Westlake Fire Department

WFD Puts All Terrain Firefighting Vehicle in Service

Westlake Fire Department — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:06 +0000

The Board of Commissioners for the Westlake Fire Department authorized the purchase of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) last fall equipped with a pump and water/foam tank to assist with wildland fires in the Wildland Urban Interface. The ATV commonly, known as Scout 902, is also capable of carrying a patient from the wilderness to a transport ambulance. This apparatus is now in service at Station 902 at 1295 Capital of Texas Hwy, South.

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires!

Westlake Fire Department — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:29:28 +0000

Heating Fire Safety

Each winter the high cost of home heating fuels and utilities causes many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly. Fireplaces are burning wood and man-made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in home fires.

Many of these fires can be prevented. You can prevent the loss of life and property resulting from heating fires by being able to identify potential hazards and following a few safety tips:

All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment.
Use heating equipment that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
Make sure all fuel-burning heating equipment is vented to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Only purchase portable space heaters with an automatic shut-off so if they’re tipped over they will shut off.
Allow wood stove and fireplace ashes to cool before disposing of them in a tightly covered metal container. Keep the container at least 10 feet away from your home.

Heating Fire Safety Action Steps »

Save the Pink Flamingos!

Westlake Fire Department — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:46:15 +0000

Austin’s famous Pink Flamingos at the corner of Bee Cave Rd and 360 moved away when their beloved garden center, Pot’s and Plants, closed its doors. Sadly, many were injured in the move. Thankfully, they swiftly headed to The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center to receive the best possible care!

But they need your support! Help them recover and rejoin their friends by adopting one today at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center and support a local charity. Click here to find out how you can help.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Westlake Fire Department — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:14:27 +0000

The Westlake Fire Department is now on Facebook (www.facebook.com/westlakefd) and Twitter (@westlakefd). Local information on public events, public information and major emergency information will be sent. We will be updating our webpage shortly with new tabs for Facebook and Twitter. Come join us!

Next Board of Commissioners Meeting

Westlake Fire Department — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:00:06 +0000

The next regular meeting of the Travis County ESD#9 Board of Commssioners will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 911 Westlake Dr, West Lake Hills, Texas at 6:30 p.m.

For further information on ESD#9 Board Meetings please call Assist. Fire Chief Mike Elliott at 512-539-3402.