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About BCESD 8
Burnet County Emergency Services District 8
Enacted by referendum in 2010, Burnet County Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 encompasses 202.91 square miles in the northeastern portion of Burnet County, including Briggs, Oakalla and the surrounding areas. As a taxing authority, BCESD 8 levies both property and sales tax for the sole purpose of funding fire protection and emergency medical service first response in the district.
Your Tax Dollars At Work
On December 1, 2021, Northeast Burnet County Fire Rescue (NBCFR) met the requirements and obtained an Insurances Services Office (ISO) Class 8B/10 rating. With the recent advancements made by the department, they are preparing their application to reduce the rating to a Class 6.
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What this means for the community is lower insurance rates. The lower the rating the larger the discount you may receive on your homeowners insurance. If you live within 5 road miles of one of the three NBCFR fire stations (Oakalla, Briggs or Watson) please download the State Fire Marshal's Classification Certification (attached below) and provide it to your insurance agent to receive the discount.