Sam Bass Fire Department

Sam Bass Fire Department Mission
"To Preserve Life and Property" There were 10 charter members at that time and the annual operating budget was roughly $25,000.

History

The Sam Bass Fire Department began in 1980 as the Sam Bass Company of the Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department and was staffed solely by volunteers. All support was received through generous donations from the public. The original two fire trucks were a used 1971 brush truck that came from the oil fields and a 1946 Chevy pumper. They were housed in a 2-car garage that also served as the m

eeting and training facility. In 1984, the department obtained its first Class-A pumper and in the late 1980’s the Brushy Creek MUD donated a portable building that served as the first real classroom and office for the fire department. In the early 1990’s, three bays were built at Station 1 and the previous building was donated to a local church and hauled away. Over the years, two more bays have been added, along with a conference room, foyer, and living quarters for the crews. In the mid 1990’s, voters approved the creation of ESD 2 and in 1998 Sam Bass went from being a volunteer fire department to a combination department, utilizing both paid staff and volunteers. In 2003, station 2 was built. In February 2004, Station 2 was fully staffed and operational. In 2019 our 3rd station was built and fully staffed. Sam Bass Fire Department operates multiple apparatus and has mutual aid agreements with the Austin, Cedar Park, and Jollyville Fire Departments. SBFD is staffed daily by 10 paid crew members (three per station plus a Battalion Chief), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, operating on a 24 hours-on / 48 hours-off rotating schedule. Volunteers staff as an extra FF or full engine crew during high call volumes or major events.

Williamson County has reinstated the burn ban effective noon today 08/18. Please visit www.wilcotx.gov for more informat...
08/18/2026

Williamson County has reinstated the burn ban effective noon today 08/18. Please visit www.wilcotx.gov for more information.

Stay safe out there!

SBFD is hiring! Check out the flyer and visit our website to Apply!sambassfd.com/employment
08/02/2026

SBFD is hiring! Check out the flyer and visit our website to Apply!
sambassfd.com/employment

Can’t think of a better way to welcome the kiddos back to school than with our neighborhood H-E-B!
08/02/2026

Can’t think of a better way to welcome the kiddos back to school than with our neighborhood H-E-B!

Check out this wildfire detection system that is being worked on by our friends Williamson County ESD9. Just another way...
07/30/2026

Check out this wildfire detection system that is being worked on by our friends Williamson County ESD9. Just another way that will be

As we continue to look for ways to keep our communities safe from fires, we are seeking qualified vendors that can provide a comprehensive wildfire detection camera system to support early fire detection and public safety operations.

Interested in learning more?

Please visit https://www.wilcoesd9.org/request-for-rfp-document to complete the inquiry form. All submissions must be completed by August 21. We look forward to reading your proposal!

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the newest member of the SBFD family. Lieutenant Carrazco and his wife have we...
07/18/2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome the newest member of the SBFD family. Lieutenant Carrazco and his wife have welcomed a new baby boy into the world. Momma and baby are doing great with smiles everywhere. Welcome to the family Thomas Carrazco!

Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸 Annual parade and spray down with our friends at Brushy Creek Municipal Utility DistrictWe at...
07/04/2026

Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸
Annual parade and spray down with our friends at Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District

We at Sam Bass Fire wish everyone a wonderful and safe 4th of July. Stay safe out there and let’s end the weekend with 10 fingers and 10 toes. 😉

PR event today at our neighborhood H-E-B! Always a good time out and about in the neighborhood.
06/27/2026

PR event today at our neighborhood H-E-B! Always a good time out and about in the neighborhood.

Happy Fathers Day from all of us at SBFD. Thank you for all that you do! Stay safe out there.
06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day from all of us at SBFD. Thank you for all that you do! Stay safe out there.

06/15/2026

The US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Williamson County on Monday, June 15, until 9 a.m.

Thunderstorms have produced heavy rainfall amounts and flash flooding is possible in the warned area.

Stay weather aware and sign up for local alerts at warncentraltexas.org

Gas Leak Alert 🚨 Please see notice below from WCES and please avoid the area.
06/10/2026

Gas Leak Alert 🚨

Please see notice below from WCES and please avoid the area.

✅ FINAL UPDATE: Repairs to the gas leak near Maritime Drive and South Great Oaks Drive are complete, and residents may return home.

Some roads in the area may remain closed. Please use caution and follow all traffic control signs and directions from officials.

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies only.
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🚨 🚨 GAS LEAK UPDATE as of 8:03 p.m. -- Crews continue to repair a natural gas leak near Maritime Drive and South Great Oaks Drive in Round Rock.

To ensure the safety of repair crews and the public, power to the immediate area will be temporarily shut off so repairs can proceed safely.

Residents in the affected area should continue to shelter in place if they are currently at home and avoid the area until repairs are complete.

Call 9-1-1 for emergencies only. Continue to monitor official Williamson County emergency communications for updates.

Check updates by visiting: https://www.wilcotx.gov/GasLeak
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🚨 Gas Leak Alert

A Shelter in Place has been issued due to a gas leak near Maritime Way and South Great Oaks Drive in Round Rock. Avoid the area while the leak is repaired.

If you are in the area, close all windows and doors, turn off HVAC systems and avoid anything that could cause a spark.

If you smell gas or feel unwell, call 9-1-1 right away. Monitor local media and county social media for updates.

Address

16248 Great Oaks Drive
Brushy Creek, TX
78681

Telephone

(512) 255-0100

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