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)

We are GROWING!!
At the business meeting on 9/9/24, LVFD, swore in FIVE new members. We welcome them aboard and thank them for their dedication to our community.

Are you interested in becoming a member? Stop by Central Station on Paul Maillard Road in Luling for more information.

Pictured (L to R):
Emily Buckley, Tate Sievers, Jaiden Hydell, Paul Ledet, and Toni Albers
Sworn in by President Armond ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning, September 7th, VFW Post 3750 West St. Charles, provided their annual Veterans / First Responder Breakfast and awards. All St. Charles Parish Veterans and First Responders were invited for breakfast and recognition.

Luling Fire Fighter, Andre’ Poteet was recognized by the VFW at this morning’s breakfast. Poteet was the recipient of the “Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States ... (Full Story & Photos)

ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDER MASS

Fr. Vinh Luu will celebrate a FIRST RESPONDER MASS at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 234 Angus Drive, Luling, La.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 9 am

ALL first responders and military are invited to attend. You do not have to be a parishioner at St. Anthony to attend. This mass is not limited to responders and military from and/or for St. Charles Parish. It is open ... (Full Story)

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Fireground Rescue

On Monday, July 29th, members of Luling VFD and Hahnville VFD participated in classroom training on The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of Fireground Rescue. The training was conducted by Sam Sparacello, Chief of Training, City of Hammond Fire Department and coordinated by Luling VFD Training Chief Stephen Stromeyer.

The theme of training was “put ... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday’s joint training with Luling VFD and Hahnville VFD was Firefighter Strategies, conducted by Fire Prevention Co-Ordinator LJ Stromeyer. The topics discussed included, but were not limited to: hard and soft environments, strategic mode decisions, basic firefighter strategies, the importance of pre-plans, accountability, fire ground safety including the proper use of PPE, command post positioning, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Training Chief Stephen Stromeyer!
Chief Stromeyer was selected to be an instructor for the 2025 LIFT conference (Louisiana Instructors & Firefighter’s Training).
The class is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8 am and the topic will be “Challenges for Today’s Training Officers.... (Full Story & Photos)

Minimum staffing Ground Ladder Training.

There are many aspects of training that firefighters received. On Monday, July 15th, Firefighters received training on Ground Ladders. Training consisted of classroom training on techniques associated with lifting, carrying, deployment, fire attacks, and maintenance. In addition, the types and parts of ladders were reviewed along with safety tips. After the ... (Full Story & Photos)