Ward Six Fire Dept would like to say thank you to all of our Ward Six and CERTC Firefighters who have worked 20+ hour days since last Tuesday, preparing for the storm, staying and riding it out, then starting at 6:00am last Thursday morning clearing roads so that our emergency vehicles, as well as other vehicles, could travel the roadways safely. The complete and utter devastation to our communities ... (Full Story)

Congratulations to our Fire Chief, Todd Parker and his wife, Sydnie Mae Parker on the birth of their new baby girl, Karli Rae, born today in Jackson, MS where Sydnie was evacuated to. Karli was 7lbs, 9ozs and 20 inches long.
Todd has been working 20 hours a day since before the storm hit last week and it’s been extremely stressful for him and his wife to have to go thru the impending birth while ... (Full Story & Photos)

Although one of our stations was completely demolished by Laura and two of our trucks, one of them brand new, are trapped inside the station, we at Ward 6 Fire Dept are still in service to our community. 3 of our other stations suffered damages as well.
Our firefighters led the troops this morning, cutting numerous huge trees from the roadways and highways so that folks could drive around our district. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday night August 14, 2020 at 11:47 p.m. Ward 6 Firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle crash in the 800 blk of Route 66. Ward 6 responded with Rescue 1, Rescue 2, Engine 5, and Engine 7. Upon arrival of the first unit, one occupant was trapped in the pickup truck. Firefighters worked with the Jaws of Life to extricate the patient. Ward 6 Service 8 responded to the 600 blk of Route 66 to establish ... (Full Story)

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)