that it is from Llano St west. This includes traffic lights. Treat those intersections as four way stops. Be safe

10/17/2026

Please use caution over the next few weeks when traveling along Friendship Lane. 🚗🚧

Construction crews will be installing sidewalk which has closed down the eastbound outside lane from the entrance of the 1019 Apartments to the site of the new hotel development.

Please slow down and be aware of cars that may be entering or exiting the road in that area.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for using caution to help keep motorists and construction crews safe!

10/05/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Official Emergency Communication

With third-party radio scanner applications and automated social media accounts gaining popularity, the Fredericksburg Police Department reminds our community to rely on official channels for critical emergency information.

The Risk of Scanner Apps:
Unverified third-party scanner apps and automated accounts often misinterpret fast-paced police and emergency radio chatter, leading to false reports and unnecessary confusion during active incidents.

Follow Official Fredericksburg Channels:
When incidents occur, verified and timely updates will always be shared through official local agency pages:

Fredericksburg Texas Police Department
Fredericksburg Fire EMS
Fredericksburg/Gillespie County - TX Emergency Management
City of Fredericksburg, TX - Local Government

Stay Connected & Informed:
-Follow our official pages for direct updates.
-Sign up for City of Fredericksburg emergency notifications.

Emergency: Call 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Dispatch: (830) 990-8793

10/05/2026

10/5 11A: We talk a lot about our FBGC Alerts (City/County) alert system. Did you know that we also have access to IPAWS, the FEMA national emergency alert system? Today, we checked our system through a silent test to ensure it is ready for the next disaster.

IPAWS allows us to send critical emergency information to your cell, television, radio, weather and weather radio without having to sign up.

⚠️ Must have emergency alerts turned ON in cell phone settings
⚠️ Only used for critical disaster incidents or significant danger to life
⚠️ Sends through cell tower or EAS technology on local stations

Residents need access to BOTH systems to be sure to receive emergency information as quickly as possible! Sign up for the local alert system and turn on those emergency alert settings in your phone!

10/02/2026

10/2 2P: The Gillespie County Burn Ban has been LIFTED by Judge Jones after consultation and recommendation of the lift by the Gillespie County Fire Marshal and local City and County fire chiefs. The burn ban was lifted at 1:45P.

Regardless of conditions, landowners are strongly encouraged to treat burning with extreme care every day. Daily conditions such as wind, humidity, and previous recent rainfall must be taken into account to ensure a safe burn. Not all locations may have the same fuel dryness based on recent rain, and vegetation considerations must be assessed while planning a burn.

Landowners MUST call the burn into Gillespie County Dispatch at 830-990-8793 and press 1. Burning should NEVER be left unattended and should only be conducted after sunrise and before sunset.

For more information on burning, visit our website:
https://www.gillespiecounty.gov/1253/Burn-Ban

10/01/2026

Fires can still get out of control even when it's raining! Please don't burn as the burn ban is still active

10/1 10:15A: There have been several burn ban violations this morning, with one as a burn pile that was called in to dispatch as out of control due to strong winds from ongoing thunderstorms in the County.

While it is a rainy day today, the burn ban is still in effect. Conditions will be monitored by the Fire Marshal and County Officials. If the burn ban is lifted, we will be sure to communicate the lift through social media, press release, and our burn ban alert list.

10/01/2026

10/1 5A: Rainfall Totals as of Thursday 5 AM

↖️ NW Gillespie County: 0.5 to 1 Inch
↙️ SW Gillespie County: 0.2 - 0.75 Inch
↗️ NE Gillespie County: 0 - 0.2 Inch
↘️ SE Gillespie County: 0.1 - 0.25 Inch

***5:30A Update: The eastern portion of Gillespie County has been added to the flood advisory.

A Flood Advisory continues to be in effect for the western portion of Gillespie County. A Flood Watch is in effect for all Gillespie until Friday 7P.

Site: LCRA Hydromet: https://hydromet.lcra.org/ #