Peaster Fire

01/04/2023

Greyhound Landing, LLC made a donation today to the Peaster Fire Dept. Greyhound Landing has a new housing development off of FM 920. Thank you for your donation, it is very much appreciated.

12/19/2022

12/15/2022

We're Hiring! Are you ready to join our team?

Apply today at www.pcesd1.com/employment

11/25/2022

Rescue 34 was blocking the scene of a traffic incident this afternoon near the Interstate 20/30 split and was hit by another driver. The driver of Rescue 34 was still seat belted in the vehicle and is okay. The driver who hit the apparatus is also okay. The block position that Rescue 34 was in protected first responders and civilians involved in the original accident from the vehicle that caused the secondary incident. For your safety and ours, please drive the conditions and yield to emergency vehicles.

11/24/2022

11/09/2022

Unofficial election results indicate that Willow Park and ESD 1 voters have approved the City of Willow Park and surrounding community to join Emergency Services District 1. We are excited to join forces with the Willow Park firefighters to ensure that delivery of excellent fire and rescue protection continues in Willow Park for years to come as the area grows.

Results from yesterday's election -

Proposition A (Willow Park voters):
For 1631 (64.93%)
Against 881 (35.07%)

Proposition B (Willow Park voters):
For 1500 (60.36%)
Against 985 (39.64%)

Proposition AA (ESD1 voters):
For 18174 (80.63%)
Against 4366 (19.37%)

Proposition BB (ESD1 voters):
For 16968 (76.74%)
Against 5143 (23.26%)

Results are considered unofficial until they have been canvassed and approved by Parker County Emergency Services District 1 Board of Commissioners.

11/09/2022

The election yesterday results with Willow Park Fire-Rescue joining Parker County ESD 1. Welcome to the family. They are a great group of firefighters.

Results from yesterday's election -

Proposition A (Willow Park voters):
For 1631 (64.93%)
Against 881 (35.07%)

Proposition B (Willow Park voters):
For 1500 (60.36%)
Against 985 (39.64%)

Proposition AA (ESD1 voters):
For 18174 (80.63%)
Against 4366 (19.37%)

Proposition BB (ESD1 voters):
For 16968 (76.74%)
Against 5143 (23.26%)

Results are considered unofficial until they have been canvassed and approved by Parker County Emergency Services District 1 Board of Commissioners.

11/08/2022

10/13/2022

This year NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) is celebrating their 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. The theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”

It is estimated that there are now less than 2 minutes to safely leave a home, due to homes burning quicker than ever. It is imperative to plan ahead of time, so in the event a fire threatens your home, you and your family are prepared.

Now is a great time to make and practice a home escape plan with all members of your home. Ensure there are multiple ways to leave your residence and that all doors and windows open correctly. Make sure everyone knows the predetermined meeting place outside and a safe distance from the home.

10/11/2022

A MESSAGE FROM THE WILLOW PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT

On November 8, 2022, the citizens of Willow Park will have the opportunity to decide about the future of their fire services. Parker County Emergency Services District 1, which already covers the largest portion of our surrounding areas, has called an election on annexing our fire department into their agency.

Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) are political subdivisions of the State of Texas, created by voters in a local area to fund fire protection and emergency services. ESDs are a practical way to adequately support emergency services in many Texas municipalities as well as suburban and rural areas of the state, and through consolidation across a regional area, often provide a more efficient resource allocation response model that better protects the lives and property of citizens, while being a more cost-effective funding model for taxpayers.

Currently, Willow Park Fire-Rescue engages in regional response with surrounding areas. We frequently assist ESD1 on their calls, and they often assist us on our calls. The current funding model, however, has created challenges for the growth of our department within Willow Park.

Your Willow Park Fire-Rescue department currently employs 11 full-time employees, including administration. Should the election pass, the leadership of ESD1 has assured our firefighters they will all have a job with the new agency. In addition to lateral transfers, there are also improved benefits, competitive pay, and more opportunities for advancement with the ESD1. The staff – and consequently the City of Willow Park – will also have access to the greater resources and training opportunities that are provided by the ESD1.

ESD1 has assured us they are committed to maintaining the same level of response, professionalism, and service that Willow Park citizens have come to know and expect. The ladder truck and other apparatus that have been paid for by Willow Park taxpayers will remain stationed in Willow Park, as well as the current staff. The administrative staff of WPFR would be retained by the city to continue their role in fire prevention and fire marshal services.

We know community outreach is valuable to our citizens and it is equally important to ESD1. Just as we visit schools and other organizations to teach fire safety and other educational programs, so does the ESD. Outreach and educational programming would continue in Willow Park.

Should the voters decide to make this change, we can assure you that Willow Park will continue to be a safe community passionately protected by a professional fire service.

Should the voters decide NOT to make this change, you will still be passionately protected by a professional fire department.

We urge the voters to seek out accurate information from reliable sources and share it with their friends and neighbors, and on November 8, please take the time to make your voice heard and vote in this election.