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Kaufman County emergency SERvices District #6

Kaufman County ESD #6 serves a large and growing population of residents who live outside Forney city limits. This area includes residential subdivisions such as Windmill Farms, Devonshire, Travis Ranch, and more. This ensures that families living outside of city boundaries remain connected, protected, and supported.

Prior to the formation of ESD #6, families living in rural Kaufman County were served by a small volunteer fire department. Due to population growth, ESD #6 was approved in 2001 by voters in the unincorporated areas outside Forney and is funded by property taxes, just as city residents pay for their emergency services.

ESD #6 is an independent governmental entity managed by five members of a Board of Commissioners, who serve two-year terms and are appointed by the County Commissioners. ESD #6 contracts with the Forney Fire Department to handle fire response services, as well as critical response for automotive accidents, ranch incidents, and other emergencies. The district also works with the Forney 911 system to provide quick response during medical emergencies.

ESD #6 plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and a high quality of life for families living outside Forney. It also helps keep home and business insurance rates lower by providing fire, emergency, and 911 services through full-time, well-trained professionals.

Map showing highways and roads around Forney and Mesquite, Texas, including road numbers 20, 80, 548, 740, 1641, and 741, with portions of Dallas and water bodies in the background.

 FAQs

  • KCESD #6 is an independent governmental entity that provides fire protection, rescue services, and emergency medical response for residents living in the unincorporated areas outside Forney, Texas. The district is funded through property taxes, similar to how city residents pay for their emergency services.

  • The district is overseen by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Commissioners are appointed by the Kaufman County Commissioners and serve two-year terms. Click here to see the current commissioners.

  • KCESD #6 contracts with the Forney Fire Department to deliver fire response, rescue operations, and emergency medical services. It also works with the Forney 911 system to ensure rapid response during emergencies.

    • Structure & Grass Fires - Protecting homes, businesses, schools, and rural acreage from fire damage, including brush and field fires common in open areas.

    • Vehicle Accidents - Responding to roadway collisions with rescue services, extrication, and medical support until patients can be transported.

    • Ranch & Agricultural Incidents - Handling emergencies unique to rural life, such as equipment accidents, barn fires, and incidents involving livestock.

    • Medical Emergencies - Working with the Forney 911 system to provide rapid medical response, stabilizing patients during heart attacks, strokes, injuries, and other urgent health crises.