Funeral Detail, Structure Fire, and Car Fire in a Garage
March 14, 2007
‘A’ shift firefighters were happy to see shift change this morning after a busy shift.
The shift started at 09:00 A.M. with a staff meeting. After the staff meeting, Station 2 firefighters as well as Chief Kiracofe, Chief Landi, and Lt. Johnson all reported to Taylor to honor Chief John Coates, former Travis County Fire Control and Hutto Fire Chief, who passed away March 9 at his home in Hutto. Read more
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
B 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
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