Emergency Services

BRAZORIA COUNTY ESD 3 CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW FIRE STATION

February 9, 2024

Manvel, Texas (February 2024) – Brazoria County ESD 3 recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for their new Fire and EMS Station. The 12,500-square-foot station includes three pull-thru apparatus bays in addition to living quarters for Brazoria County ESD 3 and Iowa Colony VFD EMS personnel. Financing for the construction was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“We are grateful to Government Capital for making this funding process a smooth one. We are all so excited that this project has been completed and appreciate all who were a part of making this happen,” stated Darrell Valusek, President, Brazoria County ESD 3.

“I want to congratulate Darrell Valusek and Brazoria County ESD 3 on the opening of their new Fire and EMS Station,” commented Landon Newton, Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to serve their constituents for many years to come.”

About Brazoria County ESD 3

Brazoria County ESD 3 is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, created by the voters to fund fire protection and emergency medical services in Brazoria County. The mission of BCESD 3 is to safely deliver the highest quality of emergency care through operational excellence, expertise, and innovation with compassion, integrity, and dedication. To learn more about Brazoria County ESD 3, visit www.bcesd3.com.

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.

TRAVIS COUNTY ESD 2 ACQUIRES PUMPERS AND LAND FOR FIRE STATION

December 20, 2023

Pflugerville, Texas (December 2023) – Travis County ESD 2 announces the acquisition of two new pumper trucks as well as land to build a new fire station in the eastern part of the District. Amid unprecedented population growth in the area, the acquisitions allow Travis County ESD 2 to meet the growing demand for emergency services in northeast Travis County. Financing for the apparatus and real estate was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Travis County ESD 2 is proud to continue our long history of providing high quality fire and EMS services to our community with the help of Government Capital,” stated Nicholas Perkins, Fire Chief, Travis County ESD 2. “Having financed multiple projects with Gov Cap since 2018, we know we can rely on their experience and expertise.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Nicholas Perkins and Travis County ESD 2 on their new apparatus and real estate,” commented Ed King, Senior Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

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 in many areas, covering more than 75 square miles in Northeast Travis County, including the City of Pflugerville, with personnel and equipment working out of seven fire stations, 24 hours a day. 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 $5.8 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

TRAVIS COUNTY ESD 7 ACQUIRES NEW LADDER TRUCK AND RESCUE PUMPER

October 17, 2023

Jonestown, Texas (October 2023) – Travis County ESD 7 announces the acquisition of a new ladder truck and rescue pumper. The ladder truck is replacing an engine that served the district for over 20 years and the rescue pumper is replacing a model from 1994. The vehicles will be joining a fleet of 37 emergency services vehicles. The ladder truck was delivered on July 31 this summer, and the rescue pumper is anticipated to arrive by November. Financing for the apparatus was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Having financed numerous acquisitions with Government Capital since 2017, we know we can rely on their experience and expertise,” stated Donnie Norman, Fire Chief, Travis County ESD 7. “We always go to Government Capital because their financing program allows us to continually replace aging vehicles and keep our fleet updated.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Donnie Norman and Travis County ESD 7 on their new apparatus,” commented Ed King, Senior Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Travis County ESD 7

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 7 serves Northwest Travis County, Lake Travis, and the cities of Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Point Venture. The Travis County ESD 7 team consists of 70 full-time firefighters. To learn more about Travis County ESD 7, visit www.tcesd7.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 $5.7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

ORANGE COUNTY ESD 2 ACQUIRES NEW APPARATUS AND DISPATCH SYSTEM

May 9, 2023

Bridge City, Texas (May 2023) – Orange County ESD 2 announces the acquisition of a new fire truck and radio dispatch system. The apparatus is replacing an engine that served the district for over 20 years and will be joining a fleet of 10 other fire apparatus and three support vehicles. The radio system and accompanying equipment will be replacing a system from the 1980s that was donated to the district after Hurricane Ike struck in 2008. The district serves as the dispatch center for eight departments, so the new equipment will provide both the district and its partners with a more reliable and current communication system. The apparatus was purchased from Deep South Fire trucks, and the dispatch equipment is being provided by Motorola. Financing was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Having partnered with Government Capital for over 10 years, we know we can rely on their experience and expertise,” stated Becky Buffington, District Administrator, Orange County ESD 2. “The team is easy to work with, and they have always been able to meet our needs.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Ricky Bodin, Becky Buffington, and Orange County ESD 2 on their acquisitions and upgrades,” commented Landon Newton, Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Orange County ESD 2

Orange County Emergency Services District No. 2 serves 87 square miles on the east Texas border. The service area includes 12,000 residents in Bridge City, Orangefield, and surrounding unincorporated area. The team is comprised of 36 volunteer firefighters as well as a full-time Chief, Assistant Chief, the administrative team, and the dispatch team. To learn more about Orange County ESD 2, visit ocesd2.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 $5 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

NEDERLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ACQUIRES NEW PUMPER APPARATUS

March 1, 2023

Nederland, CO (March 2023) – Nederland Fire Protection District announces the acquisition of a new Pierce Saber 4X4 pumper fire truck. The new apparatus will replace a 27-year-old engine as the first step in the district’s new Vehicle Replacement Plan. The plan involves replacing thirteen vehicles in the district’s fleet over the next eighteen years. The truck was purchased from Front Range Fire Apparatus, and financing was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Working with Government Capital was truly a blessing to this district,” stated Mike Scott, Fire Chief, Nederland Fire Protection District. “They provided the pathway we needed to begin this project as well as a smooth and complete process to finance this first truck.”

“Congratulations to Chief Scott and the Nederland Fire Protection District Board on completing the first step in your Vehicle Replacement Program,” commented Cody Thomas, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Colorado fire districts to help achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Nederland Fire Protection District

The Nederland Fire Protection District serves 56 square miles in the Colorado Rockies northwest of the Denver area. The team answers a wide range of calls from Emergency Medical Services to backcountry rescue to wildland fires. The district also provides fire safety education to over 200 children every year. To learn more about Nederland FPD, visit www.nfpd.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 has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $5 billion in Colorado and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

CITY OF FERRIS ACQUIRES NEW FIRE APPARATUSES

December 29, 2022

Ferris, TX (December 2022) – The City of Ferris announces the acquisition of a new fire engine and a new brush truck. The new vehicles will be able to carry a combined 1,400 gallons of water and eight firefighters. “The addition of these vehicles will significantly bolster the response for the City of Ferris and our surrounding communities by allowing us to respond to multiple or simultaneous emergencies,” stated Fire Chief Brian Horton, “The new trucks will also serve as backup when other fleet vehicles are receiving scheduled maintenance. I want to extend a huge thank you to the Ferris City Council and the City of Ferris Administration for their forward thinking throughout the procurement process.” The trucks will be delivered by Siddons Martin in twenty-four months, and financing was provided by Government Capital Corporation in Southlake, Texas.

“Having partnered with Government Capital Corporation for over two decades, the city greatly appreciates GCC’s expertise and knowledge of the unique needs of Texas municipalities,” stated Suzanne Negron-Paez, Finance & Accounting Manager, City of Ferris. “It was a pleasure working with the experienced and professional team at Government Capital.”

“I want to congratulate Suzanne Negron-Paez, Chief Horton, and the City of Ferris on the acquisitions,” commented Stephanie Cates, Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in assisting Texas cities in meeting their goals and objectives.”

About the City of Ferris

The City of Ferris is located in North Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Ferris was founded in 1874 and named after judge Justus Wesley Ferris of Waxahachie. The city is home to over 2,700 residents and is known as “The City that Bricked the World” thanks to its four brick plants which operated during the 1950s. Ferris hosts its Annual Brick Festival every April. To learn more, visit www.ferristexas.gov.

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 has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $5 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.