Orange County ESD#4

06/03/2026

Calls for May 2026

06/01/2026

OCESD #4 Celebrates New Firefighter Graduates

This Friday, OCESD #4 proudly celebrated the graduation of two members from the Orange County Fire Academy. Congratulations to Tyler Brack and Clay Autery on successfully completing their training and earning this important achievement.

The completion of the fire academy represents months of hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community. Tyler and Clay have demonstrated the determination and professionalism required to become firefighters, and we are proud to welcome them as they continue their service with OCESD #4.

Please join us in congratulating Tyler and Clay on this milestone. We look forward to seeing their continued growth and success as they help protect the citizens of our district.

Congratulations, Tyler Brack and Clay Autery! 🚒🎓👏

05/30/2026

Approximately one year ago, the General Manager of the MUD, the Orange County Precinct 2 Commissioner, and the Fire Chief of OCESD #4 came together to begin a comprehensive fire hydrant replacement, maintenance, installation, and testing project.

We are proud to announce that this project is ongoing and has now entered its second phase. OCESD #4 is honored to work alongside these dedicated partners to enhance fire protection and improve public safety throughout our community.

As part of this next phase, six new fire hydrants will be installed in strategic locations identified through coordination between OCESD #4, the MUD, and Orange County Precinct 2. OCESD #4 is assisting with the placement of these hydrants to ensure the best possible coverage for emergency response operations.

Annual fire hydrant testing will resume this summer to verify hydrant performance and reliability.

With the continued support and partnership of the MUD and Orange County Precinct 2, we will continue working together to make our community safer for everyone.

OCESD #4 greatly appreciates the teamwork, cooperation, and commitment of these outstanding partners.

Working together for a safer community. 🚒💧

05/29/2026

Members of Orange County ESD #4 recently completed hands-on training focused on Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations along with firefighter carries and drags. The training provided valuable experience in firefighter rescue techniques, teamwork, and emergency response skills that are critical during fireground operations. Crews practiced multiple rescue scenarios designed to improve efficiency, communication, and firefighter safety under stressful conditions.

This was a great learning experience for all personnel and another step forward in maintaining readiness and protecting both firefighters and the community we serve.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

At approximately 3:57 p.m., Orange County ESD #4 responded to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, fire units advised that the structure was fully involved. The fire was extinguished by responding fire service personnel.

Thank you to Orange County ESD #1, Orange County ESD #2, Deweyville Fire Department, and West Orange Fire Department for their assistance.

05/05/2026

If you’re looking to build your credentials through Orange County Emergency Services District No. 4 (OCESD #4), both Instructor I and Fire Officer I are solid steps forward—especially if you’re aiming for leadership or training roles in the fire service.

Here’s what those typically involve:

🔥 Instructor I

This course is designed to prepare firefighters to teach and lead training sessions. You’ll usually cover:

* Instructional techniques (lesson planning, delivery, evaluation)
* Classroom and hands-on teaching methods
* Safety and liability in training environments
* Communication and presentation skills

🚒 Fire Officer I

This is more focused on leadership and supervision at the company officer level. Topics usually include:

* Managing crews and daily operations
* Fireground leadership and decision-making
* Personnel accountability and safety
* Basic incident management
* Reports, documentation, and communication

05/05/2026

This past weekend, OCESD #4 personnel proudly participated in the Orange County Fire Academy. We currently have two students attending the academy, continuing their training and development.

In addition, four members of our department served as instructors, sharing their knowledge and experience to help train the next generation of firefighters. We’re proud of their dedication and commitment to the fire service.

05/01/2026

Ocesd #4 responded to a structure fire yesterday at approximately 1:00 PM in the 6200 block of Crosstimber. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke showing. Firefighters acted quickly to bring the fire under control and extinguish it.

We would like to thank our mutual aid partners, OCESD1 and OCESD3, for their assistance.

04/30/2026

🚨 OCESD #4 – Public Safety Alert 🚨

OCESD #4 crews are currently on scene of a working structure fire on Crosstimber. Multiple units are actively operating in the area.

🚒 Please avoid Crosstimber and surrounding roads to allow emergency vehicles safe and quick access.

Your cooperation helps us protect lives and property while keeping our firefighters safe.

We will provide updates as they become available.

— OCESD #4