Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 & 22, 2025, Firefighters from Ward 6, Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center, and Carlyss Fire Dept joined firefighters from Louisinana, Mississippi, and Texas to attend two days of training sponsored by ExxonMobil Pipeline Company.

Training scenarios on Friday included responding to CO2 releases, decontamination of Emergency crews, control of hazardous materials ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, Ward 6 Firefighters met at Station 2 to conduct a teamwork and communications training exercise. The training required Firefighters to work in teams of two in order to complete the drill.

One member of the team was blindfolded and utilized the extrication spreaders to locate and move red cups onto a tic tac toe board. The 2nd firefighter was the eyes of the drill and ... (Full Story & Photos)

We appreciate the dedication of our staff and volunteers for providing professional and dedicated service to our community.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One is currently on scene of a structure fire with Carlyss Fire Dept on Earl Ellender Rd.

Ward 6 responded with an air trailer to provide breathing air for Firefighter SCBA's.

HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT, Sulphur Fire Dept., Acadian Ambulance and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are also on scene supporting the incident.... (Full Story)

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Hwy 27 southbound closed at High Hope Rd due to Major Crash on Houston River Bridge.

All northbound traffic being diverted to Houston River Rd. All Southbound traffic being diverted to High Hope Rd.... (Full Story)

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Employees at the water district have worked day and night the last 3 days to keep water on and flowing to the customers. The district is losing the battle as water is being used faster than they can catch up. Leaks seem to be the biggest problem. Homeowners please check for leaks.

Tentatively, Water District 7 will shut down water to the southern portion of its district. If you live south of ... (Full Story)

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One responded to Rigmaiden Cemetery Rd for a smoke detector activation. Upon arrival, the homeowner was assisted with replacing batteries in their detectors. No other hazards found.

At 12:10pm, Ward 6 Engine 5, Service 6, and Unit 901 responded to a mutual aid request from Beauregard Fire District 1 for an RV fire.
Upon arrival ... (Full Story)

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Everyone, per Water District 7 (Eric Vige’), please go out and check your property now for water leaks! If you have one, turn your water off at your meter. Let’s help our water company keep us supplied.... (Full Story)

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I-10 is closed from the Texas/Louisiana line to Baton Rouge.
I-210 closed in Lake Charles.

Be safe and limit travel if you can.

We expect to see increased traffic on Hwy 12 and 190 due to the interstate closures.... (Full Story)