Pflugerville, Texas (April 2024) – Travis County ESD 2 recently celebrated the opening of Fire Station 6 in Northeastern Travis County. The new station, built in response to growth in eastern Pflugerville, will reduce response times and serve 77 square miles, including multiple schools. Station 6 is staffed by 16 personnel, including EMTs and paramedics, and is equipped with three double drive-thru bays, a fire engine, a squad truck, and a brush truck.
The station is prepared for continued growth with plans to add an ambulance and additional personnel as needed to maintain high levels of fire and EMS first response. The land for the station was donated by Pflugerville ISD, and financing for the station construction was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.
“Having this fire station here really improves response times because we have increased access to roadways that run in each direction. We know that response times save lives and mean the difference between someone having a major injury or not because of our team,” stated Nick Perkins, Fire Chief, Travis County ESD 2. “We are thankful to Government Capital, Pflugerville ISD, and all those who played a part in making this station a reality.”
“I want to congratulate Chief Perkins and the Travis County ESD 2 Board of Commissioners on their continued commitment to investing in their community,” commented Ed King, Senior Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “Managing growth requires forethought and expertise, and the ESD’s leadership and staff continue to demonstrate their proficiency at delivering efficiencies and high levels of service to their constituents.”
About Travis County ESD 2
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 provides fire suppression, prevention, and first response emergency medical care and ambulance service to Northeast Travis County, including the City of Pflugerville. The Pflugerville Fire Department draws on its historic roots as a volunteer fire department serving the community since 1955. To learn more about Travis County ESD 2, visit www.pflugervillefire.org.
About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $6 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.