The Fredericksburg Fire Department, officially operating as Fredericksburg Fire/EMS, is a combination department proudly serving the City of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas within Gillespie County, Texas. With a commitment to excellence in both fire protection and emergency medical response, the department functions with a blend of career personnel and trained volunteers, offering 24/7 coverage across a growing and diverse region.
Under the leadership of Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell and Fire Marshal Reagan Rabke, the department operates from three strategically located stations: Central Station on Main Street, South Station on Friendship Lane, and the North Station on Frederick Lane. These stations are equipped with a wide range of apparatus, including fire engines, brush trucks, tenders, rescue units, a ladder truck, and Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances, ensuring readiness for structural fires, wildland incidents, EMS calls, and technical rescues.
Driven by professionalism, tradition, and innovation, Fredericksburg Fire/EMS continues to evolve to meet the growing demands of the region, while honoring its roots as one of Texas’ most respected combination fire departments. Whether on the front lines of a wildfire, responding to a medical emergency, or teaching fire prevention to local children, the department exemplifies service, sacrifice, and hometown pride.