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Travis County ESD #1 Core Values

SERVICE: Travis County Emergency Service District 1 continues its unwavering call to protect and serve.

Travis County Emergency Services District 1 serves the City of Lago Vista, City of Jonestown, Village of Point Venture, and unicorporated areas of Northwest Travis County. SAFETY: We strive to keep our citizens free from harm by utilizing the best personal, equipment and training available. Through our safety programs, the Department can reduce the risk to the public and its members at fires, emergencies and medical incidents. HONOR: The enormous commitment necessary to perform the Department's tasks requires excellence of character. We inspire each other through pride in our department, which is a belief that every action reflects on all the members of the Department, both past and present. DEDICATION: A commitment to the Department's mission is an essential part of our code of conduct. The unwavering observance of duty calls for us to fulfill our obligations both professionally and personally. PREPAREDNESS: By combining all of the components of our core values, Travis County Emergency Service District 1 will maintain a constant state of readiness to meet all challenges, traditional and new.

10/22/2026

It takes a team to care for our community.
When the call comes in, Travis County STAR Flight is ready to take to the skies. These crews bring advanced medical care, specialized training, and the ability to reach patients when every second matters.

We’re grateful for our partners at STAR Flight and the work they do alongside our ground crews to help get patients the care they need.

And we have to admit...they make one heck of an exit.

Yesterday, TCESD1 personnel assisted with a medical emergency that required the transport of one patient by STAR Flight ...
10/21/2026

Yesterday, TCESD1 personnel assisted with a medical emergency that required the transport of one patient by STAR Flight for further medical care.

Round Mountain Church served as the landing zone, allowing STAR Flight to safely land and coordinate the patient transfer with responding personnel.

We appreciate the coordination between our local responders and STAR Flight in providing timely medical care when it matters most.

Wildland firefighting takes more than the people working hard on the front line. It also takes specifically trained pers...
10/20/2026

Wildland firefighting takes more than the people working hard on the front line. It also takes specifically trained personnel working alongside heavy equipment to help crews gain ground against a fire.

Pictured on the right is Battalion Chief Robeson, who is serving as a dozer swamper during his deployment. His role includes identifying hazards, supporting fireline construction, monitoring changing conditions, and maintaining communication with the dozer operator. His work helps crews build and improve firelines while keeping safety a priority in challenging terrain.

Every role matters when it comes to protecting communities and supporting wildfire suppression efforts. We’re proud to see Battalion Chief Robeson putting his skills to work alongside crews across Texas.
Stay safe out there!

10/19/2026

It's Monday, and you know the drill. It's time for Behind the Badge!

This week, we caught up with Firefighter/Paramedic Arellano to ask a few very important questions and give you a look at the person behind the badge.

You know them by their uniforms, but there's more to our crew than the job they do. Tune in this time next week to meet another member of the TCESD1 family!

Travis County ESD 1 personnel enjoyed a wonderful afternoon attending the Safe American Schools Fall Festival!It was a g...
10/18/2026

Travis County ESD 1 personnel enjoyed a wonderful afternoon attending the Safe American Schools Fall Festival!

It was a great opportunity to spend time with members of our community, visit with families, and enjoy some fall festivities.

We appreciate Safe American Schools for inviting us to be part of this special event. Building relationships with the people we serve is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do!

Lieutenant Rodriguez has deployed to Smithville, Texas, where he is assigned to ST214 to support pre-positioning for pot...
10/16/2026

Lieutenant Rodriguez has deployed to Smithville, Texas, where he is assigned to ST214 to support pre-positioning for potential wildfire activity. This deployment helps ensure resources are in place and prepared for an initial attack should wildfire conditions develop.

Wildfire response requires preparation, coordination, and personnel willing to step up when the need arises. We’re proud to have Lieutenant Rodriguez representing TCESD1 in support of wildfire readiness across Texas.

Stay safe out there!

10/14/2026

Training with TCESD1: Paramedic Edition
Our crews spend countless hours training, practicing, and sharpening the skills they rely on when the call comes in.

From hands-on drills to scenario-based training, every repetition has a purpose: building confidence, strengthening teamwork, and staying ready for whatever comes through the doors.

This is the work that happens before the call.

Not every medical response begins with a dispatch.Sometimes, the patient comes directly to the station, a situation call...
10/13/2026

Not every medical response begins with a dispatch.
Sometimes, the patient comes directly to the station, a situation called a walk-up. Our B Shift crew recently trained for exactly that scenario.

The scenario: A patient was brought to the station by a loved one seeking medical assistance. Personnel had to quickly assess the patient, identify the immediate needs, provide stabilization on scene, and transport the patient to a medical facility for continued care.

While the scenario was training, the skills being practiced are very real.

From the first assessment to the decision to transport, every step matters. Our crews train to recognize what a patient needs, provide care under pressure, and get them to the right place for the next level of treatment.

10/12/2026

Your regularly scheduled Monday programming has arrived!
It's time for Behind the Badge, and this week, Firefighter Stephens is taking his turn answering our **very serious, very official** questions.

Everyone here at the station has a story, a personality, and a few answers that might surprise you. Tune in this time next week to meet another member of the TCESD1 family!

Yesterday, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) facilitated a Tabletop Exercise with the City of Lago Vista, Ci...
10/09/2026

Yesterday, Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) facilitated a Tabletop Exercise with the City of Lago Vista, City of Jonestown, Village of Point Venture, Lago Vista ISD, North Lake Travis Chamber, Texas Department of Public Safety - Central Texas Region, Lago Vista Police Department, and Travis County ESD 1.

The exercise focused on how agencies and organizations work together during an emergency, emphasizing how an Incident Command Post (ICP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are established and, just as importantly, how they work together once an incident is underway.

Exercises like this give our local partners an opportunity to work through emergency scenarios, clarify roles and responsibilities, and strengthen communication before a real incident occurs.

A special thank you to Northlake Church for hosting us and providing a great space for this important training. We appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and continue preparing together.

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20624 FM1431
Lago Vista, TX
78645

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