Liberty County ESD #2 Participates in 2025 Daisetta Emergency Response Drill at Exxon-Mobil Facility

Liberty County Emergency Services District #2 (ESD #2) took part in a pivotal emergency response exercise held in 2025 at the Exxon-Mobil facility in Daisetta, Texas. The event was organized as a tabletop drill simulating emergency operations for the region’s key industrial site. This exercise underscored the commitment of local authorities and industry leaders to preparedness and coordinated response in case of disasters.
Coordinated Response with Regional Partners
The tabletop drill brought together various agencies and organizations to simulate a multi-faceted emergency scenario. In addition to ESD #2, participants included:
- City of Daisetta officials
- Liberty County Sheriff’s Office personnel
- Local EMS (Emergency Medical Services) representatives
- Exxon Mobil Daisetta employees (a team of 25 staff)
- Exxon Mobil Beaumont facility representatives
- Exxon Mobil Fire Response Team from Beaumont
This collaboration fostered open communication and established best practices for potential emergencies involving industrial and community infrastructure.
Leadership and Fire Department Representation
ESD #2 was represented at the drill by key members of their department, including:
- Fire Chief JT Smith
- Ryan Taylor, Firefighter
- Ethan Tindol, Firefighter
- Nick Bourdoumis, Firefighter
The team showcased two major apparatus from their fire department, demonstrating their operational readiness and commitment to protecting Daisetta and nearby communities.
Photo opportunities featured Fire Chief JT Smith, Ryan Taylor, Ethan Tindol, Nick Bourdoumis, and the two ESD #2 apparatus, highlighting the district’s resources and personnel on-site for the drill.
Industry Support and Community Engagement
After the successful completion of the emergency response exercise, Exxon Mobil provided lunch for all drill participants—fostering camaraderie and underscoring the importance of ongoing partnership between industry and local emergency services.
Through exercises like these, Liberty County ESD #2 reinforces their mission to safeguard residents, businesses, and visitors, ensuring that emergency procedures are practiced, refined, and ready for any circumstance. The proactive approach taken at the Exxon-Mobil Daisetta facility exemplifies community resilience and the value of cooperation among public agencies and private enterprises.



