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On Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 at 6:30pm, Ward 6 Firefighters joined firefighters from HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, Beauregard Parish Fire District 2, Hackberry VFD, and Iowa Volunteer Fire Department to conduct training at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center.

Firefighters participated in multiple training evolutions including: Search and rescue of ... (Full Story & Photos)

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On Monday, Sept 21, 2026 at 11:23pm, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One was dispatched to a reported structure fire in 100 blk of Shoemake Rd.

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

On arrival of Ward 6 Command unit 901, heavy fire was observed throughout the travel trailer. Firefighters began defensive suppression operations ... (Full Story & Photos)

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At 1:17am, Ward 6 Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1100 blk of Gideon Rd. Command unit 901 arrived at 1:20am to an abandoned residential structure with heavy fire throughout.

HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT and DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched as automatic aid. Firefighters set up defensive fire attack and extinguished the fire.

Louisiana Office of State ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are currently on scene of a woods fire on Old Airport Road. DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department was also on scene assisting us.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry are on scene now plowing containment lines around the fire. There will be smoke in the area over night.

Some of our district received rainfall this evening; however, some areas did not and it is extremely dry. Please ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The department was dispatched to 43 calls for service.

Reminder, our area has been under a burn ban for approx. 2 weeks. Tropical Storm Edouard rainfall totals across the DeQuincy / North Sulphur areas range from 0.25" to 1". The deficit we currently have we definitely need more rain. We will continue to monitor the rainfall and consult with National Weather Service on additional rainfall expected ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stay hydrated, remain in cool or air-conditioned places, and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat.

Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion—heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, weakness, and cool, clammy skin. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and may include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot dry skin, and a very high body temperature.

If you suspect heat stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Due to dry conditions and prolonged period with no rain in the current forecast, a burn ban on outdoor burning has been issued for Calcasieu Parish effective today, August 19, 2026.... (Full Story & Photos)

One participated in the DeQuincy Natinal Night Out. The water parade was a hit to the kiddos and many of the parents.

The ability to interact with our community for an evening of fun allows the kids and their parents to see us when we are not responding to emergencies.

Thank you City of DeQincy for hosting this event.... (Full Story & Photos)