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Annual Christmas Party
Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
Location: Garden Ridge Community Center
Members, come join us for some good food and fellowship at our annual Christmas party December 3 at 6PM at the Garden Ridge Community Center. It's our way of thanking you for supporting us! Read More...
General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
Location: Central Station
There will be an election of three board members and you will be able to pay your membership dues. Dues must be paid up to vote. If you are unable to attend, dues may be mailed to the department. Annual dues are $5.00 per person; $ 15.00 per family; or $200.00 per Life membership. Read More...
Community Pancake Breakfast
Date: Saturday, May 21st, 2022
Location: Paul Davis Park
The Bracken Fire Department & The Garden Ridge Police Department have teamed up for the 4th Annual First Responders Pancake Breakfast & Mimosa Bar All proceeds will be donated to the Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, so come with an open heart and a generous donation! Read More...
Comal County Texas
Date: Monday, May 18th, 2020 to Saturday, October 31st, 2020
With steady growth in this southern area of Comal County, Emergency Services District No. 6 (ESD 6) Commissioners have announced a remodeling project to its Central Fire Station... Read More...
Fire Prevention Week
Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2019 to Saturday, October 12th, 2019
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape™!” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019. Read More...
National Night Out 2019
Date: Tuesday, October 1st, 2019
Neighborhoods throughout the community are encouraged to lock your doors, turn on their porch lights, gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity and join City Council Members, other city officials and your public safety personnel. Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, swimming parties, cookouts and various other activities. Read More...
Pancake Breakfast Events
Date: Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
Location: Paul Davis Park
The Bracken Fire Department along with the Garden Ridge Police Department have teamed up again to put on the First Responders Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Children’s Advocacy center of Comal County . Read More...
BVFD Receives New Safety Equipment
Date: Monday, March 25th, 2019
We are so grateful to our community and donors that support the Bracken Volunteer Fire Department. The community support and donations allowed us to raise over $4,500 which has gone towards the purchase of new safety equipment. Read More...
Community Pancake Breakfast
Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Location: Paul Davis Park
The Bracken Fire Department along with the Garden Ridge Police Department have teamed up to put on the First Responders Pancake Breakfast for the Garden Ridge area. These 2 groups are coming together to raise money for the Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, another great local resource for our community. Read More...
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm
Date: Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
Kidde has recalled the Kidde Dual Sensor (Photoelectric and Ionization) Smoke Alarms... Read More...
Lt. Dan Bellinger BBQ Benefit
Date: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Location: Bluebonnet Palace
Our organizations are planning a fund raising event to be held on 10 February 2018 at the Bluebonnet Palace in Selma, Texas. There will be Bar B Que plates on sale through any member of the Police Department as well as members of the GRCPAAA. Every Bar B Que plate ticket sold ($10) will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes. Read More...
Bracken VFD Christmas Party
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017
Be sure to mark your calendars for this year's Bracken VFD Christmas party, which will be held at the Garden Ridge Community Center on Friday, December 1, 2017. Read More...
Fire Prevention Week 2017
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017 to Saturday, October 14th, 2017
In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan. Here’s this year’s key campaign messages: Read More...
National Night Out 2017
Date: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
Neighborhoods throughout the community are encouraged to lock your doors, turn on their porch lights, gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity and join City Council Members, other city officials and your public safety personnel. Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, swimming parties, cookouts and various other activities. Read More...
July 4th Celebration
Date: Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
You are invited to Paul Davis Park for a July 4th Celebration for our Country’s Birthday! Get dressed up in your patriotic attire, decorate your wheels, and/or bring a chair, but you don’t want to miss the parade, awards, food and other activities. Read More...
Fire Prevention Week 2016
Date: Sunday, October 9th, 2016 to Saturday, October 15th, 2016
Sunday October 9th through Saturday October 15th is Fire Prevention Week. Change your smoke detector batteries and replace the smoke detectors if they are more than 10 years old. Practice your family escape plan and meeting location. Discuss fire prevention with your family. During an emergency is not the time to make your plans. Read More...
National Night Out 2016
Date: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
Neighborhoods throughout the community are encouraged to lock your doors, turn on their porch lights, gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity and join City Council Members, other city officials and your public safety personnel. Many neighborhoods will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, swimming parties, cookouts and various other activities. Read More...