The Jollyville Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services for approximately 18,500 people in an 11 square mile response district. The department operates out of one station that protects a combination of suburban residential, commercial and wildland areas. The department operates seven fire apparatus and responds to an average of 3-4 calls per day, maintaining, on average, a three-minute response time. Our combination department has grown to 20 paid firefighters and up to 10 volunteers, staffing two apparatus, 24 hours a day. Volunteer members assist the department during major regional events, such as ice/snow storms, wildland fires, or major medical and fire incidents.
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The Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board of Commissioners wishes to inform residents that Brad Landi has resigned from the position of Fire Chief of the Jollyville Fire Department effective February 23, 2026. We wish him the best in all future endeavors. Emergency and Fire services will continue without interruption, and interim leadership arrangements are already in place to ensure public safety remains the top priority of the Emergency Service District and the Jollyville Fire Department.
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2025 Neighborhood Holiday Parade
I hope all of your family and friends are safe after the regional disaster we all experienced over this holiday weekend. Rain and storms were predicted, with high rain totals in many areas, but no one saw this event coming. We will always try to predict Mother Nature but she will never be fully understood. I’m not going to go down the list of incidents that were responded to or the horrible loss of life that occurred, I want to focus on warnings. Right now, there are a bunch of folks unhappy that there was little or no warnings prior to this event occurring. Others are complaining that there were no weather (tornado) sirens to warn them of the emergency situation. This is just disappointing… Every single cell phone in every person’s pocket has a government warning capability that is equivalent to the National Broadcasting Emergency Warning System…its just most folks have it turned off! Every local news app on your phone has the same notifications…also shut off. Even Ring and Next Door apps have warning notifications but they are normally shut off! My phone was ringing like a Vegas slot machine all weekend, so I know they were all working… Folks, while sometimes annoying, these little apps can actually save your lives during these types of regional and local emergencies. Please, go to your settings and turn them on - Please, go to your settings and turn them on - go to your settings, "Notifications" page, and scroll down to the bottom to "Government Alerts."
In the summer of 1975, after fire destroyed a home in the Forest North subdivision, a group of residents from the Forest North and Anderson Mill neighborhoods got together and formed the Jollyville Volunteer Fire Department. The trained to provide fire protection and vehicle accident response. In 1978, seeing a need, members of Jollyville Fire took Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) courses, tested with the Texas Department of Health and started responding to medical emergencies in our response area as medical first responders. Through the years, JVFD achieved multiple firsts: first Fire District in the county (Williamson County Fire District #1 - 1985), first volunteer fire department in the county to have Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs – 1990), and the first Emergency Services District in the County (Williamson County Emergency Services District #1 - 1995). Today, Jollyville covers an area of approximately 11 square miles and protects approximately 18,500 people, responding to over 1000 call for assistance per year.
This summer, the Jollyville Fire Department is excited to support young entrepreneurs in our community by visiting kids’ lemonade stands—and buying a refreshing cup of lemonade! If your child is setting up a stand and would like a visit from the fire truck, you can call and request a stop. It’s a great way to connect with our local firefighters, encourage creativity, and make a summer memory your family won’t forget. Let’s keep the lemonade flowing and the community growing.
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Did you know a fire extinguisher can be your first line of defense in a home emergency? Having one nearby—and knowing how to use it—can stop a small fire from becoming a disaster. 🧯 ✅ Keep extinguishers in the kitchen, garage, and near exits ✅ Make sure everyone in your home knows where they are and how to operate them ✅ Check the pressure gauge monthly and replace expired units Protect what matters most. Stay ready, stay safe! #JollyvilleFD #FireSafety #BePrepared #HomeSafetyTips #FireExtinguisherFacts
Every year, consumer fireworks cause thousands of injuries and start dangerous fires — many of them completely preventable. The Jollyville Fire Department strongly encourages families to enjoy the holiday by attending a professional fireworks show instead. Professional displays are not only safer, they're bigger, brighter, and choreographed for maximum impact. You get all the thrill without the risk. Skip the backyard fireworks and make it a night to remember — safely. Let the professionals light up the sky. #JollyvilleFD #FireworksSafety #CelebrateSmart #LeaveItToThePros
With all of the crazy weather occurring, I saw this post and it really explained weather events well... Gotta love the internet!
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Thank you for visiting the Jollyville Fire Department website and for 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, community members call us to respond to a variety of emergencies including, but not limited to, medical incidents, structure fires, hazardous material incidents, vehicle accidents and many other types of service and emergency calls. 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.
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