The Austin Fire Department was established in 1841 when the first fire protection organization was formed. In 1858, Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was formed as the first organized fire …

Jul 17, 2023 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Austin City Council directed the interim city manager to look into purchasing and staffing new ladder trucks for the Austin Fire Department, a memo …

Mar 3, 2023 · After a KXAN report highlighting the impact of the Austin Fire Department's lack of new ladder trucks, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly intends to put forward a resolution that …

The Austin Fire Department provides fire protection and first-response emergency medical services to the city of Austin, Texas. The Austin Fire Department is the fourth largest fire …

Apr 17, 2023 · One, a proposal from District 6 Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, kicks off a renewed evaluation of the AFD's staffing and funding needs for its 12 aerial trucks, vehicles …

If available, the Austin Fire Department will send a fire apparatus (engine or ladder truck) to public events, such as parades or festivals, upon request. A minimum attendance of at least 50 …

Jul 26, 2023 · The Austin Fire Department’s (AFD) vehicular fleet consists of 397 units, including fire apparatus, boats, and numerous other types of vehicles critical to the mission. This …

Feb 24, 2023 · The Austin Fire Department has 13 ladder trucks right now, as has been the case for nearly three decades despite population growth, Nicks said.

• Up-staffing of brush trucks and code 3 support vehicles to assist with response due to large number of incidents is implemented. • Fire Dispatch will up -staffing to assist with the large …

When spec’ing its new heavy rescue fire apparatus, Austin Fire Dept. chose an 22′ aluminum SVI body mounted on a Spartan Gladiator chassis.