Ward 6 Fire Protection District #1 is staffed by dedicated volunteers that enjoy serving their community. Volunteerism throughout the volunteer fire service has been declining in recent years and the majority of volunteer fire departments are seeking motivated individuals who want to serve their community with pride, teamwork, and excellence.
In the past few weeks, Ward 6 Fire has been fortunate ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 10:34am, Ward 6 Engine 7, Service 8, Rescue 2 and FP 1 responded to a report of a motorcycle crash in the 400 blk of Royer Loop.
Upon arrival of Engine 7 and FP 1 and Acadian Ambulance it was determined the driver of the motorcycle was deceased. Service 8 and Engine 7 were utilized to close the road to all through traffic.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office arrived and is investigating the crash.... (Full Story)

Firefighter Desire'e White is shown being presented with an LSU Officer 1 certification by Chief Todd Parker. Congratulations to Firefighter White!... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward 6 Engine 7, FP1 and 6 firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from Beauregard Fire District 2 for an oil well fire on Pete Gimnick Rd.
Upon arrival of Beauregard FD 2 there were 2 tanks that were fully involved and collapsed. Fire was burning in the dyke area around the tanks and several ground spill fires were burning adjacent to the well site.
E7 Deluge gun and firefighting foam was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Firefighters participated in hands-on training at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center this evening. Firefighters from several area departments trained on the use of personal protective equipment, performing effective search and rescue, extinguishment of flammable liquids fires, extinguishment of structure fires and driver/operator training.... (Full Story & Photos)

We are very excited to welcome Engine 19 back today from the repair shop after being out of service since Hurricane Laura.
The truck suffered major damage when our station collapsed on it during the hurricane and required new paint, windshield, mirrors, grill, siren, lights, etc.... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Fire Dept was called at 1:38 this morning to provide automatic aid to DeQuincy Fire Dept for a structure fire on Yoakum Avenue in DeQuincy.
Upon arrival of the first engine, flames were showing from all sides and the roof of the home. The fire had also spread to 2 vehicles parked in front of the home. Occupants of the home were able to escape, with 2 being transported to the hospital.
Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Firefighters participated in hands-on driver training today. The course was set up at DeQuincy Airport and consisted of several different scenarios. Drivers were required to successfully complete each scenario while driving 4 different makes/models of fire trucks.... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Fire Dept was called at 12:41PM today to respond to a call involving trash being burned. Upon our arrival, we found a pile of items burning which included tires and electrical wiring. We extinguished the fire. Please remember that burning of any items other than natural items such as limbs or leaves are prohibited, per the parish ordinance.... (Full Story)

Ward Six Fire Dept was called at 2:00PM today to respond to a single vehicle crash on Holbrook Park Road. Engine 11, FP 1 and 7 firefighters responded. There were no injuries to the driver of the vehicle.... (Full Story & Photos)