Williamson County Training Day

March 11, 2007

Firefighters from Jollyville, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill, Weir, and Taylor participated in the Williamson County Training Day on March 10th at the Cedar Park Training Facility.

Approximately 15 students practiced their skills at ladders, SCBA confidence courses, and live fire training under the watchful eye of several area instructors. Read more

Kitchen Fire For B Shift

January 31, 2007

Water OakB shift firefighters responded to a house fire on the evening of January 31st. First arriving Engine 34 from Station One found light smoke initially and extinguished a small fire in the kitchen area. Second arriving Engine 38 from Station 2 arrived quickly and began to assist Engine 34. What initially appeared as a contained kitchen fire did extend some into the attic above the kitchen. Read more

Helping Our Armed Services

January 27, 2007

Marine / STAR Flight Training Firefighters from the JVFD hosted a group of Marines today at Fire Station 2. The Marines were participants in a class on basic first aid, cpr, and class showing how to package an injured individual for transport. Several of the members of the class will be going to Iraq in just a few months to begin a tour of service. ‘A’ shift Station 2 firefighters and volunteers assisted with the class as well as members of Austin Fire Department Engine 21. Read more

Be Prepared For Fire

January 26, 2007

Most fatal home fires start when you are asleep and least prepared. Family members die when discovery is delayed and exits become blocked with smoke and heat. According to recent statistics, smoke is the major cause of all fire related deaths. Read more