San Felipe/ Frydek Fire Department Austin Co ESD 1

10/21/2026

BIG NEWS FOR STATION 2 — FROM LEASED LAND TO DISTRICT OWNERSHIP

Did you know that the fire station located in Frydek is San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department Station 2?

Station 2 has served our community for decades. Around 1996, the station was constructed on approximately 0.75 acres of leased property. While that arrangement provided our department with a much-needed station, the terms of the lease limited the improvements the Fire Department and Austin County ESD #1 could do with the site.

That has now changed.

In late August 2026, Austin County Emergency Services District No. 1officially closed on the purchase of approximately 2.172 acres where our existing Station 2 is located.

This is exciting news not only for the San Felipe-Frydek VFD and ESD #1, but for the citizens we are proud to serve throughout District 1.

Owning this property provides additional space for the District to consider future station expansion, apparatus and equipment storage, training facilities, and other improvements as the district grows. Any future projects would be subject to applicable approvals and available funding as the district continues to grow.
Property ownership may also assist with future grant applications for station improvements. Eligibility would depend on the ownership or site-control requirements of each grant program. Investing significant grant dollars into permanent improvements can be difficult when an organization does not own the property where those improvements would be made.

As Fire Chief, I would like to thank everyone who assisted with the property acquisition, our volunteers for their continued service, and our community for its ongoing support of the department. This purchase provides additional space for the District to plan for the future resource and facility needs of the volunteers who serve our community.
And most importantly, thank you to our citizens and community for continuing to support our mission.
Our district is growing, and with that growth comes greater responsibility. We are proud to serve our growing community and plan for future service needs while continuing to answer the call today.
This property is more than 2.172 acres. The purchase places Station 2 under District ownership and provides additional space to plan for the community’s future emergency service needs.

— Fire Chief Steven Silver
San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department
Austin County ESD No. 1

10/19/2026

🚨 BURN BAN LIFTED – AUSTIN COUNTY ESD #1 🚨

The burn ban has officially been LIFTED throughout all areas of Austin County Emergency Services District No. 1, including:

* City of Brazos Country
* City of South Frydek
* Town of San Felipe
* All unincorporated areas within Austin County ESD #1

🔥 PLEASE BURN RESPONSIBLY!

Although the burn ban has been lifted, we strongly encourage everyone to continue practicing fire safety.

✅ Never leave a fire unattended.

✅ Keep a water source nearby.

✅ Avoid burning during windy conditions.

✅ Ensure all fires are completely extinguished before leaving the area.

Remember: Just because burning is permitted does not mean conditions are always safe.

🚒 San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department

Protecting Our Community Through Volunteer Service

10/19/2026

🗳️ EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY!
Monday, October 19, 2026

Austin County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD #1) provides emergency services throughout the district through the San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department.

Our dedicated firefighters respond to a variety of emergencies, including:

🚒 Fire Suppression & Rescue

🚗 Motor Vehicle Accidents

🚑 Emergency Medical Responses

🔥 WE ARE 100% VOLUNTEER!

Our firefighters are your neighbors, friends, and community members who dedicate their time to serving and protecting the communities within Austin County ESD #1.

PROPOSITION A IS ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT.

We encourage residents to take the time to learn more about Proposition A and what it means for Austin County ESD #1.

🌐 Visit www.acesd1.org for more information about Proposition A.

Stay Informed. Know the Facts. Make Your Voice Heard.

Austin County ESD 1 provide fire protection and/or emergency medical services (EMS) in specific areas in unincorporated Austin County.

10/17/2026

🌶️ Calling all cooks, competitors and community supporters! Get ready for Avey’s 21st Chili Cook-Off, benefiting Hayden Perez and the Perez family! ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Cat Spring Hall

Bring your best beans, cornbread, chili and margaritas or bring your chairs and cooler and enjoy a day of family fun for a great cause!

🕘 Registration begins: 9 AM
🕚 Mandatory head cooks meeting: 11 AM
🏆 Co****le registration: 12:30 PM | $50 per team
🌽 Co****le tournament: 1:30 PM
🥄 Cook-off turn-ins begin: 2 PM
🛍️ Silent auction: 1–4 PM
🎤 Live auction: 5 PM
🏅 Awards: Around 5:30 PM

Enjoy concessions, face painting, bounce houses, Chicken P**p Bingo and raffles throughout the day!

🔥 All cooking categories must be prepared on site. Friday setup is welcome, please bring your own power and follow the setup guidelines on the flyer.

Share this schedule, tag your cook-off crew and help us rally around Hayden and her family! ❤️

10/16/2026

🚒 HAPPY BOSS’S DAY? WE PREFER LEADER’S DAY! 🚒

Today, we want to recognize our very own Fire Chief Steven Silver — not just as a boss, but as an outstanding LEADER!

There is a difference between being a boss and being a leader.

A boss gives orders. A leader leads by example.

A boss manages people. A leader inspires, encourages, and builds a team.

A boss holds a title. A leader earns respect.

In the volunteer fire service, leadership is about more than rank. It’s about bringing people together who willingly sacrifice their time, encouraging them to grow, recognizing their strengths, and building a department where teamwork, dedication, and service come first.

Chief Silver has been part of the San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department since 2000 and has served as Fire Chief since 2017. Through the years, his commitment to training, improving our department, supporting our members, and serving our communities has remained a priority.

A great leader doesn’t just build a stronger fire department — they help build stronger firefighters, stronger relationships, and a stronger future.

Chief Silver, thank you for the countless hours, the sacrifices behind the scenes, the challenges you face, and the dedication you continue to give to our department and the communities we proudly serve.

Leadership isn’t defined by the title you hold, but by the example you set and the people you inspire.

🚒 Happy Boss’s Day to our Chief, mentor, teammate, and LEADER — Steven Silver!

Your San Felipe-Frydek VFD Family

10/14/2026

🚒❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You! ❤️🚒

The San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to New Prairie View Baptist Church for inviting us to Sunday Service to recognize and honor all public service workers.

We are truly grateful for the warm welcome, fellowship, prayers, and appreciation shown to those who dedicate their time to serving others.

Your message was a powerful reminder of why we serve:

“Your Service Matters, Even When Your Sacrifice Goes Unnoticed!” 🔥

Thank you for recognizing the dedication and sacrifices made by those who serve our communities. Your kindness and encouragement mean more than words can express.

From all of us at San Felipe-Frydek VFD, thank you for honoring those who answer the call to serve! ❤️

Yesterday we honored Public Service Workers in and around the community!We are thankful for their service!

What a mighty word that went forth… Your Service Matters, Even When Your Sacrifice Goes Unnoticed! 🔥

10/10/2026

🚒 DID YOU KNOW?

Austin County Emergency Services District No. 1 (ESD #1) provides emergency services throughout the district through the San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department.

Our dedicated volunteers respond to a variety of emergencies, including:

🚒 Fire Suppression & Rescue

🚗 Motor Vehicle Accidents

🚑 Emergency Medical Responses

🔥 WE ARE 100% VOLUNTEER!

The San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department is made up entirely of volunteers who dedicate their time, training, and personal resources to protecting the communities we serve.

Community support plays a vital role in the level of emergency services we can provide. That support helps us maintain equipment, obtain necessary training, and ensure our volunteers have the resources needed to respond when emergencies arise.

Remember, our firefighters are YOUR neighbors.

They live in the same communities, travel the same roads, and raise their families alongside yours.

The same fire trucks, rescue equipment, and emergency services that protect your family, home, and property also protect theirs.

When the tones drop, our volunteers leave their families to help yours.

Your community. Your neighbors. Your Volunteer Fire Department.

San Felipe-Frydek Volunteer Fire Department
Proudly Serving Austin County ESD No. 1

10/08/2026

🚒 JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS PUTTING THEIR SKILLS TO WORK! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to Captain (J) Leal for sharing his carpentry skills, time, and dedication to help our Junior Firefighters, Bella Santana and Callie Silver, bring a new training prop to life!

Over the course of several weekends, these young ladies worked alongside Captain Leal to turn an idea into a hands-on project that will benefit our department and community.

Projects like this are about more than just building something. They’re about learning new skills, teamwork, mentorship, and taking pride in a job well done.

We are proud of our Junior Firefighters and grateful for the members who invest their time in helping develop the next generation of firefighters!

Keep an eye out! 👀 You may see this little firehouse making an appearance at some of our upcoming community events!

Great job, Captain Leal, Bella, and Callie! ❤️🚒

10/08/2026

A big THANK YOU to San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site for hosting National Night Out and inviting the San Felipe Frydek Volunteer Fire Department to be part of this wonderful community event!

We truly enjoyed visiting with everyone, seeing familiar faces, and meeting new ones!

Events like these remind us why we love serving our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello!