On August 10, 2018 Richard Borden graduated from the LSU Fire Emergency Training Institute certified as a Professional Fire Fighter. Richard attended LSU-FETI Recruit Fire Academy course that is designed for entry-level firefighters and is taught under the same paramilitary chain of command used in today’s fire departments. The recruits stay at the facility for 13 weeks and graduate with the following ... (Full Story & Photos)

On July 14, 2018 Paigh Hills and Corey Arabi graduated with fifteen other students from the around the Parish of St. Charles after completing a firefighter I & II course. The classes were held at the St. Charles Fire Service Training Facility/Luling VFD using instructors from the parishes nine volunteer fire departments. The students attended class on Tuesday and Thursday nights and every other ... (Full Story & Photos)

Luling and Paradis VFD's were dispatched to a possible helicopter crash in the marsh north of Magnolia Ridge Road, Boutte. Upon arrival at scene, local citizens using a utv transported St. Charles EMS and Paradis VFD FF/EMT to the scene. Two occupants of the helicopter, including the pilot and a passenger, were located at the crash site and transported to a local area hospital with extensive injuries. ... (Full Story)

Loyal to our Duty….. That’s not just a statement it’s what we are. During the last year the Department has grown and improved in many ways to improve our dedication and determination to serve the people of our community.

Our department currently consists of 40 volunteers and 4 career full time firefighters and 1 Administrative Assistant. The department currently maintains 4 fire stations ... (Full Story & Photos)