Travis County ESD #1

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, emer

gencies 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.

08/31/2026

Another Monday, another episode of Behind the Badge!

This week, we had Firefighter/Paramedic Rudolph answer a few questions:
1. His favorite food
2. His hidden talents
3. The most embarrassing thing he's done on a shift
4. Why he decided to serve with Travis County ESD 1

All of our brave men and women in service have a story, and we're excited to share them with our community. Tune in next week for another Travis County ESD 1 family member highlight.

08/29/2026

There were 19 new wildfires requiring state assistance in Texas yesterday.

The wildlife threat remains high.

Travis County ESD 1 currently has 12 personnel deployed supporting state wildlife suppression efforts.

Training doesn’t stop when the calls do. Our crews recently spent time behind the wheel working on their driving precisi...
08/28/2026

Training doesn’t stop when the calls do. Our crews recently spent time behind the wheel working on their driving precision. Every training helps us be more prepared when our community needs us.

08/27/2026

Just another day at the office… except the office is moving, turning, stopping, and occasionally throwing you across the back.
Our personnel are getting a little *extra* hands-on experience with what it’s like to provide patient care while the ambulance is in motion.

Seven of our paramedics attended the BEST EMS Cadaver Lab, gaining valuable hands-on experience with advanced airway man...
08/26/2026

Seven of our paramedics attended the BEST EMS Cadaver Lab, gaining valuable hands-on experience with advanced airway management and critical procedures in a realistic training environment.

During the lab, our paramedics practiced a wide range of advanced skills, including:

• Video and direct laryngoscopy
• Supraglottic airway placement
• Surgical airway techniques
• Finger thoracostomy and pericardiocentesis
• Intraosseous access
• Umbilical vein cannulation
• Field amputation techniques and escharotomy
• Ultrasound-guided IV access
• PICC and Mediport access

This type of hands-on training allows our paramedics to build confidence and sharpen the skills they may need when faced with a critical emergency—when there is no time to hesitate.

We’re proud of our paramedics for investing in their training and continuing to raise the standard of care we provide to our community.

Wildland Firefighter Mark Nicoletti has returned home yesterday for a short rest period following a long and demanding w...
08/25/2026

Wildland Firefighter Mark Nicoletti has returned home yesterday for a short rest period following a long and demanding wildland assignment.

Mark is credentialed as a Wildland Fire Incident Commander Type 4, a role that carries tremendous responsibility and requires extensive training, experience, and leadership in some of the most challenging and dangerous conditions firefighters can face.

Unfortunately, his time at home will be brief. Mark has already been assigned to his next wildland deployment, beginning September 3.

We are incredibly proud of Mark and his dedication to serving others, both here at home and wherever he is called to assist. We are thankful for every day he gets to come home, even when that time is short.

Please join us in wishing Mark a safe deployment and thanking him for his commitment to protecting communities and supporting fellow firefighters. Stay safe, Mark, and come home soon!

Fire Chief Donnie Norman deployed this morning, joining eight other Travis County ESD 1 wildland firefighters who are cu...
08/25/2026

Fire Chief Donnie Norman deployed this morning, joining eight other Travis County ESD 1 wildland firefighters who are currently deployed alongside hundreds of firefighters from across Texas.

Chief Norman has been assigned to the Ross Fire as a Strike Team Leader, where he will help lead crews battling this fast-moving wildfire west of Fort Worth.

The Ross Fire has grown rapidly, reportedly doubling in size in just three hours and scorching approximately 50,000 acres while forcing evacuations in parts of Palo Pinto and Jack counties. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was only 5% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

We ask everyone to please keep Chief Norman and all of our Travis County ESD 1 wildland firefighters in your thoughts and prayers as they work in extremely challenging and dangerous conditions.

We are incredibly proud of our ESD 1 Wildland Team and their willingness to leave their families and community behind to answer the call and help protect others.

Stay safe, Chief Norman, and all of our ESD 1 firefighters. We look forward to welcoming every one of you home safely.

On Saturday, Travis County ESD1 crews responded to Lake Travis as part of a multi-agency effort following a report of an...
08/24/2026

On Saturday, Travis County ESD1 crews responded to Lake Travis as part of a multi-agency effort following a report of an individual who was experiencing distress in the water, went under, and did not resurface.

Responding agencies included Travis County ESD1, ESD6, ESD8, STAR Flight, Austin-Travis County EMS, Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Game Wardens, and Lago Vista Police Department.

Crews faced challenging conditions, including multiple underwater hazards such as submerged trees and cables. We are grateful for the coordinated response and dedication of every agency involved in this difficult operation. Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones during this time.

Please remember: Lake Travis can present significant hazards beneath the surface. Always wear a properly fitted life jacket when participating in activities on the water, and never underestimate the risks of swimming or boating.

08/24/2026

Happy "Behind the Badge" Monday!

This week, we're highlighting Firefighter/Paramedic Leonard. We asked him:
1. His favorite food
2. If he has any hidden talents
3. The most embarrassing thing he's done on a shift
4. Why he chose to serve with Travis County ESD 1

Everyone here at the station has a story, and we're excited to share them with our community. Tune in again next Monday to meet another member of the Travis County ESD 1 family.

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Lago Vista, TX
78645

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