Luling VFD participates in Knox Rapid Access System

What is Knox Rapid Access System?

Trusted by thousands of fire and law enforcement agencies for over 40 years, Knox Rapid Access Solutions have provided first responders with immediate access into secure buildings, campuses, residences, and commercial properties when it matters most. Removing barriers to entry reduces injuries to responders and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Prevention personnel conducted their annual visit to the St. Charles Council on Aging.
This year's topics included smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, lithium battery safety, and cooking safety.
Our Fire Prevention team has been busy and we thank them for their dedication.... (Full Story & Photos)

Just another way we serve our community! Fire departments do more than respond to emergencies. We share our knowledge with others. Recently, Luling VFD recently conducted fire extinguisher training and bus emergency training for St. Charles Parish School bus drivers. This annual training is provided to our school system.... (Full Story & Photos)

October 27th training conducted by Training Chief Stephen Stromeyer was on multi-family structures.This included nursing homes, apartment complexes, condominiums, duplexes, triplexes, and garden homes. Topics discussed included : fireground operations, command, fire suppression, RIT teams, tactics, and challenges. Some of the challenges noted were possible multiple victims, the number of units in ... (Full Story & Photos)

October was a very busy month for our fire prevention team. Especially the last week with several Trunk R Treat events in the area. The team participated in events with the ARC / SCP Recreation, Lord's House Church, and St. Anthony Catholic Church. Participation in these events is an important part of our mission. Not only does our community get to meet us and tour the apparatus, it also allows us ... (Full Story & Photos)

A few weeks ago Luling VFD visited the 911 center for training. This Monday, 10/20, Luling VFD and Hahnville VFD had a visit from St. Charles EMS. A presentation was given on airways by EMS Director Huey Marcel, followed by a tour of one of St. Charles EMS' ambulance. While this training may not seem like much to some, it is a critical part of training. Training with multiple agencies allows agencies ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today Summer House Ashton Manor retirement community honored local first responders. Chief Minnich, firefighter James Tassin, and career firefighter Andre’ Poteet represented Luling VFD. We appreciate the invite and the certificate presented to us and enjoyed spending time with your residents. ... (Full Story & Photos)

🔥 High Angle & Confined Space Rescue Training 🚒

This weekend, members of the St. Charles Parish Technical Rescue Team joined forces with firefighters from Hahnville, Luling, and Killona Volunteer Fire Departments, along with a representative from St. Charles EMS, for a hands-on, high-intensity High Angle & Confined Space Rescue Drill.
Hosted on a fiberglass top barge at James Marine Inc. (JMI) ... (Full Story & Photos)