Did You Know?
If you leave the kitchen, turn the burner OFF.
Fires start when the heat is too high. If you see any smoke or the grease starts to boil, turn the burner OFF.
Keep children away from the stove.
Use it to cover the pan if it catches on fire. This will put out the fire.
From the Chief
Although we receive most of our funding from tax dollars, we welcome and appreciate your donations, too. If you would like to make a donation to the South Brazos County Fire Department, please visit our website at www.brazoscountyesd1.org and click the “Donate” link at the bottom of the front page.
Welcome to the March issue of the SBCFD News. We’re glad you’re here. Busy times in the county right now. Development and population growth are occurring all over the District – new subdivisions, light industrial, commercial, and retail in multiple areas, and highway projects along Wellborn Road and FM 159.
We are growing, too, and have opened Fire Station 6 and added a second paid crew on Walnut Road in the north end of the District, for a total of five fire stations in the District.
Call volume was up 27% from last year and 50% higher than 2023, mostly for medical emergencies, good intent, and service calls.
About the South Brazos County Fire Department
The South Brazos County Fire Department is an all-volunteer department that provides fire, rescue, and first responder emergency medical services for the residents and visitors in the 144-square mile service area south of the city of College Station all the way to the county line at the Navasota and Brazos rivers.
Supplemented by the paid crews of Brazos County ESD 1, our volunteers respond from four fire stations located throughout the district to over 1,000 emergencies each year.
Call volume continues to rise
Call volume is projected to be up over 20% from last year, and 39% higher than in 2024, mostly for medical emergencies.
Station 1/Admin update
Located at 6055 Koppe Bridge, the new complex will be over 15,000 sf, with offices, living spaces, and four apparatus bays. Site work began Nov 3; frame-out both interior and exterior is almost finished; and completion is scheduled for late 2026. For photos and more info, visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/southbrazosesd1.
5th Tuesday → March 31st, 2026
Mark your calendar for March 31st, 2026! Come join us for 5th Tuesday, a time to bring your family and friends to get together with your volunteer first responders for burgers, brats, and dogs. No RSVP needed; just show up with the family beginning around 6 PM at Station 6, 11770 Walnut Road.
4th of July celebration
The Millican Community Center and the South Brazos Couty Fire Department are planning 4th of July festivities in downtown Millican. Come celebrate Independence Day with us -- food, family fun, and fireworks. Visit the ESD 1 website at www.brazoscountyesd1.org for more details.
Planning a controlled burn?
If you are planning a controlled burn, call the Brazos County Dispatch at 979-361-3888 to see if there is a burn ban, and visit the county website at www.brazoscountytx.gov for the latest burn ban information.
We need volunteers
Think you have what it takes? We are actively looking for volunteers in both firefighter/EMTs and support roles. Just visit the ESD 1 website at www.brazoscountyesd1.org and click on “Join Our Team” tab at the top and then on “Volunteer Opportunities” button link.
Do you need an address sign?
Do you have a clearly marked address sign for fire and emergency services to find your location? The fire department can make these signs for you. There is a $15 charge per sign. To request a sign, just call 979-703-1202, and please leave a message if no one answers.
Would you like to donate?
Although we receive most of our funding from tax dollars, we welcome and appreciate your donations, too. If you would like to make a donation to the South Brazos County Fire Department, please visit the ESD 1 website at www.brazoscountyesd1.org and click the “Donate” link at the bottom of the front page.
