Hutto Fire Rescue

The US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Williamson County on Monday, June 15, until 5 a.m.

Thunderstorms have produced heavy rainfall amounts and flash flooding is possible in the warned area.

Stay weather aware and sign up for local alerts at warncentraltexas.org

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor the American flag and all that it represents.

If you have a U.S. flag that is tattered, worn, faded, or torn beyond repair, Hutto Fire Rescue has flag retirement boxes available at Stations 1 & 2. Proper flag retirement is a respectful way to honor our nation’s symbol.

When the boxes are full, the flags are collected by The Richard A Oman American Legion Post 302, so they can be retired with a proper flag retirement ceremony.

📍 Station 1: 501 Exchange Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
📍 Station 2: 150 Swindoll Ln, Hutto, TX 78634

UPDATE: The roadway is back open.

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🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) is on scene of a collision on northbound SH 130 near Limmer Loop. Expect significant traffic delays and please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.

Did you know that Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) has AEDs and Narcan available at all four fire stations for public use in the event of a medical emergency?

These life-saving tools are readily available at our stations to support our community, because when emergencies happen, every second counts.

🚒 Hutto Fire Rescue Station Locations 🚒
📍 Station 1: 501 Exchange Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634
📍 Station 2: 150 Swindoll Ln, Hutto, TX 78634
📍 Station 3: 211 Limmer Loop, Round Rock, TX 78665
📍 Station 4: 161 Klattenhoff Ln, Hutto, TX 78634

Today, our crew from Station 2 joined Hutto ISD Parent & Family Engagement at the Cross Creek Pool for another great morning of summer reading.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit with our firefighters. With plenty of room at this stop, we were even able to let the kiddos take a turn on the fire hose and spray some water.

Hutto Fire Rescue is joining the Reading Ready Bus Tour every Tuesday in June, and next week's stop will be at the Emory Crossing Amenity Center. Can't wait to see you there!

On Friday, June 5, Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) joined Hutto ISD Police Department and several other local agencies for a Mass Casualty Training Exercise.

Here are just a few photos from the exercise showing some of the ways Hutto Fire Rescue personnel participated throughout the day. Since this was a large, multi-agency training event, these images don't capture every aspect of the exercise, but they offer a glimpse into the important work being done to ensure we are always prepared for emergencies.

Training alongside all of our public safety partners helps ensure all responding agencies can work seamlessly during complex incidents and strengthens partnerships to help keep our community safe. We would like to thank Hutto ISD and Hutto ISD Police Department for hosting and coordinating this valuable training opportunity.

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Please note that all "patients" shown in these photos were volunteers participating in the exercise, and any injuries depicted were simulated using moulage (special effects makeup) for training purposes.

Hutto Power Breakfast is this week, Thursday, June 11, from 8:00–9:00 AM at the East Williamson County Higher Education Center, 1600 Innovation Blvd., 3rd Floor!

🎤 This month's guest speakers are Seth Ackland, Vice President, and Katherine Kraai, Senior Project Manager, with Kitchell.

Presented in collaboration between Williamson County ESD #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) and the Hutto Area Chamber, Hutto Power Breakfast takes place monthly on the second Thursday from 8–9 AM at EWCHEC. The first 30 minutes feature updates from local agencies, followed by a guest speaker or special presentation during the final 30 minutes.

This event is FREE and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

☕ Special thanks to our coffee sponsor, Stone Stash Coffee!

One of the most important responsibilities of WCESD #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) is being accountable the residents in our District who fund our services.

As a local government entity, we are committed to making financial and operational information available to the public. From budgets and audits to contracts and board meetings, we believe our community should have easy access to information about how decisions are made and how taxpayer dollars are used.

That commitment has earned WCESD #3 five Transparency Stars from the Texas Comptroller in the following areas:

⭐ Traditional Finances
⭐ Open Government & Compliance
⭐ Debt Obligations
⭐ Contracts & Procurement
⭐ Public Pensions

Transparency helps build trust, promotes accountability, and ensures our community can stay informed about the fire and emergency services that protect them every day.

Learn more about Your All-Hazards Hometown Fire Department, and our transparency efforts at huttofire.gov.

Funding Facts: Part 3 of 3

Earlier today, we explained where our funding comes from and how property taxes support emergency services. Now, we're taking a look at how Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) is funded through local sales tax.

We are funded in part through a voter-approved 2% local sales tax in areas outside of the city limits of Hutto, which helps support fire stations, firefighters, equipment, and emergency response operations.

However, WCESD #3 does not receive sales tax revenue from all areas within our jurisdiction. How those sales tax dollars are distributed depends on where a purchase occurs:

📍 WCESD #3 Jurisdiction & Outside Hutto City Limits
• 100% of the local sales tax in that area goes to WCESD #3.
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📍 Areas Annexed by the City of Hutto Since 2016 (More than 5 acres).
• 60% of the local sales tax goes to the City of Hutto
• 40% of the local sales tax goes to WCESD #3
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📍 Within the City of Hutto
• 0% of local sales tax goes to WCESD #3.
• Many major retailers, including H-E-B, Home Depot, Lowe's, Academy, Covert and others, are located in this area, meaning purchases made there do not generate local sales tax revenue for WCESD #3.

We hope this helps to provide a clearer understanding of how Hutto Fire Rescue is funded and how those dollars support the services our community relies on every day.

Funding Facts: Part 2 of 3

Earlier today, we shared where Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 (Hutto Fire Rescue) receives funding. Now, we're taking a closer look at the largest funding source: property tax.

The primary funding source for WCESD #3 is a voter-approved property tax. The District's property tax rate is $0.10 per $100 of assessed property value, which is the maximum rate authorized for emergency services districts under the Texas Constitution.

To put that into perspective, the average homeowner in our District paid approximately $7,275 in total property taxes during FY 2024-25. Of that amount, only about $353 went to WCESD #3.

That amount helps fund 24/7 emergency response, fire suppression, rescue services, emergency medical response, fire prevention programs, and the personnel and equipment needed to serve our growing community.

Check back for Part 3, where we'll explain how local sales tax contributes to funding Hutto Fire Rescue.