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Any negative comments will be deleted and the writer blocked. Thank you for visiting the Jarrell Fire Department/ Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 5 page! Williamson County ESD 5 provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical service to 75 square miles of north Williamson County, Texas which includes the City of Jarrell, the Sonterra Community, Live Oak, Green Acres and Cor

n Hill communities as well as thousands of acres of farmland, quarries, and industrial business'. The district also covers a 13 mile strech of the IH-35 corridor. The district is covered out of 2 stations staffed 24/7 with 18 career fire fighters and 6 admin staff including Fire Marshall services. The district is funded by property tax and 2% sales tax in areas outside the city limits of the city of Jarrell Texas. These funds are used to pay employees, make building payments, provide necessary insurance including workers compensation, pay utilities, provide training, repair and fuel vehicles, and provide proper protective gear and firefighting tools. The District endeavors to be frugal, creative and prudent with taxpayer money. With the growth that is occurring in the area comes a growth in call volume which is projected to increase more as population density increases. The District is governed by a 5 member board of commissioners that meet monthly to ensure proper fiscal oversight of the taxpayer money. We the employees of Jarrell Fire Department/ ESD 5 are proud to be your public servants that are willing to give our very best to those that call for assistance. We are thankful for the support of the residents and business owners in our district.

09/01/2026

🎗️🚒 🇺🇸Our 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial Stair Climb is fast approaching! Join us on Saturday 9/12/26 as we remember the FDNY firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel who selflessly gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

This isn't a race; it’s a tribute. Every step we take ensures that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

🗓 When: 7:30am on 9/12/26
📍 Where: Jarrell High School Stadium
🔗 FREE to Participate. If you would like to purchase a commemorative t-shirt and challenge coin, it is $25.
Registration link: https://www.jarrellcoc.com/events/details/9-11-memorial-stair-climb-ceremony-3225

👣 Those who wish to walk the track instead are welcome to do so!

We climb because they climbed. Hope to see you there! 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

The Ross Fire has slowed a bit and stands at approximately 88,000 acres and 26% containment.

Here are the current numbers regarding property loss.
Fortunately there have been no reported deaths as a result of this initially very fast moving fire.

Jarrell crews continue to work at this incident and also standing by in Lubbock for numerous small grass fires that have sprung up in that area.

All of Williamson County remains under a burn ban. No burning anywhere in the county.

08/26/2026

** Please feel free to share.

It doesn’t surprise me that I have fielded calls from our amazing community asking how they can contribute to the Ross Fire near Palo Pinto.

This QR code was sent to me directly from the ESD 1 public relations director for Palo Pinto. They will use any contributions to buy door, snacks and drinks for the crews fighting this fire.

Due to traffic issues and access they cannot accept any donations other than via this code.

Once this is over, any money left will be used to support the citizens of the area impacted by this Fire. But this could go on for weeks.

Thanks for reaching out. Remember this doesn’t need to be hundreds of dollars to make a difference. Imagine if everyone in Texas just sent $1!

Don’t feel obligated, but if you want to help this is how and it’s a verified account that is known to be going directly to the firefighters working this fire.

08/25/2026

Jarrell Fire has partnered with Pflugerville Fire to send a team to the 50,000 acre “Ross Fire” in Palo Pinto.

The fire is only 5% contained as of today and focus is primarily on protection of homes.

Jarrell Driver Andrew Allison is driving a crew from Pflugerville Fire in Jarrell Fire’s Reserve Engine that’s equipped and approved for all hazards deployments.
Also, Division Chief Matt Whisenant is going in command vehicle as part of the deployment.

This is part of the Statewide TIFMAS plan. If we had a major wildland fire and needed help in Jarrell, teams from across the state would come to our area to lend a hand.

We ask for prayers of safety for them and all the crews across the state battling multiple wildfires.

08/23/2026

Jarrell Fire responded to a report of a possible structure fire this afternoon.
On arrival crews found a motor home with flames coming from the back end of the coach.
Crews extinguished the fire but the motor home suffered extensive fire and smoke damage.
Florence ESD 7 arrived for support due to the extreme heat and ended up covering our district in case of other calls.
Jarrell PD also responded for traffic control in the residential neighborhood.
No injuries to residents or first responders.
I happened to be in the firehouse at the time of dispatch and rode along.
Jump in the back of the fire truck and ride along with me see what takes place in the fire truck on the way to calls like this one.

08/20/2026

JFR has had 2 grass fires in last 12 hours!

The hot, dry season is here!

The burn ban is active. No burning in Williamson County.

08/19/2026

The 5th Annual Jarrell Fire Trunk or Treat is scheduled and the save the date information is below!

We will open vendor and trunks registration on September 16th.

Partnering again with Sonterra Parks and Rec. along with Jarrell Chamber of Commerce, Jarrell Police Department & JISD Police.

It’s going to be better than ever so get the costumes ready!

More info and vendor registrations coming soon!

(Photo Credit Mamarazzi Photography)

08/18/2026

BURN BAN IS NOW IN EFFECT!!

All of Williamson County.

Also, heat advisory all week into next week.

Stay Safe!!

08/14/2026

The names of the crew onboard the Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter that went down in Salado on Wednesday have been released.

Chief Warrant Officer Deontre Huey, 34 of Killeen
&
Warrant Officer Seth Olmstead, 25 of Belton

They have a link to support Seth’s family and his wife Lauren if anyone is interested.

https://mealtrain.com/ny22ld

I searched but haven’t found any info on links of support for Deontre’s family. If you know of one let us know so we can post.

Our prayers continue for their families.

08/13/2026

This is an outstanding update on the helicopter crash and subsequent grass fire yesterday from the Bell County Sheriff Department Public Information Officer.

Address

212 N. 5th Street
Jarrell, TX
76537

Telephone

+15127462505

Website

http://www.wilcoesd5.org/

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