Welcome to Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 3

The Mission of BCESD3 is to be a leading emergency service organization meeting the needs of our community in fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response.

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BCESD 3 Hires New Chief Fire Administrator

September 9, 2026
Brazoria County ESD No. 3 Welcomes Cedric Patterson
Red fire tanker truck parked on a roadside under a blue sky

Iowa Colony Firefighters Answer the Call Across Texas

September 8, 2026
Iowa Colony Firefighters Returning Home

BURN BAN IN EFFECT

September 7, 2026
Brazoria County Burn Ban In Effect As Of 09.08.26
Grass fire risk remains high warning with burn ban in effect, no-burn icons, and safety tips in blue and orange.

Outdoor Burning is Prohibited

By Blaine Whaley • September 6, 2026
GRASS FIRE RISK REMAINS HIGH
BCESD3 Fall Festival poster with fire trucks, orange leaves, and event date October 17, 2026

FALL Festival

September 3, 2026
BCESD3 Fall Festival October 17, 2026
Welcome Coffee Connections sign beside a coffee cup and red gift bags at a community event table

BCESD3 Co-host Coffee and Connections with Iowa Colony Fire Dept.

September 2, 2026
Brazoria County Emergency Services District No 2 Sponsors Chamber of Commerce Event

2026 Tax Rate Information

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District Map

ESD managed Emergency services for the local Fire Department Response area

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