Media Room

The Round Rock Fire Foundation is proud to share our story with the community and the press. In this section, you’ll find our latest news releases, recent media features, and resources for anyone wanting to learn more about our mission. From local coverage to foundation updates, this is where you can stay connected to the impact being made right here in Round Rock.

“Round Rock nonprofit launches to support firefighters”
KXAN – August 9, 2025

The Round Rock Fire Foundation offers a new model of fire‑family support, combining wellness, crisis relief, and community integration to uplift firefighters and their loved ones. According to Assistant Chief Wylie Brownell, the foundation is setting a new standard in caring for fire families. Read Full Article

From tragedy to blueprint: Round Rock Fire Foundation launches a new model for caring for fire families

August 18, 2025

When Assistant Chief Wylie Brownell and his wife, Diedra, lost their daughter Bailey, it was their fire family and the Round Rock community that held them up. Out of that grief and gratitude grew the Round Rock Fire Foundation (RRFF), a nonprofit determined to redefine how we support the people behind the ho