October 31 - December 31, 2013
Halloween Floods Information and Resources
December 13, 2013
Governor requests Presidential disaster declaration
Governor Rick Perry is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for counties that are working to recover from the Halloween floods, including Travis County. To view the proclamation, go to: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/19168/....
December 3, 2013
Tips to prevent Christmas Tree Fires
For many, Christmas decorating begins almost as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers are gone. While decking the halls, keep in mind that live Christmas trees can pose a serious fire risk if safety precautions are not followed....
November 25, 2013
Deep-Frying Your Thanksgiving Turkey? Be Careful!
If you want deep-fried turkey for Thanksgiving and decide to cook it yourself, keep in mind that dangers apply....
November 12, 2013
STAR Flight made 31 flood rescues in 16-hour period
During the October 30-31 floods, STAR Flight crews rescued 31 people and four dogs in a 16-hour period...
November 6, 2013
Buyout Program
Public Meetings are scheduled on 11/12 & 11/13 for a buyout program that is underway as part of a joint project for Onion Creek with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the City of Austin
October 8, 2013
Fire Prevention Week reminder: Stay put when you cook
During National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office is spreading the word about the dangers of kitchen fires....
October 7, 2013
Governor Rick Perry and the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office Declare October 2013 Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
This month, Governor Rick Perry, the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office and Safe Kids Austin are observing “Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month” to highlight the problem of infant sleep-related deaths in Texas....
July 1, 2013
Fire Marshal recommends leaving fireworks to professionals
If it just doesn’t seem like Independence Day without fireworks, the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office recommends enjoying them at a public, professionally-run show rather than using them yourself....
June 3, 2013
Fireworks Safety Tips
Annually just under 10,000 Americans are injured by fireworks. Parents need to be especially vigilant during this period; ensuring children do not possessillegal fireworks or mishandle legal ones....
May 20, 2013
STAR Flight Public Open House to celebrate National EMS Week
To celebrate National EMS Week (May 20-24), STAR Flight is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, May 22, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited! The EC-145 helicopters and our new firefighting Huey helicopter, SF4, will be on display....
May 13, 2013
Firefighting helicopter ready for service
Travis County STAR Flight’s aircraft fleet now includes a helicopter that is specially equipped for fighting wildfires, a first for the program and for local and regional flight programs across Texas....
May 7, 2013
Public Participation in Community Wildfire Protection Plan Requested
Travis County and the City of Austin are partnering to produce a countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan designed to provide the framework for the area’s efforts....
April 24, 2013
Local, regional, and state agencies conduct aviation firefighting training
This Saturday, April 27, STAR Flight, the Austin Fire Department, Austin Police Department, Texas Military Forces, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Department of Public Safety are conducting joint wildfire aviation training at Camp Swift in Bastrop. This first-of-its-kind training in the state will help Central Texas fire department personnel learn how to work safely and effectively with aircraft....
April 13, 2013
Firefighting helicopter ready for service
Travis County STARFlight’s aircraft fleet now includes a helicopter that is specially equipped for fighting wildfires, a first for the program and for local and regional flight programs across Texas....
March 14, 2013
"ABCs of Safe Sleep" billboards urge safe sleep for babies
The Travis County Medical Examiner and the Safe Kids Austin Coalition Safe Sleep Task Force are partnering with Reagan National Advertising to display billboard posters in Travis County that urge the public to provide safe sleeping environments for babies....
March 11, 2013
Star Flight to kick off golf event
On Sunday, April 7, STAR Flight is scheduled to kick off the International Association of Flight & Critical Care Paramedics (IAFCCP) golf outing at the Crenshaw Cliffside Course at Barton Creek.....
March 1, 2013
Fire Marshal’s Office cracking down on fire code violators
As part of an effort to crack down on property owners who do not construct buildings to meet fire code requirements, the Travis County Fire Marshal's Office issued a total of twelve notices of violation this week for six separate commercial structures located at 9608 Brown Lane in Austin....
February 18, 2013
Site survey of STAR Flight by a national accreditation association
The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program's compliance with nationally established medical transport standards....
February 11, 2013
STAR Flight’s new defibrillators save hearts and lives
This week, thoughts turn to Valentine’s Day and hearts in all forms and sizes, but for STAR Flight, saving hearts and lives is an every-day mission....
January 4, 2013
Injury-causing gas explosion ruled accidental by Fire Marshal’s Office
Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have determined that the cause of an explosion that lead to a structure fire and injured two gas company workers last week in Manor was accidental....
