Georgetown Fire Department

Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown chiefs honor 9/11 first responders, victims with stair climb

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
This Friday, September 11, people across the U.S. will remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania 25 years ago.
Jessica Ohle practices two minutes of chest compressions at the CPR class that was hosted by the Georgetown Fire Department and Williamson County EMS on June 3 for CPR Awareness Week. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jessica Ohle practices two minutes of chest compressions at the CPR class that was hosted by the Georgetown Fire Department and Williamson County EMS on June 3 for CPR Awareness Week. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown, Williamson County first responders teach CPR on the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, June 5, 2026
Cardiac-arrest victims have a 45 percent higher chance of survival when CPR chest compressions are started before first responders arrive at the scene. With that in mind, Georgetown Fire Department and Williamson County EMS held 10-minute hands-only CPR demonstrations on the courthouse lawn June 3.
This map of the Georgetown area shows current response times from Georgetown fire department, with green being under the 10 minute response time goal and red showing places where it takes longer than 10 minutes to arrive. (Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

This map of the Georgetown area shows current response times from Georgetown fire department, with green being under the 10 minute response time goal and red showing places where it takes longer than 10 minutes to arrive. (Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

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New fire station to improve response times near Teravista

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Over the next two fiscal years, the Georgetown Fire Department will design, build and put into operation an eighth fire station at Westinghouse Road and Farm to Market 1460 and a pilot EMS model on State Highway 29.
ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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One year in, new ESD 8 tax creates security net for Georgetown emergency services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 7, 2025
After getting all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed, the monetary impacts of Emergency Service District 8’s resident-approved 2 percent sales started to be seen in April.
Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

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Off-duty Georgetown firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
An off-duty Georgetown firefighter was involved in a fatal crash while driving Friday morning, April 11, on Highway 29 west of Wolf Ranch Parkway.

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City Council District 3 expanded to include Parmer Ranch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 17, 2025
The Georgetown City Council District 3 boundary is expanding to include the new Parmer Ranch development between Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338 in Northwest Georgetown. District 3 is currently represented by Council Member Mike Triggs.
Fire Chief John Sullivan presents a public safety update to the city council during their February 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Fire Chief John Sullivan presents a public safety update to the city council during their February 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Fire department strives to reduce response times

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Facing increased demands for service due to population growth, the Georgetown Fire Department is aiming to get response times down to nine minutes to get to residents in medical distress earlier and to stop the spread of fires.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

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Santa trades in cookies for pancakes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21.
Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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New fire dog book sparks conversation about following dreams

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Georgetown Fire Department dog Koda is recognized around town for her happy demeanor, the way she helps teach kids about fire safety or for the red dress she wears during the Poppy Festival.
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