One , and Beauregard Parish Fire District 2 joined together to conduct training tonight at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center.

The dedicated volunteers from the departments practiced their skills at using ropes to raise and lower equipment on multi story buildings. Utilizing proper knots and being proficient on the fire ground are valuable skills each firefighter needs to know when ... (Full Story & Photos)

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At 7:46am, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, Ward 6 Fire Prot. Dist. 1 and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 blk of Smith St.

Upon arrival of DQ Engine 19, fire and smoke was observed venting from the front window. Firefighters conducted a transitional fire attack and contained the fire to the room of origin. There was smoke damage throughout the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The first voice you hear when chaos happens is that of a trained and professional emergency telecommunicator.

Calcasieu Parish E911 dispatchers are the best at what they do and are the lifeline that changes someone's life forever on a daily basis. Take a moment this week to remember and thank the people that are the tip of the spear for our emergency response system.... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward 6 Fire had a busy March responding to 47 calls for service. The dedicated volunteers and staff continue to serve the community with pride, teamwork, and excellence. The March 2025 emergency response report includes the following calls:
Structure Fire – 3
Grass, Brush, Woods Fire -12
Motor Vehicle Crash – 6
Outside Rubbish/Trash Fire – 3
Hazardous Condition – 3
Controlled Burn – 3
Oil Tank Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

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At 3:19pm, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One responded to a reported travel trailer on fire on Lucia's Marcantel Rd. Upon arrival of Command Unit 901, the travel trailer was fully involved with fire and the fire had spread to a pickup truck which was also heavily involved with fire.

DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT responded as automatic aid.

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Firefighters from Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One completed the Emergency Medical Responder Certification after completing more than 40 hours of training .

The EMR certification provides each of the firefighters with knowledge to assist fellow firefighters and the citizens of our community should a medical emergency occur.

Those completing the certificate are FF Jeff Newby, Explorer ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Ward 6 Fire participated in hands on training that consisted of proper hose advancement, exposure protection, LPG fire control, and Foam application on Hydrocarbon fires.

HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, and Beauregard Parish Fire District 2 also participated in the drill.

Beauregard Fire District 2 provided a meal to all of the volunteer ... (Full Story & Photos)

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At approx. 7:39am, Ward 6 Engines 7, 17, Service 8 and Command Unit 901 responded with 7 firefighters to a report of oil storage tanks on fire in the 1400 blk of Holbrook Park Rd.

Upon arrival of Unit 901, one tank was actively burning, 1 tank was smoking and 4 tanks appeared to have already burned all of the contents and had self extinguished.

The tank battery consisted of 9 tanks with six ... (Full Story & Photos)

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On Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:37pm, Ward 6 Fire responded to a mutual aid request from Ward 1 Fire for a woods fire on Cypress Lake Rd in the Moss Bluff area. Ward 6 responded with Service 10, Brush 22, Unit 901 and 5 Ff and 1 support personnel.
DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT were requested to provide coverage for Ward 6 District.

At 1:47pm, Ward 6 was dispatched ... (Full Story)

Tuesday evening firefighters from Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department , HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT , Iowa Volunteer Fire Department , Beauregard Parish Fire District 2 , and Hackberry Volunteer Fire Department joined together to participate in live fire training drills.

Firefighters practiced using thermal imaging cameras for search and rescue operations, ... (Full Story & Photos)