Fire Department · Combination
Medina County ESD 1
Castroville, TX · Medina County
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Department careers page ↗Medina County ESD 1 is one of several Emergency Services Districts serving Medina County, Texas, operating under the authority of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 775 of the Texas Health & Safety Code. As a political subdivision of the state, the district is authorized to levy sales, use, and property taxes to fund fire prevention and control, emergency medical services, and other emergency services for the communities of Castroville, La Coste, Rio Medina, and surrounding unincorporated areas of western Medina County.
The district runs eight fire/EMS stations (Stations 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 20, 40, and 60) under a command staff led by a fire chief and assistant chief, with division chiefs overseeing EMS, support services, and the West and South divisions shared with neighboring ESDs 2, 4, and 6. In February 2023 the district underwent a full ISO/PPC regrade, improving its fire-insurance ratings across its coverage area.
Medina County ESD 1 is in an active growth and service-upgrade period and is recruiting volunteer firefighters to support its stations.
Medina County ESD 1 is recruiting volunteer firefighters as part of a district-wide expansion and service upgrade. Applicants download and submit the district's application form and contact the recruitment office to get started.
Hiring process
- Download the MCESD1 volunteer firefighter application form from the recruitment page
- Submit the completed application
- Contact recruitment@medinacountyesd1.org or 830-931-6000 with questions
What is an Emergency Services District (ESD)?
ESDs are political subdivisions of the State of Texas, authorized under the Texas Constitution and Chapter 775 of the Texas Health & Safety Code, that may support or provide local emergency services including emergency medical services, emergency ambulance services, and rural fire prevention and control services.
How is Medina County ESD 1 funded?
ESDs have the authority to collect sales and use taxes and/or property taxes to fund their operations.
What is the district's current ISO/PPC rating?
Following a February 2023 district-wide regrade effective November 1, 2023, the City of Castroville and City of La Coste are rated Class 4, unincorporated areas within 5 miles of a station are Class 5, and areas beyond 5 miles of a station are Class 10.
Is Medina County ESD 1 hiring?
Yes, the district is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters as part of a district expansion and service-upgrade effort.