York Creek VFD

09/29/2026

Update 2:42pm Fire has been extinguished and units are clear of the scene

09-29-26 2:00pm Brush fire close to a shed in Birmensdorf, units from YCVFD and GCFR enroute!

09/29/2026

The weather pattern on Wednesday will begin to change as an approaching upper level low over the southwestern U.S. weakens the subtropical ridge axis over Texas and the western Gulf. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop during the daytime hours. A Pacific cold front will move into the region Thursday spreading showers and thunderstorms over more of the area. Rainfall totals from Wednesday evening through Friday will be 2-4 inches with isolated amounts up to 8 inches possible.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet,
Caldwell, Comal, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales,
Guadalupe, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, Llano, Maverick, Medina,
Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding
somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding and
flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall totals of 2-4 inches with isolated amounts of 8 inches
are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Cedar Park,
Georgetown, San Marcos, Pflugerville, Medina, Schertz, Kyle, Del
Rio, Eagle Pass, Seguin, Cibolo, Kerrville, Converse, Universal
City, Taylor and Uvalde.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

09/12/2026

The countdown starts today, only one week left until the fundraiser! Are you ready for the best BBQ and all the fixings, and the scrumptious desserts, to put your tickets in for the bucket raffle, and the most fun live auction, we sure hope so! It’s time to start getting ready, we are, wood is being split and the clean up has commenced! We will see y’all next Saturday!

09/09/2026

09-09-26 Special thoughts for safety and care as our Asst-Chief Scott (802) leaves today for at least a two week deployment on the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County. This fire has been burning for longer than two weeks and is over 90,000 acres.

09/09/2026

09-08-26 It’s maintenance night for all the pony pumps and tools (chain saws, jaws, saws). New filters and plugs and oil for everything! And the last pic, well you know, gotta keep the guys from getting hungry!

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

09-05-26 Video of the landing zone for this afternoons call! Chief 801 with our E82 command of the LZ.

09/05/2026

09-05-26 3:00pm YCVFD & GCFR working a medical call for juvenile patient. Fell and hit head, Aircare helicopter has been called for transport. We will not detail any other specifics at this time.

09/03/2026

We are looking for donations for our annual BBQ & Auction fundraiser on Sept 19th. There are several ways you can help, desserts for the meal, items for our live auction and items for our bucket raffle. If you feel the urge to do some physical labor we will also be working at the Zorn station all day on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th. We are so excited to be carrying on this tradition and seeing all of our friends and supporters!