Oak Hill Fire Department
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Station 301

View of truck bay at Station 301 which houses the Department's main engine

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View of truck bay at Station 302 which houses the Quint 105ft ladder truck


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 All burns require a permit application



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(Shift changeover is at 7am)

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Fire Academy is now full

The Oak Hill Fire Academy is now full for Class #8. To be placed on the stand-by list, please email Robert Hartigan at rhartigan@oakhillfire.org.



Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Advice

Texans can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what they should do if they or a family member have flu symptoms. The state’s 2-1-1 health information helpline is now staffed with medical professionals who can provide information about managing flu symptoms and advice on when to seek medical care from a physician or emergency room. For more information, please visit www.TexasFlu.org.



Fire Prevention Week 2009

Sam FurmanOctober 4-10th is National Fire Prevention Week! The Oak Hill Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week 2009 to urge Oak Hill residents to “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.”

Please join us for our Open House, Saturday, October 10th at 12 - 4pm. It will be held at 9211 Circle Drive, Austin, Texas 78736. Food, fun, fire truck rides and other educational activities will be provided.

This year’s campaign focuses on ways to keep homes fire safe and prevent painful burns. Additionally, fire safety educators will be teaching local residents how to plan and practice escape from a home in case a fire occurs.

The statistics are staggering. Each year roughly 3,000 people die as a result of home fires and burns, and more than 200,000 individuals are seen in the nation’s emergency rooms for burn injuries. The most common types of burn injuries result from fire or flame burns, scalds and contact burns. Burns are painful and can result in serious scarring and even death. When we take extra caution in our homes to ensure that the curling iron is out of children’s reach or pot handles are turned away from the edge of the stove, such injuries are entirely preventable. Keeping our homes safe from fire and preventing devastating burn injuries is a healthy change we can make happen.

By following simple safety rules, you can “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.”

1) Keep hot foods and liquids away from tables and counter edges so they cannot be pulled or knocked over.
2) Have a 3-foot “kid-free” zone around the stove. Never hold a child in your arms while preparing hot food or drinking a hot beverage.
3) Be careful when using things that get hot such as curling irons, oven, irons, lamps, heaters. Install tamper-resistant receptacles to prevent a child from sticking an object in the outlet.
4) Never leave a child alone in a room with a lit candle, portable heater, lit fireplace or stove, or where a hot appliance might be in use.
5) Wear short or close-fitting sleeves when cooking.
6) Set your hot water temperature no higher than 120 degrees.
7) Install anti-scald valves on shower heads and faucets.

Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across the country. For 85 years, fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. For more information on “Stay Fire Smart! Don’t Get Burned.” visit www.firepreventionweek.org.



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  New ISO Rating for Oak Hill Fire Department


Effective July 1, 2009, the Oak Hill Fire Department will be moving to an ISO rating of 2/8B. The details on the new, improved, ISO rating can be found here. This improvement in rating should mean an improvement in the fire insurance rates for most residential and commercial properties located in the district. Policyholders should check with insurance providers on the details specific to a particular policy.

The Insurance Services Office (ISO ) conducts periodic Public Protection Classification (PPC) surveys to determine the caliber of the Fire Suppression Delivery System (FSDS) provided to a Fire Department's citizens and property. According to the ISO, it is the leading supplier of statistical, underwriting, and actuarial information for the property/casualty insurance industry. Most insurers use the PPC classifications for underwriting and calculating premiums for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Other measurements show that Oak Hill Fire Department matches up well against other fire departments, both local and national, and demonstrates good value for taxpayer dollar.

To learn more about the Oak Hill Fire Department and Travis County Emergency Services District #3, follow this link.


OHFD Loses One of Their Own

FirefighFirefighter Cohnway Johnson, age 26, was a great friend and firefighter. He could always make everyone laugh but was one of the most hard-working men in the department. Joining the department in 2006 Cohnway took every opportunity to grow professionally, achieving certifications through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Intermediate Fire Fighter, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Haz-Mat Tech, and Driver Operator.


Firefighter Cohnway Johnson

On May 4, 2009 the department lost their brother Firefighter Johnson. Cohnway had tendered his resignation after three years of dedicated service and was on vacation while beginning his training with the Houston Fire Department. After completing a four mile training race on Wednesday, April 29, Firefighter Johnson collapsed and was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston.

Firefighter Johnson was in the ICU at Memorial Hermann for five days and was able to receive visitors. He continued to be vibrant in his conversations and continued his typical joking way of interacting with others. Cohnway passed away Monday evening.

The Oak Hill Fire Department will miss Firefighter Johnson greatly and their thoughts and prayers are with his family.



New Residential Sprinkler Ordinance

The Travis County ESD#3 Board of Commissioners approved the new residential sprinkler ordinance on February 25, 2008.

This ordinance will require that builders offer their clients the option of a sprinkler system to be installed throughout new buildings and structures classified as one and two family dwellings. The ordinance is effective as of May 25, 2008.

Click HERE for informational videos and more information on residential sprinklers.

Information

2008 Annual Report

Want to know what the department did last year? View the 2008 Annual Report.

Weather Station

Weather Underground PWS KTXAUSTI80 Oak Hill Fire Department has installed a weather station at Circle Drive. Click for more details.