Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish covers a total of 125 square miles surrounding the city of DeQuincy and also in the North Sulphur area. The department was established in 1986 due to the growth taking place in the above-mentioned areas. At the time of the department being established, it had three fire stations and six fire trucks.

Initially, the department responded to 50-75 emergency calls per year. Throughout the years, with continued growth within the fire district, the emergency calls have grown significantly in number, currently averaging 350-400 calls per year. The department now has five fire stations, with three fire stations along Highway 27, one on Holbrook Park Road and one on Edgerly Road. The fleet of fire trucks has grown as well. The department currently operates with ten large fire trucks, two side by side brush UTVs, one air supply trailer and four first response vehicles.

The department responds to all types of fires, vehicle accidents and extrications, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, power lines down, medical emergencies when requested by Acadian, and also provides automatic aid and mutual aid assistance to surrounding fire departments within Calcasieu and Beauregard Parishes.

Currently, the department protects the Ward Six Fire District with 24 volunteers, 2 full time Firefighters, and 8 part time Firefighters. Personnel are trained at various levels including Entry Level Firefighter, Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, First Responder, EMT Basic & Paramedic, Instructor 1, Instructor 2, Officer 1, Officer 2, Jaws of Life, and Hazardous Materials and all are certified in Basic First Aid, CPR and AED.

Fire protection within Ward Six District No. One is an absolute necessity and the department strives to provide the best fire protection available in the state. With the support of the citizens in our district, the department will be in service, protecting you and your family, for many years to come