Fire Prevention Staff

John Durham - Asst. Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Division

Lt. Brandon Blount - Fire Inspector / Arson Investigator

Lt. Rick Tess - Fire Inspector / Fire Investigator

Tonya Woods - Administrative Tech II

We are your first line of defense in the prevention of fire and the protection of life and property. Through our code enforcement, education programs and safety inspections we strive to make our community a safer place to live, work and play.

You may contact our office at (512) 266-2533 Ext. 2327, or Email Us.

Outdoor Burning

See this page for information regarding Travis County ESD #6 outdoor burning regulations and wildland fire educational information.

Building Code / Fire Code / Adopted Standards Page

See this page for information concerning Travis County ESD #6, City of Lakeway, and the City of Bee Cave adopted codes and standards.

Plan Review Page

The LTFR Prevention Division is responsible for reviewing plans for all new construction and renovations in our district. See this page for more information and the Plan Review Submittal form.

Inspections Page

LTFR Prevention Inspectors perform inspections on all new construction and maintenance inspections on existing buildings. Click here for more information on our inspection services.

Public Education Page

The LTFR Fire Education Division offers many public education programs ranging from tours of the Fire Safety House to a juvenile fire setter intervention program called Austin/Travis County Child S.A.F.E.. See this page for more information.

Request For Services Page

We provide services such as fire hydrant flow tests to fire extinguisher classes. Click here for help in requesting our services.

®KNOX-BOX Key Box and Key Switch Program

®KNOX-BOX Key Boxes can help us prevent property damage and allow us quicker access to your building. See this page for more information on where they are required, how they can benefit you, and where you may purchase one.

 Frequently Asked Questions Page

See this page for answers to questions that are frequently asked of our Fire Prevention Department.

Fire / Emergency Tips

This page has tips to help you prevent and plan for emergency situations.