Founded in April 1968, the Oak Hill Fire Department is currently the fire protection and emergency medical response organization for Travis County Emergency Services District #3. Travis County includes Austin, the capital city of Texas. The Oak Hill Fire Department serves a forty-one square mile area bounded on the north and west by Barton Creek, on the south by Hays County. The area of the 'Y' at the junction of Hwy 71 and Hwy 290 is served by Austin Fire Department. Advanced Life Support, medical transport services, and STARflight helicopter transport services are provided by Austin - Travis County Emergency Medical
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