An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government agency created by a vote of the public to provide fire protection and/or emergency medical services (EMS) in specific areas in unincorporated Orange County. There are more than 310 ESDs in Texas, four of which are in Orange County. The governing statute for an ESD is Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. An ESD collects taxes based on appraisals of real and personal property and usually contracts with a service provider.
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MISSION STATEMENT
“The mission of the Orange County Emergency Services District(OCESD)# 4, is to minimize loss of life and property in our district from fires, natural disasters, life-threatening situations and to assist other emergency agencies in the surrounding communities.
We will achieve this mission through professional/progressive training and fire education while providing first-class services to the community.”
