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| 2021 Incidents |
| 2021 | 1043 | 2006 | 637 |
| 2020 | 745 | 2005 | 522 |
| 2019 | 772 | 2004 | 397 |
| 2018 | 853 | 2003 | 331 |
| 2017 | 763 | 2002 | 345 |
| 2016 | 921 | 2001 | 324 |
| 2015 | 746 | 2000 | 370 |
| 2014 | 679 | 1999 | 310 |
| 2013 | 490 | | |
| 2012 | 542 | | |
| 2011 | 529 | | |
| 2010 | 481 | | |
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Welcome to the Official Website for the Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department
Easter Egg Hunt
Chief David Byers, April 19
It's that time of the year again for our annual easter egg hunt, all ages are welcome, and we would love for you to come join us for a day of fun. There are prizes for each age group, cupcakes and drinks for the kids. So don't miss out on the fun Saturday 4/19/25 at 2:00PM, at our Station1 at 42382 HWY 445 Ponchatoula La. 70454. We look forward to seeing you there.... (Full Story)
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Open House
Chief David Byers, October 25
It's that time of the year again for our open house, and we would like to invite you and your families to join us for a day of fun. Come meet your local firefighters and see all the equipment they use when called to respond. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinks, and the kids can jump on the Bonuce house, and play lots of games. So go ahead and save the date Nov. 2nd from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. ... (Full Story)
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Were Back
Chief David Byers, January 12
We would like to apologize for not post anything in long time. We will be posting some upcoming events, and keeping you up to date on our activities.
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L-R: Albert Long, Layla, Samantha, Wesley Perry
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Pediatric EMS Training
Chief Ira Brown, Jr, October 05
Captain Luther Dufrene volunteered his two daughters, Layla and Samantha, to act as patients for our pediatric assessment and baseline vitals training tonight. These two beauties were perfect patients. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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COOKED APPLES
Chief Ira Brown, Jr, September 25
Eighth Ward firefighters responded at 3:56am on Saturday morning to an 18-wheeler trailer fire at the entrance of the WalMart Distribution Center. The Firefighters arrived at the scene in three minutes and 30 seconds.
The trailer was loaded with palletized cardboard boxes of bagged apples and was approximately 100’ on Parkway Boulevard off Highway 190 which caused a massive traffic jam on Highway ... (Full Story & Photos)
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L-R: Shell Health & Safety Expert Kevin Harrell: Firefighter/EMT Ted Mocklin; Firefighter/EMT Ben Baham; Firefighter/EMR Laine Taylor; Assisant Chief/EMR David Byers; Firefighter Elizabeth Crawford, and Firefighter/Chaplain Wayne Ratliff. Not Pictured Chief Ira Brown
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Shell Training Center
Chief Ira Brown, Jr, August 18
Eighth Ward Firefighters conducted a Pre-fire Plan walk-through of the Shell Training Center in Robert on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. They were hosted by Shell Health and Safety Expert Kevin Harrell. Participants incuded Firefighter/EMT Ted Mocklin, Firefighter/EMT Ben Baham, Firefighter/EMR Laine Taylor, Assisant Chief/EMR David Byers, Firefighter Elizabeth Crawford, Firefighter/Chaplain/EMR Wayne ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Interstate 12 Motor Vehicle Accident
Chief Ira Brown, Jr, August 10
Eighth Ward firefighters responded to a single-vehicle motor vehicle accident on Interstate 12 today. The F-250 pulling a trailer was headed westbound near the Robert exit when it left the highway for unknown reasons and impacted a tree. Thankfully the sole occupant was not severely injured.
Firefighters were required to utilize stabilizing jacks in order to safely remove the patient from the vehicle.
2021 ... (Full Story & Photos)
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