Bastrop Fire Department

09/03/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Faist on successfully completing his probationary period!

We’re proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment he has shown throughout his probation. We look forward to seeing him continue to grow and serve our department and community.

Congratulations, Firefighter Faist! 🎉

08/25/2026

Burn Ban Order now in effect as of 5pm today, August 24th.

𝟬𝟴/𝟮𝟰/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥

A 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 has been issued for Bastrop County and will go into effect today at 5:00 PM This 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 will remain in effect through Monday (09/14/2026).

The 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 remains in effect even if you experience rain.

𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪. 𝗩𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 https://www.bastropcounty.gov/page/em.outdoor_burning.

08/05/2026

07/21/2026

City of Bastrop TX Fire Department is currently hiring for the following positions:

-Driver/Engineer
-Firefighter

Benefits include:
• 48/96 work schedule
• TMRS retirement (2:1 match at 7%)
• 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance for employee

-Driver/Engineer starting $60,686.08
-Firefighter starting $56,341.00

Applications available online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bastrop

Application deadline is August 8, 2026.

07/02/2026

🔥 Welcome to the Team! 🔥

Please join us in welcoming our newest firefighter, Jacob Navejas, to the department!

We are excited to have you join our fire service family and look forward to seeing the dedication, hard work, and commitment you’ll bring to serving our community. We wish you a safe and successful career and are proud to have you standing alongside us.

06/27/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone out there this afternoon! 🚒

05/04/2026

04/25/2026

Is this post a week late? Yes. Is our appreciation for our Telecommunicators late? Never. ❌

Last week (April 12–18) was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and while the official celebration has passed, our gratitude for our dispatchers hasn't faded one bit. Our Firefighters got to deliver some treats to the Bastrop County Dispatchers office as a small token of our appreciation for everything they do!

To our dispatchers: Thank you for being the lifeline our community counts on. You are the first "first responders," the steady hands behind the headset, and the heartbeat of public safety. We’re celebrating you today—and every day! ✨

We don't need a designated week to know that our dispatchers are absolute rockstars. Join us in giving them a (slightly delayed) round of applause! 👏🎧🔥

04/24/2026

🚨 Traffic Alert – Bastrop 🚨

UPDATE: Roadway is back open.

Units from Bastrop Fire Department are currently on scene of a crash at Hwy 21 and Loop 150. Traffic in the area is moving slowly—please use caution and expect delays if traveling through.

If possible, consider an alternate route and give first responders plenty of space to work safely.

04/15/2026

Yesterday we teamed up with our neighbors at Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 Station 2 to put in some solid work training on RIT/MAYDAY operations and building the coordination it takes to work seamlessly. A strong relationship between us means a stronger response for the communities we both serve. Train together. Work together. Win together.