Elm Creek · Taylor County, Texas
Making our community a safer place
An all-volunteer fire department and first responder service protecting 84 square miles of Taylor County since 1978.
84
square miles covered
1978
protecting Elm Creek since
100%
volunteer staffed
24/7
fire, rescue and EMS response
What we respond to
When the call comes, your neighbors answer it
Every member of this department is a volunteer with another job and a family. They leave both when the pager goes off.
House and structure fires
Homes, barns and outbuildings across the district.
Grass and brush fires
The most common call we run, and the reason for the brush trucks.
Vehicle accidents
Extrication and traffic control on FM roads and county roads.
Medical first response
First responders on scene while the ambulance is still en route.
911 address signs · $27
We can't help you if we can't find you
Most of this district is unmarked county road and long caliche driveways. At two in the morning, in smoke or rain, a reflective number at the end of your drive is the difference between us arriving and us searching.
We make and install them for $27. Every one sold also helps fund the department.
Order a sign for your propertyLatest from the department
News and updates
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July 30, 2026
A new website for the department
The site has been rebuilt so officers can keep it current — meeting dates, documents and photos now update themselves.
Everyone is welcome
Monthly meeting
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 PM
6870 FM 89, Tuscola
Meetings are open to everyone in the district. If you're thinking about volunteering, this is the place to start — there are jobs for people who don't ride the truck.
Full calendar →How to help
This department runs on its neighbors
We're funded almost entirely by dues and donations from the people we protect.
Become a member
$60 a year
Annual dues are what keep the trucks fueled, insured and maintained.
Pay your dues →Make a donation
Any amount
One-time or recurring, by card, PayPal or a check in the mail.
Donate now →Volunteer with us
Your time
Firefighters, first responders, and people to help run fundraisers.
Get in touch →Stay in touch
Get department news by email
Meeting reminders, fundraiser dates, and the occasional word about what the department is working on. No more than a handful of emails a year.