Hutto Fire Rescue

06/01/2026

In our ongoing “Who is WCESD #3?” series, we’re continuing to explain how Williamson County ESD #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) is structured and how decisions are made within our district.

WCESD #3 is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the elected members of the Williamson County Commissioners Court. The Board provides financial oversight and sets the strategic direction for the District, helping ensure taxpayer resources are used responsibly and effectively. While appointed, the Board is ultimately accountable to the citizens of our District through transparent governance and public oversight.

The Fire Chief serves as the District’s Chief Executive Officer, leading daily operations and working with the Board and District personnel to ensure our services meet the needs of the community.

This governance model is common in local government and is designed to provide both community-focused oversight and professional management.

As a public entity, WCESD #3 operates under Texas open government laws. Board meetings are open to the public, budgets and financial records are publicly available, and major decisions are made in transparent public sessions.

Our mission remains rooted in service, transparency, accountability, and providing exceptional emergency services to the communities we protect.

Learn more about Your All-Hazards Hometown Fire Department, our governance structure, and the services we provide at huttofire.gov.

05/31/2026

In our ongoing "Who is WCESD #3?” series, we’re breaking down how Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) serves our community every day. 🚒

WCESD #3 provides all-hazards emergency response and fire prevention services, including:

🔥 Fire protection
🏠 Fire prevention
☣️ Hazardous materials (HazMat) response
🚑 Rescue operations
❤️ Medical response
📋 Emergency preparedness
🌪️ Disaster response
📚 Community education

From emergency calls to prevention and education, our goal is to protect lives, property, and the growing Hutto community we serve, and to continue providing the highest level of service to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our District.

Learn more about "Your All-Hazards Hometown Fire Department" at huttofire.gov.

05/31/2026

The loss of a firefighter is felt across the entire fire service. Our thoughts are with Zach’s family, friends, and loved ones, as well as the members of the Round Rock Fire Department who served beside him.

Over the weekend, the Round Rock Fire Department lost one of our own. Fire Driver Zach French served this community alongside the men and women of RRFD for nearly 19 years, and his loss is being felt throughout our department and the public safety community.

We are grateful for the support shown by neighboring agencies, our fellow employees, hospital staff and the community during this difficult time. Many community members may have noticed neighboring agencies assisting with emergency response coverage or gatherings of our firefighters over the past several days. These acts of support allowed our firefighters the opportunity to be together and support one another, and we are deeply appreciative of everyone who made that possible.

Out of respect for the family, we will not be sharing additional details at this time. We ask that you keep Zach’s family, friends and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.

05/30/2026

Yesterday, we shared who Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) is. Today, we’re answering another common question: Where does WCESD #3 provide service? 🚒

We proudly serve more than 65,000 people across 63 square miles. Our district includes all of the City of Hutto as well as the surrounding areas outside of Hutto city limits.

We currently operate four strategically located fire stations throughout our district, along with a headquarters facility that supports day-to-day operations.

In addition, we are already planning two future fire stations in the following locations to keep pace with the continued growth of our community:
📍Near the intersection of N FM 1660/Main Hippo Drive, by the Hutto Ninth Grade Center.
📍Near County Road 132 and the future “Megasite”.

Learn more about "Your All-Hazards Hometown Fire Department" at huttofire.gov.

05/29/2026

For more than 25 years, the firefighters at Hutto Fire Rescue have served our community so consistently and well that many people have never had a reason to ask who is providing those services. 🚒

This is the first of a series of informational posts we'll be sharing to help our community better understand who we are, and we’re starting with the basics: What is Williamson County Emergency Services District #3?

Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (WCESD #3), best known as Hutto Fire Rescue, is the local government entity responsible for providing fire protection and emergency services to Hutto and surrounding areas. WCESD #3 was established in 2000 after voters approved its creation and is not affiliated with the City of Hutto.

As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, WCESD #3 has proudly provided all-hazards emergency response and excellent service to the Hutto community.

Visit our website at huttofire.gov to learn more!

05/29/2026

Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) is excited to partner with Hutto ISD Parent & Family Engagement for their Reading Ready Bus Tour!

Starting next week, we'll be joining the fun every Tuesday throughout the month of June to connect and share resources with our community, participate in story time, and of course let everyone check out our fire trucks. 🚒

Check out the schedule in the attached post for dates, times and locations. We can't wait to see everyone there!

📚🚌☀️ The wait is almost over… the Reading Ready Bus Tour kicks off NEXT WEEK on June 1! 🎉

Get ready for another summer filled with books, fun, snacks, read-alouds, and FREE books for families! This year we’re extending each stop to 3 hours so families have even more time to join the fun. 🙌

We’re also excited to team up with our local heroes! 🚓🚒👮‍♂️City of Hutto Police Department 🚔 on Mondays, Hutto Fire Rescue 🚒 on Tuesdays, and Hutto ISD Police Department 👮‍♀️ on Wednesdays will be joining us throughout the tour with special vehicle showcases and story time fun!

Grab your towels, sunscreen, and love for reading because Hippos & Heroes are hitting the road soon! 🦛📖☀️

We can’t wait to see our families out at the Reading Ready Bus!

05/28/2026

Did you know that our Williamson County ESD #3 Board Meetings are livestreamed on our YouTube channel?

While we’ve been livestreaming meetings for some time now, we recently transitioned to using YouTube to provide easier access for the public to watch meetings.

This change helps us continue providing transparency and information to the community we serve. Whether you want to watch live, catch up later that day, or revisit a meeting months later, we encourage you to stay connected with us.

▶️ Watch meetings live on our YouTube channel:
🔗 www.youtube.com/

🗓️ Meeting dates and agendas are posted to our website:
🔗 huttofire.gov/e-s-d-3/agendas-minutes

And remember, you are always invited to attend meetings in person at our administration building:
📍1545 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634

05/28/2026

🚒 Here’s a look at Hutto Fire Rescue’s April 2026 stats. 🔥

Each month’s numbers help tell the story of our continued service, readiness, and commitment to our Hutto community.

Key highlights include:
📞 Total Calls: 448
🚒 Highest call volume: Station 1
🪜 Total Training Hours: 661.5

View the full report in the graphics for a closer look at April's operations and activity.

05/27/2026

Williamson County ESD #3 will hold a Regular Board Meeting tomorrow, May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

▶️ Watch Live On YouTube:
🔗 www.youtube.com/
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👥 Attend In Person:
📍1545 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
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📝 Meeting agendas are available on our website:
🔗 huttofire.gov/e-s-d-3/agendas-minutes

05/27/2026

INCIDENT RECAP: At approximately 12:53 AM on May 27, Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) responded to a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Windy Reed Rd after a home was believed to have been struck by lightning.

All occupants had safely evacuated prior to firefighters arriving on scene. Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the residence and quickly initiated fire attack operations to locate and extinguish the fire. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours conducting overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The home sustained significant smoke and water damage. No injuries were reported.

Responding units included Hutto Ladder 1, Hutto Engines 2, 3, and 4, Hutto Squad 1, Hutto Battalion 1, Taylor Engine 3, and Williamson County EMS.

⚡→🏠→🔥 This incident serves as an important reminder that lightning strikes can cause house fires, sometimes hidden inside attics, walls, and electrical systems. If your home is struck by lightning, monitor for smoke or burning odors, and if needed, evacuate and call 911 immediately. Early notification gives firefighters the best opportunity to quickly locate and contain a fire before it spreads further through the home.

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UPDATE (1:45 AM): The fire has been extinguished and there are no reported injuries. Crews will remain on scene for approximately the next hour, so please continue to avoid the area.

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(1:10 AM): Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) crews are currently on scene of a structure fire on the 500 block of Windy Reed Rd. Please avoid the area.