Austin Fire Department
Mutual Aid Agreements

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Mutual Aid Agreements exist with neighboring fire departments throughout Travis County and southern Williamson County pledge assistance during an emergency greater than the resources available within the responsible department. Neighbpring departments supply personnel and equipment as needed, based on availability without placing the responding fire department's territory at risk. This occurs after the responsible fire department arrives on scene, sizes up the situation, and realizes that additional resources beyond the capacity of the responsible fire department are needed; that department also retains jurisdiction and liability for the emergency. Mutual Aid Agreements address the need for additional resources after the responsible fire department has arrived on the scene and begun taking action. Austin Fire Department has Mutual Aid Agreements with:
CE-Bar VFD
Hudson Bend VFD
Jollyville FD
Lago Vista VFD
Manchaca VFD
Manor Fire Department
North Shore VFD
Oak Hill VFD
Pedernales VFD
Round Rock FD
Sandy Creek VFD
Travis County Fire Rescue ESD 11 (Southeast Travis County VFD)
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 (Pflugerville FD)
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 4 (Travis County Fire Control)
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 9 (Westlake Hills FD)
Travis County Fire Fighters Association