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 31, 2026
Brazoria County ESD No. 3 Welcomes Cedric Patterson
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BCESD3 and Iowa Colony Launch First Responder Organization (FRO) Program

August 31, 2026
Iowa Colony Volunteer Fire Department Partners with BCESD3 to Strengthen Early Emergency Medical Response
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Answering the Call Beyond Our Community

August 30, 2026
Iowa Colony Fire Department Deploys Personnel to Ross Fires
Willowfork Fire Tanker on the side of the road after accident.

BCESD3 Stands With Willowfork Fire Department

August 29, 2026
Please Keep Willowfork Fire Department in Your Thoughts and Prayers
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Blood Drive

August 29, 2026
Give Blood. Give Hope. Save Lives.

Welcome

August 25, 2026
Iowa Colony VFD welcomes 10 new cadets!

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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