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Monday, Sept. 16 at 8:17 pm Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One was dispatched to the 3600 blk of Heurtevant Rd for smoke in a residence. HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT and DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department were also dispatched as automatic aid. Prior to arriving on scene, the homeowner called dispatch and advised he had located a power strip that had burned.

Unit 901 and HR 91 arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

One and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT have spent the weekend at TEEX attending a pipeline emergencies training and industrial firefighting. This class is sponsored by ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, Denbury, in cooperation with Pipeline Emergencies Program from the National Association of State Fire Marshals. Firefighters from Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi were in attendance.

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They learned how to conduct apparatus and equipment inventory and inspections. They also trained on hose rolls, hose lays, and hose handling. We are so glad to see young folks who are interested in the fire service.
If you know someone interested in becoming a fire explorer, please have them contact us via Facebook or they can call the station at 337-786-2775.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter Eric Vige’ is shown instructing all attendees on components of chainsaws, safety measures to take while using them and maintaining the saws and chains. Each attendee is being given an opportunity to start the saws and practice using them.
We are extremely blessed to have dedicated Firefighters who regularly attend training, even after working their full time jobs all day long. They are ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters are working today to ensure all equipment is mission ready.

Please monitor local authorities and directives.

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Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and
KPLC 7 News for updates for your area.

Fire department personnel will hold a planning meeting today at 6:00pm for fire department ... (Full Story)

Good morning. Here is some updated information concerning Potential Tropical Cyclone #6:

Tropical cyclone development expected across the Western Gulf of Mexico within the next 24 hours. High chances for Potential Tropical Cyclone #6 to affect Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Excessive rainfall and flooding highly likely across Central and Southern Louisiana, and portions of Southeast Texas. Confidence ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, Senator Mike Reese and Representative Dewith Carrier recognized the dedication and commitment to the citizens and community of Ragley/Longville by presenting former Fire Chief Wayne Baggett a commendation from the State of Louisiana Senate for 37 years of service with Beauregard Parish Fire District 2. Wayne began volunteering at the age of 16 and has worked tirelessly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Emergency Responders were shown appreciation at an Emergency Responder Appreciation Dinner and Service at The First United Pemtecostal Church of DeQuincy.

Responders from Law enforcement, Fire, and EMS were in attendance. Numerous responders were recognized by State Senator Mike Reese and Representative Dewith Carrier for long term service to their communities as emergency responders. Each were ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, several fire departments recognized volunteer firefighters that completed the SWLA Volunteer Firefighter Academy. The volunteers were recognized for completing national certifications for Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations Level, Firefighter 1, and Firefighter 2.

The volunteers began the journey to achieve certifications on March 23, 2024 and completed approximately ... (Full Story & Photos)