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Capital Fundraiser 2023 - Gun Raffle
Help Broussard Fire Dept raise much needed funds to improve the furnishings and equipment around our three fire stations.
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Blood Drive - Keep Helping Alex Bourque!
Broussard Fire is continuing to help with medical expenses for Firefighter Alex Bourque. Celebrate National Bloor Donor Month and give to help out one of our own.
Donate on the 24th, 25th, or 26th of January. See the flyer attached.
Broussard Fire Dedicates Engine 24 and 27 in Blessing Ceremony
On the evening of October 20th at Station One, The Broussard Fire Dept held a dedication and blessing of Engine 24 and 27. This touching ceremony involved all agencies from the City of Broussard, including the fire department, police department, and Acadian Ambulance members.
These two brand new fire pumpers were also...Read More »
BFD Teams Up With Acadian Hospice and Civil Air Patrol for Flag Retirement
A special thanks to Firefighters Alex Dietlein and Colin Johnson who assisted Saturday, the 25th, with a local flag retirement in Arceneaux Park. These two members were critical in making the event come together and controlling the fire during the ceremony.
Many hundreds of flags were honorable retired in the ceremony which...Read More »
Alex Bourque Blood Drive Round 2 Monday Sept 12th
Come out and give for a great cause!
Fire Fighter Alex Bourque Blood Fundraiser Collects 93 Pints!
Thanks to everyone who took time out to give blood to help offset the cost of Firefighter Alex Bourque’s medical expenses. A total of 81 pints were collected on site with 12 more collected at the hospital. Without everyone’s kindness, we would have not been able to collect this amazing...Read More »
Eight Broussard Firefighters Graduate Fire Academy
Congratulations to all eight Broussard public servants that recently graduated the St. Martin Parish Fire District’s firefighter academy! A banquet was held in their honor on June 23rd at the Cade Community Center. It included a swearing in, pinning of firefighter’s badges, and a great meal.
Way to go...Read More »
Alex Bourque Blood Drive
Alex Bourque is a Firefighter with the Lafayette Fire Department and also works part-time with the Broussard Fire Department.
Alex recently was having leg pains, after visiting the doctor and after running several tests, examinations, Alex was diagnosed with cancer.
Alex is in 25year old, married with one child, he and his...Read More »
2020 Fundraiser
One year! That is the amount of time that has passed since our last letter to you. It has been a year full of trials and triumphs. The Covid-19 pandemic has threatened our lives and our livelihoods, and with true American resolve, we are coming through it stronger, wiser, and...Read More »
Our Newest Member
Broussard Fire Dept welcomes Ember Grace Broussard as our newest member! She will be a great asset to the dept. and will serve in support and fire prevention training. We are very happy to have her.
Celebrating Independence Day
Celebrate the birthday of our nation with the Broussard Fire Dept Honor Guard! The Honor Guard has made a special presentation of the colors video so that everyone across the area can share in the patriotism of our nation, wherever you may be.
Broussard FD will also be...Read More »
Major Station Three Upgrades Complete
After months of work by contractors and fire dept staff, the major upgrades that were made to Miguez Station Three are complete. These upgrades were needed to house additional fire dept equipment as well as to upgrade the appearance of the station, located on Fairfield Dr.
Two additional stalls were added...Read More »
BFD Birthday Drive-by
Although COVID-19 is putting a strain on all of us, the Broussard Fire Dept. & Broussard Police Dept. are looking to stay connected with our community and our children. Some children may not understand why they cannot go to school, to their favorite entertainment venue, or celebrate birthdays with friends. ...Read More »
2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Broussard Fire Dept Annual Report is now available.
Download a copy below:
...Read More »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:
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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 protection for those...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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 of...Read More »
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...Read More »
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...Read More »
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 8...Read More »
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.
...Read More »Come See a Fire Truck!
There is a public fire truck showing Monday, June 12th at the East Public Library branch. Members of the dept will be showing the truck from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Come out and meet some of Broussard’s finest!
...Read More »Opening Date Announced for St. Julien Park - July 1st 2017
The new multimillion dollar St. Julien park will officially open on July 1st. It is located off St. Nazaire Rd, past Wal-Mart. Fireworks will be part of the evening plans. Firefighters, let your chain of command know if you can attend, we will need help!
...Read More »Photo Gallery Complete for 2016-2017
As of this evening, the Photo Gallery has all of photos hanging around the fire station added for the 2016 and 2017 years. Stop by and find photos from both incidents and department events. From car wrecks to the Christmas party, your bound to find a memory you recognize.
New Web Site Being Rolled Out
Welcome to the new Broussardfire.org web site! Today is the first day that the new site has been made public. At current, we are working hard to get all the new content and features added. Some elements may not be complete, yet. New additions will be posted to the site...Read More »