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Back-Up Power for Required Medical Equipment
This spring has already proven that central Texas weather is only getting more interesting. We thought the last few years of winter storms were interesting but then Mother Nature said, “Wait…there’s more” and threw a record number of tornados and hail storms at us! And with these storms comes power disruptions…some short, and some longer than we want to deal with.
Many residents in the area may need back-up power supplies for required medical care equipment. Some folks use battery storage units, others may use small back-up generators, both which will work fine as lone as you have a good supply of the required fuel source. And, when using fuel powered generators, they are to be used outdoors, with proper ventilation and distanced from anything flammable.
I also found this City of Austin Utilities program posted on Facebook and thought it may be another option for those in need. It’s called the Medically Vulnerable Registry and it is a way to identify households that have patients that require electrical equipment to sustain their health. I’ve pasted the link below:
While I think this program is very beneficial, with what we’ve seen over the last three years, I would also recommend to be prepared to be self sufficient for an extended period of time. This used to be a recommended minimum of two weeks but, with what we’ve already experienced, I think it would be prudent to double that, especially when it comes to required medical care equipment.
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Fire Safety Info
Smoke Detectors Save Lives!Everyone has heard this slogan but the second part of this sentence is even more important: “Smoke detectors must be installed and working properly to do their job!”
Every time we do inspections or make calls in personal residences, we find a large number of smoke detectors that have been removed or have had the batteries pulled from them. When asked why, the excuses range from “it beeped for no reason” or “it went off when I was cooking.” Yup, that would become annoying but, instead of just randomly disabling this life saving device, why not call the people who deal with them every day…the fire department!
If you live in a private residence ever have an issue with an existing smoke detector, need assistance replacing a battery or need help installing a pre-purchased smoke detector, contact JVFD for help. If you rent a house or apartment, contact your landlord or property maintenance.
Give us a call at 512-258-1038 or email us at jvfd@jvfd.org and we will set up a day and time to come assist you with the situation.
Smoke detectors are an amazing, life saving device…let us help you make sure they will work when they are needed.
Volunteer Information
Community Leaders WantedAre you the person that stops to help someone change a tire? Help someone reach something on the top shelf at HEB? Hold a door open for someone carrying packages? Go out of your way to help someone that you’ve never met before? If so, you are just the type of person we are looking for!
We are the Jollyville Volunteer Fire Department and we’re looking for people who want to do something to help their community. If you are an outgoing, intelligent person who is willing to make the required time commitment, and want to be a major contributor to your community, call or come by the station and we will discuss your possible future as a community servant.
The basic requirements are:
Ability to attend Monday night trainings each month
Willing to go the extra mile for your neighbor
Call (512-258-1038), check out the website (www.jvfd.org) or just come on by the station (9218 Anderson Mill Road) and we will see if you’ve got what it takes to be a “Community Leader.”
Employment Information
Hiring Info
Jollyville Fire Department does not have a process open at this time.
Please check our website and the TCFP website for any future opportunities.
Fire Chief's Message
Thank you for visiting the Jollyville Fire Department website and your interest in our organization.
The Jollyville Fire Department was founded in 1975 and has transformed from a small, volunteer department to the professional, ISO Class 2 combination paid/volunteer department it is today. Our department takes great pride in its ability to serve the citizens of Williamson County Emergency Services District #1, and its surrounding communities. Each day, our customers call us to respond to a variety of emergencies including, but not limited to, medical first response, structure fires, hazardous material incidents, and vehicle accidents. Response with surrounding departments through automatic and mutual aid also plays a major role in our service to the citizens of Williamson County, Texas.
Please visit our site often for press releases, public safety information, recruitment, and upcoming events. If you have any questions or comments for our department, please feel free to contact us via email, by telephone, or just come by the station. We’re here 24/7! We value and appreciate your participation in the continual development and advancement of our department.
Be Safe,
Brad Landi
Fire Chief
