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On Saturday December 14, 2024 Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One honored the service of Captain Teri Parker and congratulates her on her retirement. Captain Parker's last official day is December 21st, 2024; however, she is taking her remaining vacation time this week.

Captain Parker joined the Ward 6 Fire Department in 1992 as a volunteer. She quickly realized her passion was in public ... (Full Story & Photos)

Several firefighters were acknowledged for their efforts as they work to provide protection for the Ward 6 Community in Calcasieu Parish.

FF Desiree Amrine was promoted from FF/Operator to Fire Lieutenant.

Board President Roy Arrant was acknowledged for his years serving the community of Ward 6 as a board member. Mr. Arrant is retiring from public service Dec. 31, 2024.

The following Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

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At 12:21 a.m. Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One Engine 17, Service 10 with 4 firefighters responded to a mutual aid request from Ward 1 Fire Department for a structure fire in the 2700 blk of Watts Rd.

The residential manufactured home was unoccupied and was fully involved with fire on arrival of Ward 1 FD. Ward 6 apparatus performed water shuttle operations and personnel assisted with ... (Full Story & Photos)

One responded to a vehicle fire in the 4700 blk of Edgerly Rd. On arrival the vehicle was fully involved with fire adjacent to a residential structure.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire with minor damage to a second vehicle and no damage to the residential structure.... (Full Story & Photos)

The voting results were 233 for and 85 against. We appreciate the support of our community and we will continue to provide excellent fire protection and rescue services to each and every person in our District.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Today the Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One 12.25 mill property tax millage renewal is on the ballot. This millage provides approximately 80% of the funding to operate the fire department.

The millage pays for maintenance of stations, apparatus, purchase of personal protective equipment, salaries for full time and part time staff, fuel, property insurance, etc.

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Wes joined the Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One as a volunteer in October of 1988. He and his late wife, Faye Barton were the first volunteer firefighters to join the department when it was created. Wes was still an honorary member at the time of his passing on December 4, 2024 for a total of 36 years dedication to his community and the fire department.

We will share the memorial service ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, Dec 7, The Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One the 12.25 mill tax millage renewal is on the ballot. This is a renewal and not a new tax.

This millage provides funding to support the operations of the fire department that provide fire and emergency services to the citizens residing in Ward 6 of Calcasieu Parish.

Thank you for supporting your local fire department since 1986.... (Full Story & Photos)

One responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 27 south of Arthur Irwin Road.

Acadian Ambulance also responded and transported the driver to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)

Those calls are as follows:

6 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 3 Medical Assists, 3 Grass/Woods/Tree Fires, 4 False Alarms, 1 Smoke Scares, 1 Unauthorized Burn, 10 Cancelled Enroute, 5 Structure Fires, 1 Rescue, 1 Electrical Arcing, 2 Gas Leaks, 1 Stand By and 1 Unfounded.

The department has responded to 401 calls during 2024.... (Full Story)