Mid-County Fire/Rescue - ESD#4

You may notice our 2 stations got a little facelift. Thank you to everyone involved in the designing and hanging of our new signs, they look great! Project was headed up by Captain Doyle.

UPDATE: The burn ban’s temporary lifting has been extended until 9 p.m Thursday, March 19 following action taken in Commissioners Court.

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The burn ban has been TEMPORARILY lifted through 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12 due to improved conditions from rainfall over the weekend. Please burn only natural brush!

TRAFFIC ALERT
FM1322 @ Burdette Wells Rd shut down for a vehicle vs power pole. Please use an alternative route.

Last month, firefighters from Mid-County Fire/Rescue and Martindale Fire/Rescue trained together on wildland firefighting skills. Crews practiced effective tactics and strategies used during wildland firefighting operations, strengthening coordination and preparedness between departments. 🚒 🔥

Today we had our 13 AED’s (Automated External Defibrillators) serviced. MCFR remains ready to respond to any emergency that may arise, from fires to medical emergencies. We also have few LUCAS devices that provide mechanical CPR to someone in cardiac arrest. The green bag is where we keep medical supplies to provide patient care alongside our partners at Caldwell County ESD No. 5.

Update - roadway back open.

**TRAFFIC ALERT**
Rollover accident 10,000blk FM 1322.

Friends and neighbors in the Caldwell County - Central Texas area. Today, February 21, 2026, there is a Red Flag Warning in effect. That means conditions are expected to create high wildfire danger.

Outdoor fires are prohibited. You can help by securing trailer chains from dragging, avoid hot work or spark generating activities.

Call 911 to report wildfires.

Yesterday evening, several Mid-County Firefighters participated in EMS training focused on CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, a critical tool for patients experiencing respiratory distress.

The training was instructed by Mid-County Fire Captain A. Grant alongside EMS-ESD #5 Medic Captain A. Philen, helping ensure our crews remain prepared to provide high-quality emergency medical care.

Mid-County Fire is proud to have nine certified EMTs and one Paramedic, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in patient care for our community.

Our personnel are staffing our main station today and tomorrow, prepared to respond to any call for service that may arise. Stay safe and stay warm!

Be safe. Roads will be hazardous overnight and Sunday,

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Caldwell County and surrounding areas for January 23, 24 & 25. Stay weather aware over the next several days. Register your cell phone for emergency alerts at www.warncentraltexas.org

Winter Storm Watch means be prepared. A Winter Storm Watch is issued when heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is possible. Be prepared to adjust travel plans in case a Warning is issued. Winter Storm Warning means take action! A Winter Storm Warning is issued when heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is expected. Travel will become dangerous. Delay or adjust travel plans until conditions improve.