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Northeast Burnet County 
Fire and Rescue

The fire and emergency response unit protecting Briggs, Oakalla, and surrounding rural areas

NEBC's local emergency response team

BCESD 8 - Northeast Burnet County Fire Rescue is a combination career and volunteer fire department and service provider for Northeast Burnet County (see map here). Our team is always ready to respond, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7

Emergency Services

15

Volunteer Firefighters

3

Paid Firefighters

3

Fire Stations

Updated: 24 September 2024

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About BCESD 8

Burnet County ESD No. 8 - Northeast Burnet County Fire Rescue is the local Combination Career and volunteer fire department  We are proud to serve the areas of Briggs, Oakalla, Watson  and surrounding communities. Our team  is committed to providing fast, effective, and professional emergency services to protect lives and property.

Upcoming Events

Fall Gun Show, October 5th and 6th at Station 1 in Oakalla.

Meet Our Team

Led by Fire Chief, Forrest Freitag III, and Assistant Chief, Clayton Potter, BCESD 8 is dedicated to serving the residents of Northeast Burnet County for both medical and fire response.

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Latest News & Updates

Check our Community Updates page to stay up to date on the latest news, events, and happenings at NEBC Fire Rescue and neighboring areas.

Our Community

Help us "Stop the Burn"

Become a Volunteer Firefighter at BCESD 8

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