The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.

The City recently confirmed that crews from one of its fire stations were relocated due to black mold found in the building.

Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips' emergency vehicle after he was swept away in devastating flash flooding in Texas.

Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips vanished while driving to a water rescue on Saturday around 4:30 a.m., according to officials in Burnet County, which is about 100 miles northeast of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died.

Several search and rescue teams from North Texas fire departments are in central Texas assisting after deadly flooding swept across the area.

The El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue Team is helping search for persons missing in the devastating floods in central Texas.

“The updated format supports the demanding and often unpredictable schedules of working firefighters, allowing them to balance education with their commitment to public service,” said Eric Wallace, AC director of public service programs. Fall classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25 and Monday, Oct. 27, and advising and enrollment is open now.

Six members of the Bristol Fire Department, part of Virginia’s Task Force Four, are now in Texas helping with flood recovery efforts.