BFD Featured and Commended in Acadiana Advocate
Recently, BFD's many improvements were featured in an informative article by Megan Wyatt of the Acadiana Advocate. View the article online below: //www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/article_3359012a-4e9a-11ea-8577-3711d2cbbe91.html Megan Wyatt - 2-13-2020 Even with reductions in parish funding, the Broussard Fire Department has increased staffing and improved response times in recent years to provide better…
QuebFest 2019 Annoucement
Come join us in a celebration of life of our great friend Rhian Quebedeaux who was suddenly called to be with Jesus Christ on October 6. Rhian was production engineers with Sideshow, 5th Avenue and ran sound for many, many artists throughout Acadiana. We will have great food, auctions and…
Heartfelt Thanks Goes Out to the Community, Quebedeaux Funeral
We would like to send a special thanks to everyone who made today special for the Quebedeaux family in honor of Rhian. We could not have done it without the support of everyone involved. Special thanks to everyone who helped cover our calls from St. Martinville, while our members attended…
Passing of Firefighter Rhian Keith Quebedeaux
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019, at 1:00 PM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard, for Rhian Keith Quebedeaux, age 42, who passed away on October 6, 2019, at his residence in Broussard. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park…
2019 Fundraiser
Once a year, we extend an invitation for you to join forces with us by contributing financially. It is our goal and passionate endeavor, to provide expedient, reliable, fire protection and medical services to our community. Furthermore, we purposely go above and beyond what is required, to provide public services…
Town Hall Meetings – Lafayette Rural Fire District Millage Proposal
TOWN HALL MEETINGS ANNOUNCED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LAFAYETTE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT MILLAGE PROPOSAL As the December 8, 2018 election approaches, Lafayette City-Parish Council Chairman Kevin Naquin, along with other Council Members and the Parish’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs), seeks to provide detailed information and education on the proposed levy…
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Rural Fire District Tax
As some of you may already know, Lafayette Consolidated Government has encountered recent budget cuts that have resulted in the possibility of financial hardships for your local volunteer fire departments. The Broussard Fire Department is hosting a Town Hall Meeting in an effort to educate everyone about the upcoming dedicated…
New Station Expansion Finished At Station One
During the 2017-18 budget year, the City of Broussard allocated funding to add two additional apparatus bays to Station 1 located on First Street. Additional funding to enhance the project was approved by the membership from the fire department budget. This much needed space will house an off-road brush unit…
October Events
Come out and see your local firefighters at the Boo at the Zoo on October 28th and 29th. Times are 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Also on Saturday, BFD will be at the Trunk or Treat from 5 pm to…
Visit us at Home Depot’s Annual Safety Day, Fire Engine Showing
On Saturday, October 7th, the BFD will be participating in the Broussard Home Depot's safety day. Come by and look at one of the fire trucks! Home Depot is located at 213 St. Nazaire Road in Broussard.