South Hays Fire Department

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave heroes who gave everything for our freedom.

Never forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the new Fire Marshal of Hays County! Your 10 years of dedication, leadership, and service at South Hays Fire Department have made a lasting impact, and we are proud to see you step into this position.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in our South Hays family and community. Thank you for all you do, today and everyday. 💕

05/04/2026

Special thanks to 1st Phorm for stopping by and showing their support this International Firefighters Day! We truly appreciate the energy boost and the continued support of the fire service….And May the 4th be with you!

05/02/2026

We proudly recognize our Fire Captain Joshua Cote for completing the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Battalion Chiefs Academy.

This accomplishment represents a high level of commitment to leadership, decision-making, and operational excellence in the fire service.

We are proud of the effort, discipline, and professionalism demonstrated throughout this achievement—and even more proud to have that leadership serving our community.

04/24/2026

ESD Board Meeting April 27 at 5:30pm
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Station 11, 3528 Hunter Rd, San Marcos TX, 78666 on April 27 at 5:30 P.M.
The proposed agenda of the meeting will be as follows:*

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OPEN SESSION
Call to order, establish quorum, pledges of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
2. Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 23, 2026.
3. Citizen comments.

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CLOSED SESSION
For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, Texas Government Code. (LA.Kenworthy)

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OPEN SESSION
5. Discussion and potential action on the City of San Marcos annexations of District territory and removal of same by the District and authorizing appropriate District officers and officials to complete and take all actions necessary for same in conformance with applicable law. (LA.Kenworthy)
6. Discussion on the Chief’s Report. (S.Ridenour)
7. Discussion and potential action on the Treasurer’s Report. (R.Britt)
8. The next regular meeting is scheduled 5:30 p.m. May 25, 2026 located at Station 11, 3528 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, Texas.
Adjourn.

04/14/2026

Hays county Burn Ban is now “off”. Please follow safe burning guides.

03/23/2026

Hays County ESD #3 Board Meeting Agenda:

Station 12, 8301 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos TX, 78666 on March 23 at 5:30 P.M.

The proposed agenda of the meeting will be as follows:*
OPEN SESSION
1. Call to order, establish quorum, pledges of allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
2. Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 23, 2026.
3. Citizen comments.
CLOSED SESSION
4. For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, Texas Government Code. (LA.Kenworthy)
OPEN SESSION
5. Discussion and potential action on authorizing Chief Ridenour to negotiate cost share funding of Fire and EMS dispatching center with the Hays County Fire Chiefs Association for the next 5 years. (LA.Kenworthy)
6. Discussion and potential action on authorizing Chief Ridenour to negotiate an agreement with Hays County ESD 9 to temporarily house an ambulance and crew at Station 11. (LA.Kenworthy)
7. Discussion on the Chief’s Report. (S.Ridenour)
8. Discussion and potential action on the Treasurer’s Report. (R.Britt)
9. The next regular meeting is scheduled 5:30 p.m. March 23, 2026 located at Station 11, 3528 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, Texas.
10. Adjourn.

Posted with the Hays County Clerk – March 20, 2026

02/17/2026

SOUTH HAYS = JOB POSTINGS: FIRE CAPTAIN (Full-time) and ENGINEER (Full time).
*See the TCFP Job postings https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/. or southhaysfire.com for applications and job flyers.

Texas Commission on Fire Protection home page

01/31/2026

https://hillsidefellowship.org/watch

Lieutenant Eric Spillar’s Celebration of Life is Today (1/31/26) and can be viewed here live starting at 11:00AM. Open the link below to watch:

https://hillsidefellowship.org/watch