JOHNSON CITY TEXAS
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Burn Ban In Effect
IMPORTANT NOTICE
City of Johnson City
Utility Department
Notice of Planned Water Outages
The Johnson City Utility Department will repair and/or replace water valves and fire
hydrants in the City the week of January 13th and the week of January 20th. The City waited
until after the holidays to complete this important work.
To complete this work, water service must be temporarily turned off in various areas
throughout the City between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on each day of work. Importantly, the water
outage will not be Citywide, but rather, the water outage will affect different areas of the
City on different days.
The water service outage is expected to affect residential and commercial customers. Utility Department, in conjunction with its contractor completing the work, will work
diligently to restore water service as quickly as possible. Moreover, the Johnson City
Volunteer Fire Department will be notified of these planned water outages.
The
The Utility Department is communicating the planned water outages through social media,
Reverse 911, and on its website, www.johnsoncitytx.org. Please communicate / share this
information with your neighbors – particularly those that do not utilize social media – so
that everyone can be aware of the planned water outages and can properly prepare.
Please contact the Public Works Director at 830.929.5975 if you have any questions.
Monthly Business Meeting
4th Wednesday at 6 PM at the Fire Station.
All are welcome.
Monthly Training Schedule
2nd Wednesday at 6 PM at the Fire Station.
For Volunteer Fire Fighters.
Blanco County Commissioners have implemented a burn ban until further notice. Additional updates will be posted on this site.
FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES
Mission
We provide fire, rescue, and first responder services under contract to North Blanco County Emergency Services District (ESD 1), which provides us with tax-supported revenue.
Membership
We have 21 members. All of our fire personnel are volunteers. We have a very active group of 16 Fire Corp volunteers who assist with this organization's administrative needs.
Meetings
We meet on Wednesdays at 6 PM at the Fire Station. Training is on the 2nd Wednesday, and the Business Meeting is on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
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CRITICALLY IMPORTANT REMINDERS REGARDING BURNING
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Call before you burn! Call (830) 868-7104 to inform the Sheriff's Department.
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Have water and shovels nearby.
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Never start a fire with strong or gusty winds. Even a slight breeze can carry sparks that can start more fires.
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No night burning. Fires must be out by dark.
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Never leave a fire unattended.
1949
Year Established
400+
Calls Responded to Annually
21+
Volunteers
OUR EQUIPMENT
14 trucks: 1 Command, 1 Ladder, 2 Heavy Duty Brush Trucks, 2 Rescue, 1 Utility, 2 Tenders, 1 Tender/Pumper, 4 Brush Trucks
VISIT US
300 Live Oak Drive
Johnson City, TX 78636
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Our single location houses our fire apparatus, administrative offices, day/night staff crew quarters, and training center. We are based in Johnson City, the birthplace and hometown of President Lyndon Baines Johnson. We are located in the heart of Central Texas Hill County and are approximately 50 miles west of Austin, our State Capitol.
CONTACT US
Organization
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department is an IRS 501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit, all-volunteer organization.
Our Location
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 316, 300 Live Oak Drive
Johnson City, TX 78636
Email: jcvfdpresident@gmail.com
Office: 830-868-7900
Fax: 830-868-2016
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Volunteer Opportunities
Our Fire Department is always interested in expanding our team and providing more fire and rescue services to our community. If you want to give back and make a difference, consider volunteering with us. We provide comprehensive training and encouragement to help you succeed. Our Auxiliary Fire Corps volunteer group is very active in supporting our operations, managing logistics, and providing food and hydration for our volunteer firefighters. Join us today!