Jollyville Hosts Annual Banquet
April 7, 2007
The 32nd annual awards banquet for the Jollyville Fire Department was held on the evening of April 7th. Despite the unusually cold temperatures, the turnout was large and jovial. The banquet was held at the Avery Ranch Golf Club. Awards were given out for Firefighter of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Chris Hanger EMS Responder of the Year, John Golding Leadership Award, Volunteer Response and Length of Service. Read more
High Pressure Gas Leak
March 27, 2007
At 11:11am Tuesday, March 27, JVFD was dispatched to the 6800 block of Dallas Dr. for a gas leak. Both Engines 34 and 38 responded along with Command 30. A construction worker operating an excavator had cut into a 4 inch high pressure line. Texas Gas Service responded and was able to stop the leak with a temporary clamp. Photos Here
Deputy’s Vehicle Rammed During Traffic Stop
March 27, 2007
At 0352 Monday, March 26, Jollyville was dispatched to a collision at HWY. 620 and El Salido Pkwy. involving a Travis County Deputy with a possible pin-in. Engine 38, Rescue 35 responded from Sta. 2 and Engine 34 responded from Sta. 1. When units arrived they found there were three vehicles involved but no pin-in. Three patients were transported by Williamson Co. EMS with minor injuries. The Travis Co. Deputy was out on a traffic stop when his vehicle was struck causing his vehicle to collide with the third vehicle.
Hazardous Materials Incident
March 20, 2007
March 19th started with a unique situation as firefighters were called to a garbage truck on fire in Anderson Mill. First arriving Engine 38 found a garbage truck that was not on fire, but whose operator was complaining of nausea after compacting a load of refuse from a residence.
Captain Chelf called for the Williamson County Hazardous Materials Team to the scene. The team is made up of members from fire departments in Jollyville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and Taylor. Read more