Hutto Fire Rescue

Williamson County Emergency Services District #3

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Since our inception as an Emergency Services District in 2000, we have been committed to provide you with a well trained and equipped group of firefighters to aid in your protection and well-being. Hutto Fire Rescue/Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 is proud to operate as a SMART (Simple, Moral, Accountable, Responsive, Transparent) government that accomplishes all our services by using a minimum of your tax dollars.

TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT

Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 is committed to transparency in the use of taxpayer funding and being an open government. The Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 Board of Commissioners is proud to govern as a SMART (simple, moral, accountable, responsive, transparent) government that accomplishes emergency services by using minimal tax dollars, and is committed to provide a well trained and equipped group of firefighters to aid in the protection and well being of the citizens of the City of Hutto and the Hutto Community. The information provided on this webpage is done for you to be more informed through access to Williamson County Emergency Services District #3 financial information concerning how this governance is accomplished.

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HUTTO COMMUNITY
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HUTTO COMMUNITY CONNECT is a secure, easy to use platform that allows Hutto Community residents to share critical information about their household in order to aid Hutto Fire Rescue personnel to respond more effectively; ultimately resulting in better incident outcomes.

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Employment Opportunities

We are currently not accepting applications. Click the link below if you would like to leave us your contact information so we can contact you when we open our next process.

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About Citizens Fire Academy

Citizens Fire Academy is a 10-week class held at the fire department, which will give you a better understanding of what your firefighters do on a daily basis to mitigate emergency situations.

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2025 Tax Rate Information

“WILLIAMSON COUNTY ESD NO. 3 PROPOSED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.”

“THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY -4.52% AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY -$2.55.”

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Hutto Fire Rescue

6 days ago

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.----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. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hutto Fire Rescue

7 days ago

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, Kitchellchell.Presented in collaboration between Williamson County ESDHutto Fire Rescueescue) andHutto Area Chamberamber, 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 sponStone Stash Coffeeoffee! ... See MoreSee Less

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Hutto Fire Rescue

2 weeks ago

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 PensionsTransparency 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. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hutto Fire Rescue

2 weeks ago

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. ------ 📍 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 ------ 📍 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. ... See MoreSee Less

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