Help LH residents beat the heat by donating a fan

As temperatures climb, the Liberty Hill Fire Department (WCESD#4) is accepting donations for fans to be distributed to low-income households, a household where a family member has a disability or an adult age 60 or older. New fans or monetary donations may be dropped off at the fire department, 301 Loop 332.

Fans are free of charge to qualified individuals. Applications for fans will be accepted through August 31. 

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Burn Ban issued for Williamson County

Effective June 26, 2009, County Judge Dan A. Gattis has instituted a burn ban for all of Williamson County. This will remain in effect until further notice. A person violates this order if he burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others. The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings. It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation. The purpose of the burn ban is to mitigate the hazard posed by wild fires during the current hot, dry weather by curtailing the practice of outdoor burning. This order may be enforced by any duly-commissioned peace officer.

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Fire station extension needed to house ambulance

In an effort to improve response times on medical calls in the Liberty Hill fire district, officials are considering remodeling the local fire station to allow room for an ambulance.

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STRENGTH. COMPASSION. EXPERIENCE. TRUST.

During times of crisis, Liberty Hill area residents know they can count on the Fire Department to take care of them.

From fighting fires, coordinating daring rescues in swift water, and providing on-scene emergency trauma care, the Liberty Hill Fire Department keeps close watch over our community. Highly trained to handle any emergency, firefighters and emergency medical technicians regularly go into harm's way to save lives and protect property. 

But helping neighbors during times of crisis is only part of their job. Protecting the public's safety through education and prevention are equally important. That's why Fire Department staff frequently visit classrooms throughout the school district to teach children how to safely escape a fire, and how to call for help. Fire officials also enforce Fire Codes to be sure that all public buildings are properly constructed for safety.

No one cares more for the safety of Liberty Hill than the brave men and women of our Fire Department. With 12 employees and 15 volunteers, the department serves an estimated 20,000 residents in the Liberty Hill area -- a district that spans 136 square miles. In 2008, LHFD responded to more than 1,500 calls for service -- a statistic that is expected to climb dramatically as the region continues to grow in population and commuter traffic.