Welcome to Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 5
What is an ESD?
An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a grassroots government created by voters in an area to fund fire protection, emergency medical services, or both. More than 300 districts are operating in Texas, and more are added at almost every uniform election date.
Pearland Fire Department
Under an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Pearland, the
Pearland Fire Department (PFD) provides fire and emergency
response services to ESD5.
- PFD is recognized as one to the top fire departments in the country and designated ISO-1 (Public Protection Classification rating by Insurance Services Office Inc.) Property insurance premiums are often lower because of the highest rating.
- PFD’s Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatch Process for ESD5.
History
Brazoria County Emergency Services District No. 5 (the “District”), located in Brazoria County, Texas, was created by the Commissioners’ Court of Brazoria County on November 27, 2018, in accordance with Article III, Section 48-e, of the Texas Constitution. This action was taken by the Commissioners as a result of voter approval by residents of the District on November 6, 2018. The District operates under Chapter 775 of the Health and Safety Code. The District was established to provide funds for the contracting of emergency services within the boundaries of the District.
District Map
District Commissioners
The District is governed by a Board of District Commissioners consisting of five (5) appointed members, who manage and supervise all affairs of the District. Each District Commissioner is appointed to serve a staggered two (2) year term. The District’s current members are as follows:
Leshan Jayasekera, President, Term Exp: Dec. 2025
Richard Ghiselin III, Vice-President, Term Exp: Dec. 2026
Daryl Irby, Secretary, Term Exp: Dec. 2025
Brian Reagan, Treasurer, Term Exp: Dec. 2026
David Haynes, Asst. Treasurer, Term Exp: Dec. 2026
Contact information:
Mailing Address: c/o Wallace & Philbin, LLP, 6363 Woodway, Ste 800 Houston TX 77057
Office Telephone #: (713) 739-1060