Our annual hose and pump tests are being done this week. We are always working to make sure our equipment is kept up to date and ready to respond to emergencies. Axcess Hose & Ladder guys are hard workers, even in 100+ heat index temps... (Full Story & Photos)

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Ward Six Fire Protection... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to all who joined us for our ribbon cutting and open house at Station 5 this evening.
A news story, along with photos, will be published in our official journal, The DeQuincy News, next Wednesday.
Again, thank you all for coming and thank you to our citizens for your continued support of Ward 6 Fire Department.... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters from Ward 6 Fire Department and DeQuincy Fire Department are participating in a vehicle extrication training class that is hosted by Beauregard Fire District 1 in Singer, La. today.
Your volunteer firefighters are extremely dedicated and give their time to practice and learn advanced techniques in patient rescue from wrecked vehicles.... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Firefighters have been kept busy during the month of June. Since June 1st, the department has received 29 emergency calls.
Types of calls the department has responded to include structure fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle crashes, fire alarms, trash fires, grass & woods fires, railroad crosstie fire, investigations of fires that were out upon arrival and assistance provided to other departments. ... (Full Story & Photos)

As of today, Ward 6 Fire Protection District #1 has started construction on a new apparatus bay at their Station 2 location, 108 Marcantel Rd.
The new apparatus bay will feature additional parking for 3 fire trucks and brush fire equipment. The project will also feature a breathing air compressor room, fire gear decontamination and cleaning room and an additional resource supply room.
All parking ... (Full Story & Photos)

(This is part 2 of a 4 part series about Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One)
National Fire Protection Association estimates there were an estimated 1,115,000 career and volunteer firefighters in the United States in 2018. Of the total number of firefighters, 370,000 (33%) were career firefighters and 745,000 (67%) were volunteer firefighters.
Without volunteers, Ward Six Fire Protection would ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Firefighters were called to respond to a structure fire this evening on High Hope Road.
Upon our arrival, smoke was showing from the eaves of the large home. We found heavy smoke in the attic and attacked the fire, which was also found in the attic. We were able to contain the fire to a small area.
Quick actions of the owner’s teenaged son noticing the smoke and calling 911, a fast response ... (Full Story & Photos)

About Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish

Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish was established in 1986 due to the growth taking place in the areas surrounding DeQuincy and in north Sulphur. The department covers a total of 125 square miles and initially started with three fire stations along Highway 27 and six fire trucks, with two trucks being housed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Michael Clifton on receiving his LSU HazMat Awareness certification.... (Full Story & Photos)