Prevention & Safety

Fire Code

Williamson County ESD 6 Fire/Rescue falls under the Williamson County Fire Code (2018 International Fire Code with Local Amendments) https://www.wilcotx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1950/Williamson-County-Fire-Code-PDF?bidId=

Williamson County Fire Marshal Office handles all plans and permit reviews. Please contact the Fire Marshal for questions related to these items.

Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning is allowed within Williamson County ESD No. 6, except when there is COUNTYWIDE BURN BAN. Burning of trash is not allowed where trash collection services are available. Burning of trees, grass, leaves, branch trimmings and other plant growth is allowed under outdoor burning. No permit is required, however the community member must contact Williamson County Communications at (512) 864-8282. Press Option 1, then press Option 1 again.

Outdoor burning must be attended at all times. There must be a readily accessible water source for extinguishment, such as a garden hose connected to a water source. All outdoor burning MUST be extinguished before dark.

For a guide to outdoor burning within the District, please refer to the following:

Answers to Some Burning Questions

https://www.wilcotx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2013/Dos-and-Donts-for-Outdoor-Burning-at-Your-Residence-PDF

Repuestas a algunas preguntas ardientes

https://www.wilcotx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2014/Lo-Que-Debe-y-No-Debe-Hacerse-Al-Quemar-Al-Aire-Libre-En-Su-Residencia-PDF

Outdoor Burning in Texas by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

https://www.wilcotx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2015/Outdoor-Burning-in-Texas—Field-Operations—Texas-Commission-on-Environmental-Quality-PDF

Home Fire Safety

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe!