Burnet County ESD 9 - Spicewood Fire Rescue

Spicewood Fire Rescue responded to assist Llano County with aerial recon of a brush fire. Fire Command 91 responded and arrived in the area and was able to launch our BRINC Drones Responder Drone, "Angel Wings 91". Once in the air we were able to quickly identify the location of the brush fire and the best access route to the fire. Sunrise Beach Fire Department Command was able to direct responding brush trucks to the located fire and begin extinguishment. Without this aerial resource it would have taken longer to locate and make access to the fire, saving precious minutes.

A rancher had set about a dozen burn piles off with insufficient means to control all of them at the same time. Several of the burn piles burned slightly outside of the intended burn area.

This triggered a response from numerous agencies both paid and volunteer.

Stealing some words from Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department-Texas earlier post, if you're going burn make sure you:
🔥 Start early in the day, when relative humidity is at its highest.
🔥 Ensure burn pile is clear of debris, at least 15-20 feet around. This includes grass, sticks, trees, etc.
🔥 Have water and shovels nearby. For larger burns, dozers or skid steers are very helpful.
🔥 Burn a small pile for easy control of flames, and add to it as you go.
🔥 Never start a fire with strong or gusty winds.
🔥 No night burning.
🔥 Never leave a fire unattended.

Can we find you when seconds count?

This homeowner in Spicewood gets an A+ for making their address easy to spot! 👏

In an emergency, first responders shouldn't have to guess which house is yours. A clearly visible address can save valuable time when every second matters.

✅ Make sure your house numbers are:
💡 Illuminated at night or
✨ Reflective and visible from the road
👀 Not blocked by trees, bushes, decorations, or parked vehicles

It's a simple project that could make a big difference for your family—and help us get to you faster when you need us most.

Take a quick walk to the road tonight. If you can't easily see your address, neither can we.

❤️ Be seen. Be safe. Help us help you.