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.