Fredericksburg Fire EMS

08/29/2026

🚒 Structure Fire – Schumann Rd

Around 1:30 this morning, Fredericksburg Fire/EMS was dispatched to the 1600 blk of Schumann Road near Stonewall for a reported structure fire involving a two-story residence.

Fredericksburg Fire/EMS assisted Stonewall VFD with manpower and water supply operations. Johnson City VFD also responded and provided assistance.

The fire was contained to the structure, and no injuries were reported.

All personnel have cleared the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

8/28 3:20P: This fire is 171 acres and 95% contained. The fire rekindled about an acre and additional crews have been called to continue working to put out flames and hot spots.

No changes to community impacts.
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8/28 11:10A: Fire still at 165 acres and 90% containment. No change to operations or impacts.
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8/28 8:10A: Containment operations and mop up of embers continued overnight. Fire has been updated to about 165 acres and 90% contained. Crews will finalize containment this morning and work to improve dozer lines around the fire in case of any restarts with today's heat.
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8/27 10:15P: Fire remains at 155 acres and 80% containment. No change to impacts.
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8/27 8:50P: Updated fire size is about 155 acres at 60% containment. Crews continue to mop up the fire's edge. Some heavy fuels still have a lot of heat from the fire.

1 outbuilding saved and 1 large hunting blind lost. No lost structures. No displaced residents.
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8/27 8:30P: Crews continue to work hotspots and areas with fire still present. Forward motion of the fire has been slowed significantly. Acreage estimates will be updated with new measurements.

At this time, 1 outbuilding was threatened, no structures have been reported lost, and no residents displaced.
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8/27 7:10P: The DuderStadt fire is about 50 acres and 0% contained as of now. 1 outbuilding is threatened. Fire crews continue to work the fire. Texas Forest Service is on scene to assist. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay aware and give responders space to work the fire.
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8/27 6:30P: Crews continue to work the brushfire. Multiple City and County fire crews are out on this fire to assist. The fire is moving north in the direction of Fallen Oaks Drive. Continue to monitor fire conditions if in the area and heed first responder direction.
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8/27 5:50P: Fire crews are responding to reports of a brushfire near the 1740 block Duderstadt Rd south of Harper in Western Gillespie County. Yield to responding units and steer clear of the area.

Additional updates to follow.

08/21/2026

🔥🚫 Protecting Gillespie County Starts With Prevention 🚫🔥

Due to current conditions and increased wildfire danger, the Gillespie County Commissioners Court has enacted a Burn Ban effective at 9:15 a.m. on August 21, 2026, for all unincorporated areas of Gillespie County.

When temperatures are high and vegetation is dry, a single spark can have devastating consequences. By following the burn ban and practicing fire-safe habits, we can reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our neighbors, first responders, homes, livestock, and natural resources.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Gillespie County safe.

🚒 Fredericksburg Fire EMS

08/06/2026

UPDATE:
August 6, 11:23a.m.
As of 11:20a.m., law enforcement personnel have fully cleared the building, and Wal-Mart has declared an all‑clear. The store will resume normal operations at 12:30pm.

We want to extend our appreciation to all who supported today’s response and helped bring this incident to a successful conclusion.

Further information will be shared as needed, but there is no ongoing threat.

08/06/2026

COMMUNITY UPDATE:
August 6, 2026 at 10:30am
The Fredericksburg Police Department has received information regarding a possible threat in the Walmart area.
Out of an abundance of caution, we ask the public to avoid the area until further notice while officers investigate the situation and work to ensure the safety of our community.
Please do not call 9-1-1 for general information. We will provide updates through our official channels as additional information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

08/05/2026

🚒🔥 Fredericksburg Fire/EMS Hosts Legislative Delegation

This week, Fredericksburg Fire/EMS welcomed a legislative delegation coordinated by the State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA) for discussions on wildland fire preparedness and response in the Texas Hill Country.

Following a tour of local Texas A&M Forest Service facilities, the group joined Fire/EMS leadership for a presentation on lessons learned from the Crabapple Fire, regional partnerships, and the ongoing needs of rural fire departments.

We appreciate the opportunity to share our experiences and advocate for the resources and support needed to keep our communities safe.

Thank you to SFFMA, Texas A&M Forest Service, and all of our partners for helping advance the conversation on wildfire resilience in Texas.

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08/04/2026

🚒 Answer the Call. Join Our Team.

Fredericksburg Fire/EMS is hiring Full-Time Firefighter Paramedics and Paramedics!

💰 Starting pay: $60,026-$67,914
➕ $4,800 annual paramedic incentive
✅ Excellent benefits
✅ 48/96 schedule
✅ Career growth opportunities

Apply today:

🔗 https://fbgtx.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Fire-Fighter-Paramedic-147

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07/22/2026

Community Strong 💜

Members of B Shift Medic 2 and Medic 3 recently stopped by a local dance studio fundraiser supporting a Kerrville studio that sustained damage during the recent floods.

Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to support local businesses, organizations and families affected by the flood.

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