Ward 6 Firefighters responded to 26 calls for service during the month of June.

Dispatched & Canceled enroute - 5
Medical Assist, Assist EMS Crew - 4
No incident found on arrival - 3
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injuries - 2
Motor Vehicle Accident no injuries - 2
Extrication of Victim from Vehicle - 1
Public Service -1
Mutual aid standby - 1
Alarm System Activation - 3
Lightning Strike of Residence ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, Monday, June 23, 2025 at approximately 6:00pm. A Ward 6 Fire support vehicle was involved in a traffic accident with another private vehicle on South Grand Ave in DeQuincy.

Thankfully, there were only minor injuries to the two occupants in the private vehicle and the fire department member. All three were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Thank you to Acadian Ambulance for ... (Full Story)

12:13 am, Ward 6 Fire responded to a mutual aid request from DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department for a vehicle crash involving a train and a passenger vehicle. The crash occurred at the crossing on 4th st near the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital.

The driver was able to self extricate and medical care was provided by Acadian Ambukance. Unfortunately, one female occupant was found deceased in the vehicle. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:22am, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One responded to a report of smoke coming from a residential structure in the 1000 blk of Hwy 389. DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT were also dispatched as automatic aid.

Upon arrival of Ward 6 Engine 5, smoke was observed coming from the structure and Good Samaritan citizens were using a garden hose to control ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward 6 Firefighters responded to 23 emergency calls during the month of May 2025.

Building Fire - 2
Motor Vehicle Crash - 6
Brush/Grass Fires - 2
Dispatched and Cancelled Enroute - 3
Public Service - 3
Medical Assistance - 1
Off Road Vehicle Fire - 1
Smoke Scare - 1
False Alarm - 2
Gas Leak - 1
Arcing Electrical Equipment - 1

Ward 6 Fire is currently seeking individuals that would like to help ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Fire is hosting a Youth Fire Camp being held July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025 Monday - Thursday 6pm- 8pm. Friday 12pm-3pm we will have a family fun day. Parents are welcome to stay with their children. We will have a fun jump and a snow cone truck. Friday at 6pm, we will have an awards ceremony. Children grades K - 12 are welcome to attend. Please fill out the form below to register your child. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approx. 2:43pm, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One was dispatched as automatic aid with DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department for a residential structure fire on South Front street in DeQuincy.

Upon arrival of the first due units, heavy smoke was coming from the rear of the structure. Firefighters utilized a transitional fire attack to reset the fire and made entry. The fire was confined ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:07pm, Ward 6 Fire responded to a report of an 18 Wheeler blocking traffic with the trailer flipped on Dunn Ferry Rd.

Upon arrival fire department closed the road while heavy equipment was used to remove wooden mats from the trailer. The trailer was uprighted and the road reopened by 9:45pm.

The trucking company will be returning to load the wooden mats on a new trailer ... (Full Story & Photos)

Building fire - 4
Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire - 5
Outside rubbish fire, other - 1
Emergency medical service incident, other - 1
Motor vehicle accident with injuries - 1
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries - 3
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment - 1
Public service - 2
Cover assignment, standby, move up -1
Dispatched & canceled enroute - 2
Alarm system sounded due to malfunction - 1

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