District 1 Fire & Rescue is a combination fire department that serves the greater La Vernia area, including Kicaster and Sutherland Springs, Texas. First due area covers 126 square miles of North Wilson County and the City of La Vernia. Fire Station 1, located in La Vernia, is staffed 24/7 by 4 professional firefighters, 24/7, and Station 2, located at FM 775 and FM 3432, is staffed by 3 professional firefighters 24/7. Our paid staff are supported by a dedicated group of highly trained volunteer firefighters. District 1 responds to aproximately 1800 calls per year.
Wilson County Burn Ban Status
Carl Fowner
Battalion Chief
Bobby Blankenship Jr.
Captain
Fire Crews Cut Victim From Roll Over on FM775
District 1 Fire crews had to use the Jaws of Life to cut a women from her vehicle when it rolled over on FM775 near County Road 344.
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Wilson County District 1 Fire & Rescue serves the Northwestern part of Wilson County, Texas. The District provides Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical First Response to approximately 126 square miles of Northwest Wilson county and includes the City of La Vernia, Sutherland Springs, and the Kicaster area.
Wilson County ESD #1 operated until 2017 as an all-volunteer department. Station 1, located in La Vernia, is now staffed 24/7 by 4 professional Firefighters and Fire Station 2, located at FM 775 and FM3432 is staffed by 3 professional Firefighters, 24/7. Our paid staff are supported by a group of dedicated and highly trained volunteers.
Our fleet consists of 2 Rescue/Engines, 2 Engines, 3 Brush trucks, 2 Command vehicles, 1 Tender, and 1 Rescue Boat. The District responds to approximately 1800 calls per year.
Chris Thompson
Fire Chief
Carl Fowner
Battalion Chief
Bobby Blankenship Jr.
Captain
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. Know the symptoms to stay safe!
Wilson County Burn Ban
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Fire Crews Cut Victim From Roll Over on FM775
District 1 Fire crews had to use the Jaws of Life to cut a women from her vehicle when it rolled over on FM775 near County Road 344.