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

August 13, 2026
Brazoria County ESD No. 3 Welcomes Cedric Patterson
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Congratulations Matt Glaves!

August 12, 2026
Matt Glaves Reappointed to Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Directors
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BCESD 3 EMS and Alvin ISD Meet

August 7, 2026
BCESD 3 EMS Division Meets With Alvin ISD Sports Medicine Department
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In Memoriam

August 4, 2026
BCESD 3 Offers Condolences
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Support Your Local Volunteer Firefighters!

August 4, 2026
Make plans today to come out and support your local volunteer firefighters!
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Patient and Medics Reunite

August 4, 2026
BCESD 3 Medics Have Rare Opportunity

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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