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Hutto Fire Rescue

Williamson County Emergency Services District #3

Your All-Hazards Hometown Fire Department

2026 organizational profile

2026 Tax Rate Information

Hutto Fire Chief Scott Kerwood

Fire Chief’s Welcome

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.

TRADITIONAL FINANCE | DEBT PAGE  |  PENSION PAGE  |  CONTRACTS PAGE | OPEN GOVERMENT PAGE

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Hutto Fire Marshal
Payment Portal

HUTTO COMMUNITY
CONNECT

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.

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.

 

Hutto Fire Rescue Citizens Fire Academy

2026 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 -12.17% PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY -$6.78″

August 27, 2026
Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Date

August 27, 2026

Meeting Type

Regular Meeting

Agenda
Meeting Type

Public Hearing

Agenda

Facebook & Instagram Posts

1 week ago

Hutto Fire Rescue
FADO Wiseman deployed yesterday with TIFMAS for a 14-day assignment at the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County.During his deployment, Wiseman is serving as an Engine Boss on a brush truck. His crew is working night operations and conducting backburns, which are controlled burns that remove vegetation ahead of the fire, helping slow its spread and improve containment.We’re proud to have Wiseman representing Hutto Fire Rescue and helping protect communities across Texas. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Hutto Fire Rescue
🚒 Here’s a look at Hutto Fire Rescue’s July 2026 stats. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Hutto Fire Rescue
Williamson County ESD #3 will hold a Regular Board Meeting tomorrow, August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The meeting will include a public hearing for the adoption of the proposed tax rate.▶️ Watch Live On YouTube:🔗 www.youtube.com/@huttofirerescue---👥 Attend In Person:📍1545 Chris Kelley Blvd, Hutto, TX 78634---📝 Meeting agendas are available on our website:🔗 huttofire.gov/e-s-d-3/agendas-minutes ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Hutto Fire Rescue
INCIDENT RECAP: On Monday, August 24, at approximately 3:39 PM, Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) was dispatched to the 1000 block of County Road 138 for a structure fire.First-arriving crews arrived on scene at approximately 3:41 PM and found a barn fully involved. Crews immediately began efforts to control and extinguish the fire, which was brought under control at approximately 4:42 PM. The structure ultimately collapsed during the incident.The fire had spread into nearby brush, prompting crews to establish a perimeter and work to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding areas. No evacuations were ordered outside of the property where the fire occurred, and crews were able to protect the adjacent residence.There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. However, it was later confirmed that a dog was inside the barn and did not survive.Crews remained on scene for several hours to ensure all remaining hot spots were extinguished and to conduct overhaul and cleanup operations. Hutto Fire Rescue coordinated with other local agencies to bring in heavy equipment for dozer operations, helping to expose and extinguish remaining hot spots and prevent the fire from reigniting.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.Responding agencies included Hutto Fire Rescue (Williamson County ESD #3), Round Rock Fire Department, Pflugerville Fire Department (Travis County ESD #2), Taylor, Texas - Municipal Government Fire Department, Williamson County ESD #10, Williamson County ESD 6 Fire/Rescue, Williamson County Emergency Services, Hutto Police Department, Williamson County TX, Sheriff's OfficeffCity of Hutto, TX – Municipal Governmento, TX Public Works,OncorOncor.----UPDATE (4:55 PM): The fire is under control and crews will be working for the next several hours conducting mop-up operations. Be advised that smoke is still present in the area. Please continue to avoid the area.----(3:45 PM): Hutto Fire Rescue (WCESD #3) crews are currently on scene of structure fire on the 1000 block of CR 138. Please avoid the area. ... See MoreSee Less
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