Bracken Fire Department

Note that there's a QR code to allow you to donate to the Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, Inc. even if you can't attend our pancake breakfast!

There is a chance of rain Saturday morning but we still hope to see everyone!

Folks, here's your chance to get rid of your household hazardous wastes for FREE! Mark your calendars and take advantage of this on May 16, 2026!

SAVE THE DATE! The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 from 8am-12 Noon in New Braunfels.
For more complete details, please visit https://newbraunfels.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=11278

Today we say goodbye to, and honor the life of, former Fire Chief and former Board of Director President Fred Moos.

Fred served as Fire Chief for 9 years and as President of the Bracken VFD Board of Directors for 18 years. He was instrumental in the development of where the Bracken FD is today. As President, Fred helped create the Rural Fire Protection District (now Emergency Service District) to provide funding for the hiring of our first full-time paid firefighters. Fred oversaw our transition from volunteer to a combination fire department and the building of our Central Station.

Thank you for your dedication and service Fred!

Our deepest condolences to the Moos family.

Arnold Alfred Moos Obituary April 13, 2026 - Schertz Funeral Home View Arnold Alfred Moos's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Join us and the Garden Ridge Police Department at our 8th Annual First Responders Pancake Breakfast & Mimosa Bar on June 6th!

Enjoy breakfast with your neighbors and help us support the Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, Inc.. ALL PROCEEDS go directly to them to help them support their mission to aid in the prevention, detection, investigation and treatment of child abuse!

Mark your calendars! This is an excellent opportunity to get rid of any hazardous substances/waste you may have accumulated!

🗓️ Residents, mark your calendars now. This only happens twice a year.
Our first Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off of 2026 is coming up soon, giving you a safe way to dispose of household hazardous materials that should not go in the trash.

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to Noon
📍 550 Landa Street

This event is FREE and open to Comal County residents and City of New Braunfels residents.
Accepted items include:
• Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides
• Pool chlorine and household chemicals
• Drain cleaner and oven cleaner
• Paint and paint related products
• Automotive fluids and oil filters
• Lead acid batteries

With the cold weather headed this way, remember to be safe heating your home!

Also from the State Fire Marshals Office: With freezing temperatures expected across Texas this weekend, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding residents to stay safe when heating their homes.

“We see a lot of deadly fires because of heating equipment,” said State Fire Marshal Debra Knight. “We might not use some of these devices all that often. It’s important to remind ourselves.”

SFMO shares these safety tips:

Don’t use your oven to heat your home.
Inspect space heaters before you use them. Look for cracked or broken plugs, frayed cords, and loose connections.
Plug heaters directly into wall outlets. Don’t use extension cords or power strips.
Keep space heaters and heat lamps at least three feet from curtains, bedding, and furniture.
Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.
Never run a portable generator in your home or garage, even if doors and windows are open. Portable generators should be outdoors at least 20 feet away from open doors or windows.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms today.
These simple steps can help prevent house fires and save lives.

Use these tips to operate your generators safely in the event of a winter power outage! https://www.tdi.texas.gov/blog/how-to-safely-set-up-and-run-portable-generators.html

Thanks to Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que New Braunfels for a delicious barbecue dinner and the crew at the Bracken Bowling Club for hosting our annual bowling party!

Thanks to Mattenga's Pizzeria for donating 6 large pizzas!! They were delicious!

Thanks to Schertz Cibolo Emergency Clinic for treating us to a cake for national First Responders Day!

Here's your chance to get rid of any hazardous substances for FREE!

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 City of New Braunfels (enter from Laurel Lane)

Comal County and City of New Braunfels residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste like chemicals, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, pool chlorine, paint, automotive fluids, oil filters, and lead-acid batteries.

✅ Bring a state-issued photo ID
✅ Residential waste only, no business/commercial loads
✅ Liquids must be in sealed, labeled containers (5 gallons or less)

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and clean! 🌎💚