Leander Fire Department

As one Leander Fire crew returns home from deployment, another is heading out to continue supporting communities across Texas battling ongoing wildfires.

We’re grateful to our returning crew for their service and commitment, and proud of the next team stepping up to answer the call.

To our returning crew: welcome home and thank you. To our deploying crew: stay safe, look out for one another, and we’ll see you when you get home.

This morning, Leander Fire Department gathered for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the first responders who answered the call that day.

Twenty five years later, we continue to remember their courage, sacrifice, and service.

Today, we gathered to remember those we lost, honor those who served, and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

At Leander Fire Department, a piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center stands as a permanent reminder of that day and of the responsibility carried by those who choose a life of service.

September 11, 2001.

On July 13, 2026, Leander Fire Department Battalion 1, Engine 3, and Engine 4 responded to a medical call involving a 28-year-old female in cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, crews immediately initiated life-saving measures, performing CPR until the patient’s pulse was successfully restored. Personnel continued to provide critical care during transport to the hospital.

The swift and coordinated actions of the firefighters exemplify the Leander Fire Department’s unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to the highest standards of service.

Their performance reflects great credit upon themselves, the department, and the City of Leander.

Thank you for your service to our community Probationary Firefighter R. Finney,
Firefighter D. Sumpter, DPO C. Johnson, Lt. B. Smith, Firefighter T. Gibson, Firefighter M. Barelski, DPO M. Harris, Lt. S. Sullivan, and Battalion Chief J. Karnes.

Tonight, we were honored to join the Mayor and City Council as they officially proclaimed September as National Preparedness Month and recognized the importance of personal and community preparedness in building a more resilient Liberty Hill.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Mayor and City Council for their support and commitment to preparedness throughout our community.

During tonight's meeting, we were also proud to present our achievement of being recognized as by the National Weather Service. This designation reflects our dedication to planning, communication, and readiness before severe weather strikes.

This accomplishment would not be possible without the strong partnerships and collaboration among the Liberty Hill Police Department, Public Works, City leadership, and staff across all departments. Being prepared and becoming is truly a team effort.

As we recognize National Preparedness Month, we encourage everyone to take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their neighbors for emergencies. Together, we can continue building a safer, stronger, and more resilient Liberty Hill.

Thank you, Leander HEB, for honoring us today with your Helping Heroes campaign. Since 2005, HEB Partners have come together for this annual program, an important part of HEB’s ongoing support for emergency personnel in the more than 300 communities the company serves. We are stronger together than we could ever be alone.

Leander Fire is sending a crew out on deployment to assist communities across the state as they work to battle ongoing wildfires.

We’re proud of our personnel for answering the call and stepping up to support our fellow Texans when help is needed most.

To our crew: stay safe, look out for one another, and come home soon.