EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT VACANCIES Burnet County ESD #2 which represents the Cassie Volunteer Fire & EMS district is in search of two volunteers to serve as Commissioners and Board members. To qualify, interested individuals must reside or own property inthe Cassie Fire district. Inquires should be directed to Ben Schneider at 512 793-2114.

At last nights board meeting, Fire Chief Derrick Curtis and the members of CVFD honor Former Lieutenant Kevin Cokendolpher was spent 7 years on the Fire Department. Kevin's family was also in attendance. A plaque was presented to Kevin for his service with Fire Department.Also last night Fire Chief Derrick Curtis and the wives of Chuck Schoenfeld and George Sachnez, Marnie and Felica pinned Chuck and George in as the new line officers of CVFDChuck is be serving as the Captain and George will...

After making a trip to Kemah, TX to pick up the boat, CVFD placed the boat into service had was called to assist with a boating accident.

Firefighters will be able to conduct swift-water rescues, fight lakeside fires from the water.  From the Picture; LCRA and Pedernales Electric Cooperative representatives present a $19,643 grant to the Cassie Volunteer Fire Department for a new rescue boat. The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bill Pennington, assistant fire chief; George Sanchez, firefighter; Michael L. “Mike” Allen, LCRA Board memb...

LCRA will be presenting CVFD with a check for $19,642.00 to purchase a new rescue boat. Please come join us. This will be an opportunity ask question about the new boat, and the fire department.LCRA will be here around 1pm on Tuesday the 4th of June, 2019.

In the month of March Cassie VFD was notified from the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) that they have awarded us grants.The TFS award CVFD a HB2604 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) grant in a 90/10 split. CVFD will purchase new wildland gear with this grant. The gear will include dual certified wildland/Auto extrication gear, helmet, gloves, Fire Shelters, and boots. the total amount for the grant is $15,000.00, CVFD will get $13,500.00 of that...

CVFD and Burnet County ESD #2 took delivery of a 2019 Chevy Tahoe from Siddons-Martin EVS. This Command SUV came loaded out. The new Command SUV is replacing the aging 2009 Ford Command.The Old Command SUV is the last Vehicle that the Fire Department purchased prior to the ESD.

As part of our capital improvement to the CVFD, Purchasing and installing the water softener is the 1st step towards healthier firefighters.Our big picture this year is to get the water softener, purchase and install a gear extractor(washer) and gear dryer.After every fire now, our firefighters will return to the station and after deconning their dirty gear at the scene. Firefighters then can start washing their gear and getting is dried that day.Many harmful and cancer causing toxins get on our...

Please follow the link to read the Cassie VFD end of year report. https://yourfirstdue.com/manager/data/1477932001/File/cassie_volunteer_fire_department_and_ems_inc_annual_report_final.pdf

The past 60 days have been very busy for Cassie VFD, CVFD has responded to 52 incidents.2- False Alarms19- Fires7- Good intent calls23- Rescue or EMS calls1- Service callsThe 19 fire calls we responded to included the Smith-West RD fire in Blanco County which burned 680 acres, CVFD spent 3 days on this fire.CVFD responded to the CR 108 in North Burnet County which burned 737 acres, CVFD spent 4 days on this fire.CVFD responded to FM 962 in Llano County for a 55 acre fire.CVFD responded to the Pa...

Cassie VFD sent one firefighter to the Taylor VFD Fire Academy, and had two complete their course work and skills in our in house academy.All three firefighters are currently waiting state skill testing and state written test dates.

DRONE PHOTO OF sh 29 GRASS FIRESTRUCTURE FIRE IN EAST LAKEMOTORCYCLE WRECK ON PARK ROAD 4

Cassie VFD was notified they were awarded a training aids grant from the Texas Forest Service in the amount of $8,000.00. this grant is 100% cost share. which means we do have to pay any money out of $8,000.00.

Firefighter Joshua Nugent and Firefighter Ed Schaefer were issued their Wildland certification from SFFMA.Thank you for your work in getting this certification.

Firefighter Joshua Nugent Firefighter of the Year for the Cassie VFD.

CVFD was called to a structure fire at Noon today!Eastlake Buchanan VFD, Burnet, Hoover Valley VFD, Burnet Fire/EMS were also toned in AutoAid But canceled after the initial Interior attack. The building was saved along with the boat, Ranger and golf cart that was parked inside.Also Thank you to Burnet County Sheriff's Office communications dept.

Last night CVFD voted on two new members to the department.Marnie Schoenfeld to the roll of Support/Photographer.George Sanchez to the roll of Firefighter-Recruit.Also last night was elections for all 5 Fire Board seats.as a result of the election the follow members were elected:Chuck Schoenfeld- Fire Board PresidentKevin Cokendolpher- 1st VPMichael Bradshaw- 2nd VPNancy Nehring- SecretaryLaura Schneider- TreasurerThe Department also had Fire Chief electionsDerrick Curtis was reelected as Fire C...

Over the last couple of months CVFD has sent 4 members to train in Flood and Swiftwater Rescue. we currently have 3 Rescue techs and 1 Rescue operations.This Class is a very demanding 27 hours class. we are looking at sending more members to this training.current certified members:Fire Chief Derrick Curtis FAST Rescue TechFF Michael Bradshaw FAST Rescue TechFF Joshua Nugent FAST Rescue TechFF Chuck Schoenfeld FAST Rescue Ops

Over the past week Cassie VFD, along with the North Burnet County Task Force was out at the Painted Rock Fire in very rough country fighting a fire. also this past week CVFD responded to 4 MVC and 3 EMS call we had responded to 12 calls in a week.

Come out meet your neighbors and have a hotdog or two!Meet the CCC and POA boards.Meet your Community leaders.And play on a fire truck!May 28, 2017 Noon-4 pm for more information email the CCC board cassiecaboard@outlook.com