Williamson County ESD shifts from volunteer to paid firefighters

  • Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    With industry and development, comes an increase in population. In rural communities, the demand to keep citizens and property safe also spikes to the point where adjustments need to be made. Emergency Services District 10 — which covers much of the southwest portion of Williamson County — has seen a steady increase in 911 call volume in re...

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