Bracken Fire Department

10/13/2026

This is a great opportunity to get rid of the old, outdated or unused hazardous stuff that's been collecting around the house or garage!

♻️ Time to clean out those garages and cabinets!
Do you have old paint, batteries, household cleaners or chemicals you need to get rid of?

Comal County is partnering with the City of New Braunfels for a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off event!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
📍 New Braunfels City Hall, 550 Landa Street
This is for Comal County and New Braunfels residents!
Events like this give our residents a convenient way to safely dispose of these materials while helping protect our community and environment.

10/06/2026

We had a great time visiting with the Kindergarten and First grade students at Garden Ridge Elementary and sharing important fire prevention messages.

09/04/2026

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AT&T will be conducting high speed fiber installations along Bat Cave Rd and surrounding cross streets on the western side of Bat Cave Rd, between Benclare and Twisted Oaks.
Work will be conducted within street Right of Way and existing rear utility easements in the area. There will be times when Bat Cave Rd will be one lane with flaggers present.
This project proposes to install approximately 24,603' of high speed fiber to provide service along Bat Cave Rd, Garden N Dr, Park View Dr, Twisted Oaks, Park Lane Dr, Valley Park Dr, Cedar Gap, and Tommy Trail Dr.

07/19/2026

Proud to see Linda, Cindy & Marsha receive some well-deserved recognition for their service to the Bracken VFD! Their commitment and dedication helped shape our department and lead us to where we are today.

Thanks to these three, and all the women who volunteered with them, for helping guide our path. We would not be where we are without you!

The city of Garden Ridge, today, is served by the Bracken Volunteer Fire Department and emergency service districts with government funding and a full host of emergency vehicles. But just

06/04/2026

Folks, the forecasts are all over the map regarding Saturday. The good news is that there's plenty of space under the pavilions at Paul Davis park!
Join us for breakfast or brunch. Let BFD and Garden Ridge Police Department serve you at our 8th Annual First Responders Pancake Breakfast. All you do is show up, eat, drink, donate, and visit with friends and neighbors!
As always, all proceeds go directly to the Children's Advocacy Center of Comal County, Inc..
If you're unable to attend and would still like to donate, you can use the QR code below!

06/01/2026

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!

05/07/2026

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

05/01/2026

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.

View Arnold Alfred Moos's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/15/2026

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!