WANTED
PROLONGED RESPONSE TEAM MEMBERS
Your local Fire/EMS services need your help in the event of a prolonged emergency response (e.g., wildfire, freeze, flood, or other disaster). Your assistance would not be required at the response site but would involve supporting Fire/EMS personnel by delivering and distributing necessities (food, water, drinks, etc.) and picking up supplies for distribution. (You won’t be making sandwiches.)
If you are interested, please contact:
Bill Jorn
wjorn.wj@gmail.com
Or come to a ESD 2 Auxiliary Meeting
First Tuesday of the month. 3pm. Blanco Fire / EMS Station
Current Burn Ban Status
is available online at www.co.blanco.tx.us or by calling
Blanco County Disptach at
(830)686-7104 opt 7
About Us
Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary
The Blanco County Emergency Services Auxiliary is a 501c3 non-profit organization, EIN 83-1956126, that supports Blanco County ESD 2 (Fire & EMS). The primary mission of the Auxiliary is increasing awareness of and raising funds for the District, providing community education in fire safety and wellness, and providing much-needed support for emergency personnel during prolonged incident operations.
Fire Marshal Notices
Events for 2026
Please feel free to contact us for more information
blancofireems@gmail.com
Blanco Fire EMS visits Blanco Elementary for Fire Prevention Week
ESD 2 Commissioners and Auxiliary Members attend the opening of the new Starflight facility in Round Mountain. Blanco County now has a permanent Starflight service facility to serve Blanco County.
ESD 2 Visits Blanco Elementary School
ESD 2 Visits Blanco Elementary School
Awareness/Education
The Stryker Stair Chair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVBP4_p3vE0
Reduce the Risk of Wildfire
https://youtu.be/pfbEcMeYFFA Before a wildfire threatens your area… In and around your home Clear leaves and...
Hotel/Motel Fire Safety
Information for New Residents of Blanco ESD2
Support Us
News Release
(Above) Associate Pastor Rick Walters presents the Blanco Methodist Church check to Blanco County EDS 2 Auxiliary Officers Bill Jorn, Martha Herrden and Marilyn Bowman.
Blanco FIRE / EMS get new helmets!
A Blanco Methodist Church donation will provide new Wildland Helmets for Blanco County Fire / EMS emergency personnel.
Donate
We are requesting your support through a financial contribution to the department. Your donation makes a difference, regardless of size, and, of course, is tax deductible. We are registered with Guide Star at the Gold participation level and with the Benevity Giving Program and the Fidelity Charitable Program for use through your investment services.
Locally, there are many ways in which you can donate!
You can mail your donation to:
Blanco Fire & EMS Auxiliary
PO Box 972
Blanco, TX 78606
You can come visit us in person at the Fire/EMS Station:
431 Blanco Ave.
Blanco, TX 78606
If you prefer to make a one-time donation via credit card, you can also do so online below! Just enter the amount below that you wish to donate, and click ‘Donate Now’. It’s that easy!
If you prefer to set up a recurring donation via credit card, you can also do so below! Just enter the amount below that you wish to donate on a monthly basis, and click ‘Start Donations’.
Remember that every donation makes a difference, regardless of size and is tax deductible. As always, we appreciate your support!
What We Do
Prolonged Response
WHEN THERE IS A PROLONGED RESPONSE, MEANING OUR CREWS ARE AT AN EVENT FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, THE AUXILIARY IS CALLED TO PROVIDE WATER, HYDRATION DRINKS, SNACKS AND SOMETIMES MEALS. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED 4 TEAMS (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST AND WEST) TO CALL IN THE EVENT OF A RESPONSE.
Smoke Rider Fire
THE LONGEST PROLONGED RESPONSE WE HAD WAS THE SMOKE RIDER FIRE IN AUGUST 2022. IT COVERED 1,200 ACRES. IT WAS PRIMARILY IN HAYS COUNTY BUT BLANCO ESD2 WAS IN CHARGE. WE FED UP TO 250 FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCH AND DINNER. THE FIRE RAN FOR 6 DAYS. FIRE CREWS FROM BLANCO, HAYS, COMAL, BURNET AND TRAVIS COUNTIES ALONG WITH COUNTLESS UNITS FROM THE TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE, US FOREST SERVICE AND THE TEXAS INTRASTATE FIRE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM (TIFMAS) FOUGHT TO CONTAIN THIS WILDFIRE. WE WERE ABLE TO PURCHASE FOOD FROM OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR A REDUCED FEE. THE GEM OF THE HILLS BECAME THE DONATION SITE FOR CASES OF WATER AND HYDRATION DRINKS. THE BLANCO METHODIST CHURCH WAS PREPARED TO ACCEPT ANY EVACUEES.
WE WERE GRATEFUL FOR THE PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE MONETARY DONATIONS ALONG WITH FOOD, WATER, TIME AND/OR SERVICES.
Smoke Rider Fire
Volunteers
Volunteers
Fire Suppression
Fire Fighting
Needs
2025 Wish List
Donate Today
**Due to generous donations and grants, over the years, the Auxiliary has been able to fund the purchasing of ballistic vests, wildland boots, replacement fire hoses, stair chairs, life jackets, Point of Care labs, AEDs, turnout gear racks, water storage tanks, extrication tools, an extraction washer/dryer, CAD software, TrueCPR units, Thermal Imaging cameras, self-contained breathing apparatus (SBAs), fire hoods/shields/helmets as well as maintain/replace first responder equipment. Your generosity allows the purchase of much needed equipment that cannot be covered with budgeted funds.
Mobile Radios (6)
$51,000
Handheld Radios (6)
$48,000
AEDs (3)
$7,500
Rescue Equipment
(High Angles/HAZMAT/Air Bagd $18,000
Point of Care Ultrasound Machines (3)
$15,000
Whole Blood Transfusions
$10,000
Mass Casualty Equipment
(North American Rescue) $10,500
Transport Ventilators (3)
$60,000
PowerLOAD Powered Cot Fastener System
$120,000
Board
Meet Our Board Members
William Jorn – President
(956) 343-0050
wjorn.wj@gmail.com
P.O. Box 972
Blanco, TX 78606
Martha Herden – Vice President
(830)385-1478
herdenmartha@gmail.com
P.O. Box 972
Blanco, TX 78606
Marilyn Bowman – Treasurer
(210) 857-8849
mjbowman84@gmail.com
P.O. Box 972
Blanco, TX 78606