Welcome to the Official Website for the Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department

Several people have asked me recently why a helicopter landed next to our Highway 445 Fire Station on Monday night, November 23rd. To quell rumors here’s the story.

A young person was injured at one of our local RV campgrounds. While department EMTs were treating the patient at the accident scene other responders were preparing a night Landing Zone (LZ) for Acadian Ambulance AirMed next to our fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our firefighters responded at 6:36 am this morning to a vehicle fire on Highway 22 near the intersection of Highway 445. 9-1-1 alerted us that a large, work-style pickup truck was on fire and had solvents, batteries, and gasoline in it. Firefighters arrived in short time and discovered a fully involved Charter Cable Company bucket truck.

Thankfully the driver had safely exited the vehicle. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

A dump truck overturned and lost its load of dirt at the intersection of Highways 445 and 190 today at 11:53 am. Both highways were limited to one lane of traffic for over two hours. Firefighters treated the driver on scene prior to him being transported to North Oaks Hospital by Acadian Ambulance. Another vehicle waiting at the red light headed towards Hammond was pushed off Highway 190 into the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Department participated in a Fire Prevention display hosted by the Yogi Bear Campground on Saturday, November 14th. Approximately 150 adults and children visited us in an hour. It was a fun time had by participants and firefighters as well.

Participants included Chief Ira Brown, Chaplain Wayne Ratliff, EMS Officer Ben Baham, firefighters Catherine Ratliff, Lisa Baham, Franklin Galmon, ... (Full Story & Photos)

We have responded to four motor vehicle accidents in the past two weeks that were COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE.

The first accident occurred at 12:14 am (Halloween night) at the intersection of CC Road and Highway 22 in Bedico. The vehicle pictured was the result of a hit-and-run. Thankfully no one in the family of four was seriously injured. The other driver ran the stop sign at CC Road and fled the scene. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Eighth Ward VFD responded to a residential structure fire last night at 10:38pm in Robert. A distant neighbor just happened to walk outside, noticed the flames, and then alerted 9-1-1 that the house was fully involved. Thankfully no one was at home at the time of the fire.

The first due-out Engine arrived within five minutes of the callout. An additional engine, a pumper-tanker, and a service truck ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighters enjoy interacting with children, and our recent visit to Champ Cooper School certainly did not disappoint us. On Monday, October 26th, Chief Brown, Assistant Chief Dennis Pitts, and EMS Officer Ben Baham presented trophies to the winners of our Fire Prevention Coloring contest and Fire Prevention Poster contest.

Normally members of the Fire Department spend an entire morning presenting ... (Full Story & Photos)