NOFD Press Releases

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 05:06 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call for the Wyndman Vacation Resort Hotel located at 209 Magazine Street. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a passenger van with a ruptured gas tank parked on the first floor breezeway of the hotel.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will be conducting a Shipboard Firefighting training exercise Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The exercise, which will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m., will simulate a large-scale fire incident on board the MARAD Vessel Cape Knox, currently docked at the Poland Ave.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 3:16 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 926 Toulouse St., in the French Quarter. Upon arrival NOFD personnel found a two-story dwelling with smoke exiting the attic.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Superintendent Charles Parent felt the recent trip to Cuba was extremely educational and was very impressed with the Cuban first responders’ preparedness for emergency disasters. He noted that, a good dialog with Cuban officials regarding hurricane preparedness and response was established. He believes that the New Orleans delegation was able to provide the Cuban officials with lessons learned from our experiences during Hurricane Katrina.

The New Orleans Fire Department was dispatched to a one alarm fire at McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School 1331 Kerlerec Street. Once on the scene they found an extinguished fire that originated in and was contained to a trash receptacle in the first floor boys’ bathroom. The fire was extinguished by a student using a fire extinguisher. This fire is under investigation.

Monday, October 12, 2009, at 2:28 pm. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a person trapped in a Concrete mixer at a construction site at S. Dorgenois and Erato St. When Firefighters arrived they found a 19 year old male conscious and alert with his right arm entangled in a portable concrete mixer.

New Orleans, LA. – New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), Lowe’s Home Improvement and The Home Safety Council are kicking off Fire Safety Month with Safety Saturday – a special day-long safety celebration to teach New Orleans area families how to prevent fires and other common accidents in the home:

New Orleans, LA. – At 06:39 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2009, a one-alarm fire occurred at 3300 Conti Street.Fire Investigators determined that a liquid accelerant was used to intentionally set the fire.

Graduation ceremony of Fire Recruit Class R-02-09 will be held on Friday August 21, 2009 at 10:00. The Ceremony will be held at the Temple Sinai, 6227 Saint Charles Avenue.

Two arson suspects have been arrested after the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) fire investigators and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) working jointly determined that a one alarm fire started in the late morning on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 was intentionally set. Emanuel E. Brumfield and Frenchel Leefort are owners of the property and they both have been arrested and charged with arson.

New Orleans, Louisiana - The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation:

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to 911 a call reporting a structural collapse with a person trapped inside in the 1900 block of Duels St. Upon arrival NOFD personnel found a single-story, single occupancy, wood-framed shotgun home completely collapsed with only the roof remaining intact.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call of persons trapped in a fire. When the first up fire companies arrived on the scene, they found a male trapped on a 2nd floor balcony with fire coming out of all the doors and windows behind him. Firefighters used a ground to rescue him.

Saturday, July 11, 2009, at approximately 5:21, companies responded to an alarm at 100 Iberville Street, Westin Hotel, Canal Place. A guest set fire to a sofa in the lobby area then traveled to the 11th floor via elevator. New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) arrested a suspect; Kelly Messenger, 33 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and school teacher at Baton Rouge High School. The crime was captured by video surveillance and the fire was extinguished by hotel security staff. Superintendent Charles Parent would like to thank all agencies for their professionalism and diligence.

Face shields and gloves are part of the protective gear firefighters need when responding to emergencies. Now, thanks to a $5,790 grant, the New Orleans Fire Department has been able to purchase new face shields, gloves and turnout gear suspenders.

On Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 10:43 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a family dwelling fire located at 607 Slidell Street near the corner of Verret Street. When firefighters arrived on the scene, two unoccupied buildings were involved in fire.

On Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 10:43 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a family dwelling fire located at 607 Slidell Street near the corner of Verret Street. When firefighters arrived on the scene, two unoccupied buildings were involved in fire.

Fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish. Fireworks can result in severe burns, permanent scarring, lifelong disfigurement or even death. The thousands of serious injuries each year typically harm the eyes, head, or hands and are mostly reported in states, such as Louisiana.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 05:54 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a two alarm fire at a wrecking yard in New Orleans East. Firefighters were dispatched on an investigation of smoke in the area. Approximately one hundred –fifty vehicles were on fire. Most of the vehicles were stacked and crushed which made it very difficult to flow water on the fire. A hydrant was broken so firefighters used three (3) water tenders to assist with the water supply. Firefighters had to deal with high temperatures from their fire gear even during the early morning hours before fighting these vehicular fires. There were no reports of injuries.

Fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish. Fireworks can result in severe burns, permanent scarring, lifelong disfigurement or even death.  The thousands of serious injuries each year typically harm the eyes, head, or hands and are mostly reported in states, such as Louisiana.

Thursday, June 25, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a three alarm fire with possible persons trapped that destroyed a two story vacant dwelling. No injuries were reported and vagrants are suspected to have set the fire.

On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a three alarm fire that destroyed a one story vacant dwelling under renovation. The preliminary investigation has determined there was plumbing work being performed prior to the fire.

Monday, June 22, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a building on fire at 2727 South Broad Street (Apex Sales Company Inc.) The first arriving engine company found fire at the rear of this 2 story wood and brick frame unoccupied, vacant & gutted building which had no utility services.

Friday, June 19, 2009 at 4:19 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to 911 call reporting a fire in the 2300 block of Desire St. The first engine company arrived on the scene at 4:22 a.m. to find both the original fire building, at 2320 Desire St., and an adjacent structure at 2314-16 Desire St. completely engulfed in flames.

Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:47 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a white powder being found on an envelope in the mail room of the federal building at 600 S. Maestri Pl. in the CBD.

The New Orleans Fire Department and The New Orleans Firefighter’s Foundation received a donation of $43,500 from The New Orleans Police and Firefighters Disaster Relief Fund which was formed in late 2005 to raise money for the New Orleans Police and Firefighters that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. Local investment banker Mike Hammer, Wal-Mart, Whitney National Bank and Pontchartrain Capital came together to set-up the non-profit to assist the brave men and women of the New Orleans Police and Fire Departments.

As the 2009 hurricane season approaches, New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is checking every avenue to make sure they are prepared for whatever storms possibly threatened the New Orleans area and would also like to remind the citizens of some safety information to ensure they are likewise prepared.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 7:19 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 7700 Haney Dr in eastern New Orleans. Six units carrying twenty-five firefighters fought the one-alarm blaze at a single story, two-unit dwelling. An elderly male was rescued from the fire suffering from minor burns to his head and arms and smoke inhalation. He was given oxygen on the scene by NOFD personnel and transported to an area hospita

On Saturday, May 16, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department received a call at 11:25 p.m. to 600 Bourbon Street, Tropical Isle Bar. The first companies arrived on the scene to find smoke coming from the 2nd floor and the incident commander immediately struck multiple alarms to keep this blaze under control. The attic and 2nd floor received heavy fire damage and the 1st floor had heavy water damage.

Friday, May 15, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire on the Mandeville Street Wharf. The 911 call came in at 05:34, the first unit arrived on the scene at 05:39 to find portions under the wharf engulfed in flames and releasing large volumes of smoke. Assistance was requested immediately.

Sewage and Water Board reports a 50 inch water main break at Almonaster Ave and France Road, there is low water pressure in New Orleans East and the Lower 9th Ward. New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is monitoring the water pressure and has placed additional man power on standby, water tenders in service an extra fire apparatus in the lower 9th ward. According to Sewage and Water Board the repairs to the 50 inch water main will be completed Monday.

New Orleans, LA. Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation:

On Tuesday, April 28, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department received a call of a fire at 2901 S Carrollton Avenue at Notre Dame Seminary; Fire units were dispatched at 11:00 a.m., within two minutes firefighters arrived to Notre Dame Seminary to find smoke and fire coming out a second floor window. Firefighters were able to attack the fire quickly and confine the fire to a guest room. A two-alarm was called as a precaution because the building is classified as a high-rise. The building was evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Thursday, April 9, 2009 Governor Bobby Jindal announced a total of $18.8 million in Homeland Security Grant Funding for a statewide Urban Search and Rescue System, Fusion Center & Criminal Database Technology and Homeland Security funding for local law enforcement and parish governments.

Saturday, April 4, 2009 8:00am – 1:00pm at Municipal Training Academy, 13400 Old Gentilly Road and Hanson’s Concrete Yard, 13201 Old Gentilly Road, the New Orleans Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is conducting a joint training session as part of Operation Lilypad Search and Rescue Exercise.

Today at 1:34 pm a truck was over turned on Interstate- 10 eastbound at the base of the twin span by high winds. The 18 wheelers cargo container was empty and a small amount of diesel fuel was spilled from the fuel tank. Interstate-10 was closed for approximately 60 minutes, no injuries were reported. The 18 wheeler was up righted, fuel cleaned up and the interstate re-opened. The incident was handled by unified command from New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and Department Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is made up of people who have shown true dedication to community service since Hurricane Katrina put them to the test. After the storm passed, many firefighters lived in trailers waiting until their families could return from other states. Their cell phones were their only means of communication, and were not always dependable. Despite all the stressful transitions they endured, NOFD members kept their morale up.

At 05:30 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for a working fire at 7611 Maple Street. The first-up fire companies found a two story wood frame commercial complex containing ten businesses heavily involved in fire at the rear of the building. The rear of the office complex collapsed plus, three homes, 812, 818 and 820 Hillary Street were exposed to the flames and sustained damage.

On Friday, March 6, 2009, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a one alarm fire that heavily damaged a one story unoccupied dwelling under renovation. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire at 3340-42 Magnolia Street. The first fire company to arrive found a two story wood frame duplex involved with fire to the rear of the house. Firefighters said the flames were mostly contained to the attic and they were able to keep the fire from spreading throughout house. The home had utilities but was unoccupied. The cause has not been determined and a fire investigator is on the scene.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators arrested a student for aggravated arson. This arrest was in connection to a one alarm fire Monday, February 2, 2009 at Fannie C Williams Elementary School. NOFD personnel were dispatched at 2:58 p.m. to Fannie C. Williams Elementary 11755 Dwyer Rd. Once on the scene they found an extinguished fire that originated and was contained in the boy’s bathroom. The fire was extinguished by security staff.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators arrested a student for aggravated arson. This arrest was in connection to a one alarm fire Monday, February 2, 2009 at Fannie C Williams Elementary School. NOFD personnel were dispatched at 2:58 p.m. to Fannie C. Williams Elementary 11755 Dwyer Rd. Once on the scene they found an extinguished fire that originated and was contained in the boy’s bathroom. The fire was extinguished by security staff.

Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 4:29 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a call reporting a fire in a vacant commercial structure in the 1500 block of Canal St., formerly Carpet World. NOFD personnel arrived on the scene at 4:34 a.m. and subsequent alarms were struck immediately. Twenty-nine units carrying approximately eighty-two NOFD personnel were used to fight this four-alarm fire. All vehicular traffic on Canal St. has been shut down, from Basin St. to Claiborne Ave. and there will be no pedestrian traffic allowed within a one block radius of the incident until further notice. There are no injuries reported and no other structures were threatened by this fire. NOFD personnel are still on the scene and a cause and origin of this fire has yet to be determined.

Fire Safety Tips

SMOKE DETECTORS

• 65% of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke detectors or smoke detectors that don’t work.
• Smoke detectors are an important part of a home fire escape plan.
• Where there is a fire, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke detectors to give you time to get out.
• Install smoke detectors near bedrooms and on every floor.
• DO NOT install smoke detectors in the kitchen or bathroom.
• Test the batteries monthly and change batteries twice a year.
• Keep smoke detectors away from air vents.
• Place smoke detectors at least 4 to 6 inches away from walls and corners.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a call reporting a man trapped in the hull of a ship at the Alabo St. Wharf. A crew member working aboard the Chinese freighter Sheng Qiuang slipped while walking on metal piping approximately 30ft. below the deck of the ship and fell, approximately, another 30ft and became wedged between the walls of the ship and its cargo. According to Chief Chris Mickal, the incident commander on the scene, NOFD rescue teams did a “confined space rescue” using a system of pulleys to extricate the injured crew member. Although there was a large laceration on the man’s head the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called to the scene and transported the injured man to an area hospital.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department, (NOFD), responded to a 911 call reporting heavy smoke coming from an apartment at 329 Basin St. Upon arrival, NOFD personnel found an unresponsive 53yr old female in the residence that was filled with heavy smoke caused by food left on the stove. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced the victim dead on the scene. The cause of death has not yet been determined. The burning food was removed from the stove and no other fire suppression activities were necessary.

On Sunday, January 25, 2009, at 8:12 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call to 2505 Palmer Street. Companies arrived within 4 minutes to find a two story wood frame dwelling fully involved in fire. A resident was awakened by the loud noise of the burning structure and rushed to alert the other resident. The two escaped by jumping from a second story window and was transported to a local hospital by EMS for minor burns and injuries sustained escaping the fire.

On Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:35 am the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a call from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals about a suspicious package with a strange odor. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a female employee at the loading dock stating she opened a box containing 6 large envelopes.

Friday, January 02, 2009 the United States Coast Guard (USCG) assisted the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) by doing aerial evaluation of the area affected by the December 30th marsh fire in New Orleans East. During aerial reconnaissance, the USCG used thermal imaging equipment to determine that the marsh fire bordered by Paris Rd. and the Intercoastal Waterway was out.

Fireworks can result in severe burns, fractures, scars, lifelong disfigurement or even death. The thousands of serious injuries each year typically harm the eyes, head, or hands and are mostly reported in states, such as Louisiana. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2006, 9,200 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. The trend in fireworks-related injuries has been mostly up since 1996, with spikes in 2000-2001, primarily due to celebrations around the advent of a new millennium, and in 2005. The highest injury rates were for children aged 10 to 14.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is monitoring a large marsh fire in New Orleans East, located approximately 1000yds west of Paris Road and the Intercoastal Waterway. The fire is in an area that is completely inaccessible to NOFD equipment. The NOFD is attempting to have the U.S. Coast Guard do an aerial reconnaissance, to determine the total area involved. The fire is in an extremely isolated area and poses no threat to citizens or property.

On Monday, December 22, 2008, at 6:42 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call to 4812 Camp Street. Companies arrived within 5 minutes to find a one story wood frame double engulfed in flames and quickly got the blaze under control, two residents escaped but an 80 year old woman perished in the rear of the house. Family members were awakened by smoke and heat and attempted to rescue her but the fire was too advanced. There was a space heater in the area of origin and no smoke detectors present in the home however, fire fighters found a to do list on an armoire in the front of the house with a listing to purchase two smoke detectors. The death has been labeled unclassified until the coroner does an autopsy. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators and New Orleans Police Department Officers arrested a student for aggravated arson. NOFD personnel were dispatched at 9:30 a.m. to a one alarm fire at Mary D. Coghill Elementary School 5500 Piety Street. Once on the scene they found an extinguished fire that originated and was contained in the male staff bathroom. The fire was extinguished by school staff. The estimated fire damage was approximately several thousand dollars.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation:

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 8:21 p.m., New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) personnel were dispatched to a three-alarm fire at Bienville and North Jeff Davis Parkway. The first company arrived at 8:25 p.m. finding smoke coming from a vacant four story masonry doctor’s office building near the old Lindy Boggs Hospital. Second and third alarms were struck immediately upon arrival. The fire originated on the fourth floor and consumed four rooms. Twenty-one units and sixty-eight fire department personnel responded to this incident, bringing the fire under control at 9:24 p.m. Activity related to vagrant occupation is suspected in this fire and it is currently under investigation.

The New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish and Kenner Fire Departments would like to wish you and your family a safe holiday season.

The New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Kenner and St. Bernard Parish Fire Departments are holding a joint press conference Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Municipal Training Academy East 13400 Old Gentilly Road. The press conference will be held to remind citizens in the metro area of holiday fire prevention practices. Additionally, we will demonstrate how fast and easy it may be for a dry Christmas tree to burn.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) personnel were dispatched to a one-alarm fire at 3820 Saint Claude Avenue, Fredrick Douglass Senior High School. This was the sixth fire at the school within six days. The fire originated and was contained in an empty Arts classroom on the second floor. The fire damaged one-fourth of the Arts classroom. Nine units and twenty-eight fire department personnel responded to this incident, bringing the fire under control within thirty minutes.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 5:35 p.m., New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) personnel were dispatched to a one-alarm fire at 5135 Canal Blvd., The Bulldog. Second and third alarms were struck immediately upon arrival. Twenty-one units and sixty-eight fire department personnel responded to this incident, bringing the fire under control at 6:14 p.m. The establishment was open at the time of the incident and there are no reported injuries. The origin and cause of the fire are currently under investigation.

Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:22 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to 911 call of a dwelling fire at the corner of Haynes Blvd. and France Rd. NOFD personnel found a single passenger vehicle on fire at that location and during extinguishment the body of a single individual was found in the driver’s seat. Investigators from both the NOFD and the NOPD were on the scene and the cause of both fire and death are under investigation.

New Orleans, LA. - NOFD responded to a one alarm fire at #1 French Market Place, Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville retail store in the French Quarters, within two minutes firefighters arrived on the scene to find a two story brick building with smoke coming out the upstairs window. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the upstairs portion of the retail store.

On Monday, November 3, 2008 at 6:38 PM the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call stating an abandoned house was on fire. The first arriving companies found two structures heavily involved in fire.

New Orleans, Louisiana: The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) in cooperation with Energizer Battery and The International Association of Fire Chiefs would like to remind the citizens in our area that when you change your clock on Sunday, November 2, 2008, you should change the battery in your smoke detector.

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New Orleans, LA. – Monday, October 27, 2008 at 4:06 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 1518-20 South Robertson Street. Fire units arrived within three minutes to find a single story, vacant dwelling fully involved with fire. A New Orleans police officer, witness a male exiting the house and detained him until fire investigators arrived, after questioning he was arrested and booked into New Orleans parish jail. The fire quickly spread to 1514-16 South Robertson Street a single story, vacant dwelling and 1526 South Robertson Street, a single story, occupied dwelling. There were no utilities connected to the unoccupied structures.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) fire investigators believe a four alarm fire started on Friday October 24, 2008 was intentionally set and have a suspect in custody.  No one was injured at the blaze that destroyed one home and heavily damaged two other homes.

Due to fire related injuries over the weekend, the New Orleans Fire Department would like to remind citizens to have a fire safety plan.  Have an escape plan and practice evacuation drills with your children, a civilian received first and second degree burns while trying to escape a home fire on Saturday.

Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:30 AM at Hanson’s Concrete Yard 13201 Old Gentilly Road, the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Region I is conducting a structural collapse training session.   The USAR Region I consist of Orleans Parish, Saint Bernard Parish, Plaquemine Parish and Jefferson Parish Fire Departments.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Region I which consist of Orleans Parish, Saint Bernard Parish and Jefferson Parish Fire Departments will join in a joint training session. 

New Orleans, LA -A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA

New Orleans, LA. – On Monday, October 6, 2008 at 11:13 PM, New Orleans firefighters were dispatched to 3920 Packard Street for a working fire. When firefighters arrived they found fire at the rear of a one story wood frame home. 

New Orleans, LA. – On Friday, October 3, 2008 at approximately 3:15 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department were dispatched to Poland Street Wharf, for a container ship fire. Upon arrival firefighters found smoke coming from the container ship “Snow Crystal”.

New Orleans, LA. – Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 4:31 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call from residents at 1511 South Liberty Street reporting a fire on the corner of Martin Luther King and South Liberty Street. Fire units arrived within three minutes to find two vacant single story, double camelbacks dwellings located at 2300-2302 and 2304-2306 Martin Luther King fully involved with fire. There were no utilities connected to the unoccupied structures. The fire quickly spread to 1511 South Liberty Street a two story, single occupied dwelling where six family members were asleep. The residents were awaken by the smoke and heat and notified the fire department.

New Orleans, LA. – On Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM four New Orleans Firefighters were deployed to Cameron Parish Louisiana to provide suppression and rescue operations duties. The personnel consist of one fire captain, one apparatus driver operator and two firefighters.

New Orleans, Louisiana – Sunday, September 14, 2008 the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Region I, which consist of Orleans Parish, Saint Bernard Parish, Plaquemine Parish and Jefferson Parish Fire Departments, return from Terrebonne Parish.

New Orleans, LA. – On Monday, September 08, 2008 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at Myrtle Banks School on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. The first company arrived on the scene within two minutes finding a three-story, wood frame vacant school with flames coming from third floor windows extending through the attic. Firefighters initially attempted an interior attack, but were forced to take a defensive position as the fire quickly advanced to a four alarm.

New Orleans, Louisiana - Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Region I, which consists of Orleans Parish, Saint Bernard Parish and Jefferson Parish Fire Departments, will join in a unified effort to assist Terrebonne Parish Fire Departments. UASI Region I will deploy today.



Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Place: 701 Rosedale Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124

 

New Orleans, LA. – On Friday, August 22, 2008 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a two alarm fire that destroyed a two story vacant dwelling. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.

New Orleans, LA. – The New Orleans Association of Fire Chiefs is holding its Fifteenth Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel, Poydras at the River. The awards ceremony will take place after dinner which will be served at 7:00 p.m.

New Orleans, LA. – Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to 911 calls reporting a fire at 1219 Decatur St. The first units arrived on the scene within 2 minutes to find a four-story brick apartment building with heavy smoke coming from the windows.

On Wednesday August 6, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received several 911 calls stating that there was a house on fire at the intersection of Catina & Homedale Streets.

On July 30, 2008 at 9:15 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received several 911 calls stating that there was a fire on the 3rd or 4th floor of the Inter Continental Hotel. When firefighters arrived, they found fire coming from several 3rd floor windows and spreading to the 4th floor. The fire started on the 3rd floor in a service area near a banquet hall and laundry room.

New Orleans, LA. – Tuesday July 22, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call stating that Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 411 N. Rampart St was on fire. A fire engine company was a few blocks away, conducting daily fire hydrant inspections, when they noticed the smoke rising from the church, the engine company suspended hydrant inspections and arrived at the Church to find fire at the rear of the second floor.

New Orleans, LA. – At 2:24 A.M., the New Orleans Fire Department responded to the Greater St. Stephens Baptist Church on S. Liberty and Simon Bolivar. The first arriving companies found the church heavily secured with smoke at the location and quickly struck a second alarm.

New Orleans, LA. - Fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish. On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported than on any other single day of the year. Fireworks account for the majority of these fires.

New Orleans, LA. Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony.

New Orleans, Louisiana - The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation.

The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Jerry W. Sneed, Director of Emergency Preparedness for the City of New Orleans. The NOFD will graduate 21 recruits (18 NOFD recruits and 3 Kenner recruits) to the rank of Firefighter.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at the corner of Banks St. and S. Gayoso St. The first company arrived on the scene at 9:31 a.m. finding a two-story, wood-framed, vacant, double occupancy dwelling fully engulfed in flames. A second alarm was struck immediately. Firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading to adjacent residences in the rear and side of the structure, which collapsed and burned to the ground. The owner of the property was on the scene and stated that clean-up was being done, but no construction had started on the property. Entergy Gas was called to the scene and used a bobcat to clear debris, enabling firefighters to reach smoldering wood beneath the collapsed roof of the structure.

The fire was listed as under control at 11:54 a.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

New Orleans, LA. – Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 912 Pauline St., the Douglas High School gym. Upon arrival firefighters found a small fire in the coaches’ office inside the gymnasium.

New Orleans, LA. – Monday, June 09, 2008 at 2:40 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 1919 Shade Tree Lane. A second alarm was struck immediately upon arrival to the unoccupied, two-story town home.

Sunday June 8, 2008 at 1:10 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call about a fire at 1831 Carondelet Street. The first company arrived on the scene at 1:15 a.m. finding a two-story wood frame structure heavily involved and threatening extension to adjacent buildings. A second and third alarm was dispatched due to the close proximity of a multi-family dwelling at 1839 Carondelet Street and First Emanuel Baptist Church at 1829 Carondelet Street. The multi-family dwelling had to be temporarily evacuated for safety while firefighter obtained control of the fire. There was no damage to the multi-family dwelling and tenants where allowed to re-enter after 45 minutes. First Emanuel Baptist Church received minor interior and facial damage from the flames and radiant heat. The fire building 1831 Carondelet Street received heavy damage to the second floor attic and roof. The building was being utilized as an Annex by First Emanuel Baptist Church. No injuries were reported. The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation.

New Orleans, LA. – Friday, June 06, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call about a fire at 7217 Chef Menteur Hwy. The first company arrived on the scene at 9:10 a.m. finding a two-story vacant apartment complex with flames through the roof.

New Orleans, LA. – At approximately 2:18 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to the call of a multi-vehicle accident involving injury at the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Calliope streets. The responding company notified Fire-Alarm immediately that this was possibly a hazardous material incident. Upon arrival the captain of the Haz-Mat unit declared this a Level-One chemical incident.

New Orleans, LA. - At 9:04 a.m. New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a report that the intersection of Florida Ave at Peoples St. was blocked.  The Norfolk Southern Railyard has overturned flatbeds in the intersection.

New Orleans, LA. – Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 11:16 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call of heavy smoke coming out of a building at the corner of Dauphine and Frenchman streets. Upon arrival, to 801 Frenchman St., firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the front vent in the buildings attic.

At 8:44 P.M., the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 2706 S. Claiborne Avenue, formally known as the ILA Building. The 2-story commercial structure had heavy smoke pouring from second level windows. The first companies on the scene found signs of forcible entry and said it appeared to have started at the top of the stairs on the second floor. Investigators found ample evidence of vagrancy and smoking materials throughout the building. Property management says the building was regularly maintained and had to be secured every 3 to 4 weeks. The incident was placed under control at 10:00 P.M. and there were no reported injuries.

At 19:38 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call to 1700 St. Ann Street. The first company arrived in 4 minutes to find a vacant 3-story wood frame dwelling heavily involved and threatening extension to adjacent buildings. The incident commander immediately advanced alarms to contain damage to the fire building. Utilities were disabled at the corner of St. Ann and Claiborne aiding firefighters in positioning trucks to put as much water on the structure as possible, while police monitored interstate traffic due to heavy smoke hindering visibility. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire, at 7801 Earhart Blvd, Thursday, March 12 at approximately 9:53 p.m. The first company arrived on the scene at 9:57 p.m. and immediately struck a second alarm. The fire involving a single story commercial structure was brought under control at 10:10 p.m. and confined to the room of origin. Short-circuited electric wires are listed as the cause of the fire.

Today the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a fire at 215 North Rampart Street. When the first company arrived on the scene they saw a four story brick warehouse building with smoke and fire protruding out various windows. Second and third alarms were struck when firefighters noticed two workers on the roof trapped. As firefighters extinguished the fire other firefighters rescued the workers and removed them out of harms way using the interior stairwell. The first floor of the building was being used as a parking garage. A vehicle caught fire and spread throughout the un-occupied building. Firefighters did an excellent job containing this very dangerous fire in an extremely hazardous building.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a two (2) alarm fire at 810 St. Peters street in the French Quarters. The first arriving companies found fire on the second floor and had begun to spread to the third floor. As firefighters fought to contain the blaze from spreading to the apartments at the rear and both sides, it broke through to the attic. This three (3) story brick apartment is a vacation condo and was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to several suspicious fires this morning in the uptown area.

The first call was received at 5:11 a.m. when firefighters responded to a one alarm fire at 1739 St. Andrew. An automobile was ignited and damage was contained in a garage.

At 5:38 a.m. firefighters responded to a two alarm fire at 2228 Claiborne Avenue (Alexis Apartments) received heavy damage.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to several suspicious fires this morning in the uptown area.

The first call was received at 5:11 a.m. when firefighters responded to a one alarm fire at 1739 St. Andrew. An automobile was ignited and damage was contained in a garage.

At 5:38 a.m. firefighters responded to a two alarm fire at 2228 Claiborne Avenue (Alexis Apartments) received heavy damage.

Attached you will find the programs containing the details for the funeral services of former Superintendent of Fire Chief Warren Edward McDaniels. A detailed map containing the route of the funeral procession for Chief McDaniels is located below.

Retired Superintendent of the New Orleans Fire Department, Chief Warren McDaniels passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008. Chief McDaniels, a 33yr veteran of the department, became the ninth superintendent of the NOFD in 1993 and was the first African-American to head the department. At the current time funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized, D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home will be handling the services.

New Orleans, LA. – Superintendent Charles G. Parent of the New Orleans Fire Department.

Thursday, February, 28, 2008
Activities Commemorating Retired Superintendent Chief Warren Edward McDaniels

Gallier Hall
545 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

On Thursday, February, 28, 2008 Chief Warren Edward McDaniels will lie in state from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm for public viewing.

Memorial Service Program
Commemorating Chief Warren Edward McDaniels
6:00 pm until 8:00 pm

Superintendent Charles G. Parent of the New Orleans Fire Department will hold a press conference at 2:00 p.m. today to discuss the passing of retired Superintendent Warren McDaniels.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) statistics and manpower for the NBA All Star Weekend held in New Orleans from Wednesday, February 13 – Sunday, February 17, 2008:

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was awarded a $650,000 grant from Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation for the renovation of 10 and repair of 4 firehouses throughout New Orleans. During the 2005 storm, 23 out of 33 Fire Stations were flooded forcing Fire Fighters to operate out of temporary trailers. The repairs will range from the complete renovation of some stations (installing new mechanical systems, sheet rock, furnishings and fixtures and replacing roofs) to repairs of others (installing new lockers and ceiling tiles, running phone lines and replacing fuel tanks and fences.)

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) and Lowe’s representatives.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 1308 St. Bernard Ave. The first company arrived on the scene at 3:40 p.m., finding heavy smoke and fire coming from windows on both floors of an unoccupied two-story multi-unit dwelling. A second alarm was struck at 3:43 p.m. Fifteen units carrying 45 firefighters brought the fire under control at 3:55 p.m. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation at this time.

The New Orleans Fire Department would like to invite all media to come watch the shootout for the Guns and Hoses Cup.

On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a three alarm fire that destroyed a three story vacant dwelling. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.

NOFD was dispatched at 8:45.p.m. to 1632 Esplanade Avenue within four minutes firefighters arrived on the scene to find a three story wood frame multi-unit structure fully involved. Due to heavy fire involvement and the poor condition of the structure, firefighters fought the fire externally. Hand hose lines and fire trucks with articulating booms were positioned and sprayed water on to the fire.

Friday, January 25, 2008 at 7:17 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at the corner of Freret St. and Washington Ave. The first company arrived on the scene at 7:21 a.m. They found an unoccupied single story wood framed commercial structure fully involved with fire extending through the roof. A second alarm was struck at 7:39 a.m. Thirteen units carrying approximately 45 firefighters listed the fire as extinguished at 10:06 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

Friday morning at 4:39 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call about a fire at 923 Andry St. The first company arrived on the scene at 4:44 a.m. to find the right side of the single family wood framed structure heavily engulfed in flames. A second alarm was struck at 4:47 a.m. A single fatality was confirmed at approximately 5:24 a.m. The victim was found in a bedroom inside the home. The 63yr old male lived alone and, according to family members, had limited mobility. The fire was brought under control at 5:36 a.m. The cause of death, as well as the fire’s cause and point of origin are currently under investigation.

On Monday, January 21, 2008 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a four alarm fire at Erato and South Rampart that destroyed three vacant structures. No injures were reported and the fire is under investigation.

NOFD was dispatched at 6:18 a.m. to 1239 South Rampart. Within one minute firefighters found two wood frame camel back structures fully involved in the attic. As the units prepared to fight the fire witnesses reported that someone might be trapped inside. Firefighters engaged in an interior attack to search for victims that may be trapped, but was forced to pull back due to the intense heat and the potential roof collapse.

New Orleans Fire Department responded to a four alarm fire at Erato and South Rampart that destroyed three vacant structures. No injures were reported and the fire is under investigation.

NOFD was dispatched at 6:18 a.m. to 1239 South Rampart. Within one minute firefighters found two wood frame camel back structures fully involved in the attic. As the units prepared to fight the fire witnesses reported that someone might be trapped inside. Firefighters engaged in an interior attack to search for victims that may be trapped, but was forced to pull back due to the intense heat and the potential roof collapse.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 8:39 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at the corner of Rampart St. and St. Ferdinand St. At 8:43 a.m. the first company arrived on scene. They found a single story wood framed multi-unit dwelling with fire fully engulfing the rear of the structure and extending through the roof. Within 5 min. of the first company arriving on the scene a second alarm was struck. Fifteen units carrying approximately 45 firefighters brought the fire under control at 9:09 a.m. The structure received heavy damage to several rooms of what appeared to be a boarding house. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

The Lupin Foundation will award a $50,000.00 grant to the New Orleans Fire Department to purchase fatigue uniforms.
Over 80% of New Orleans firefighters lost their homes and personal belongings in Hurricane Katrina. Among those belongings were the NOFD uniforms. While the NOFD do have the standard firefighting clothes, they do not have shirts and pants to serve as station wear that they had prior to Hurricane Katrina.

The Lupin Foundation will award a $50,000.00 grant to the New Orleans Fire Department to purchase fatigue uniforms.
Over 80% of New Orleans firefighters lost their homes and personal belongings in Hurricane Katrina. Among those belongings were the NOFD uniforms. While the NOFD do have the standard firefighting clothes, they do not have shirts and pants to serve as station wear that they had prior to Hurricane Katrina.

Superintendent Charles Parent, New Orleans Firefighters, and executives from The Lupin Foundation will come together for a public event where the grant package will be presented:

The Lupin Foundation will award a $50,000.00 grant to the New Orleans Fire Department to purchase fatigue uniforms.
Over 80% of New Orleans firefighters lost their homes and personal belongings in Hurricane Katrina. Among those belongings were the NOFD uniforms. While the NOFD do have the standard firefighting clothes, they do not have shirts and pants to serve as station wear that they had prior to Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans, Louisiana - The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) fire investigators believe a two alarm fire started in the late morning on Tuesday January 8, 2008 was intentionally set and Stephen C. Phillips was charged for starting the fire in Venetian Isles. Two NOFD firefighters were injured battling the blaze that also damaged three homes.

Fire units were dispatched at 10:20 a.m., within four minutes firefighters arrived to 4261 San Remo to find a two story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire involvement in the attic; additionally fire was engulfing 4271 San Remo Drive also a two story wood frame dwelling. The third dwelling located at 4251 San Remo a two story wood frame was occupied and sustained superficial facial damage from the radiant heat.

New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) fire investigators believe a two alarm fire started in the late morning on Tuesday January 8, 2008 was intentionally set and Stephen C. Phillips was charged for starting the fire in Venetian Isles. Two NOFD firefighters were injured battling the blaze that also damaged three homes.

Fire units were dispatched at 10:20 a.m., within four minutes firefighters arrived to 4261 San Remo to find a two story wood frame dwelling with heavy fire involvement in the attic; additionally fire was engulfing 4271 San Remo Drive also a two story wood frame dwelling. The third dwelling located at 4251 San Remo a two story wood frame was occupied and sustained superficial facial damage from the radiant heat.

Two firefighters were injured battling a two alarm fire late Tuesday morning, January 8, 2008, in Venetian Isles. The two alarm fire caused damage to three homes, in which two were under renovation. The fire is under investigation.

One firefighter fell approximately ten feet from the balcony at 4271 San Remo onto a thick grassy area; the firefighter was treated on the scene and released. The other firefighter was transported to a local hospital due to chest pains.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire on the corner of Sixth Street at LaSalle. The first fire company to arrive found a two story wood frame cider block grocery store fully involved with fire. The store had been closed since Hurricane Katrina and had no utilities supplied to the structure. The fire progressed rapidly to a three alarm blaze and extra equipment was called to stop the fire from spreading throughout the block.

On Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 5:52 A.M. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a FEMA Trailer at 1223 S. Genois Street. The trailer was fully engulfed, igniting two other homes.

The Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF), The New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) and Frigidaire announced today that it has completed, in only eight months, what was estimated to take years; the restoration and reopening of four firehouses (Engines 4, 14, 18 and 38) devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of high quality rescue equipment from TNT Rescue Systems, Inc.:

On Wednesday December 5, 2007 at approximately 11:58 p.m. fire companies responded to several 911 calls reporting a fire at 1617/19 South Saratoga Street. Upon arrival the main fire building was completely engulfed in flames and had began to spread to the two neighboring buildings.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a chemical spill in the 3100 block of Paris Ave., between Gentilly Blvd. and Pleasure St., at 8:33 a.m. The unknown material was later determined to be the unregulated non-hazardous material Alumina, spilled from a Norfolk Southern railcar.

The New Orleans Fire Department Fire Prevention Division is asking anyone with information pertaining to the fire at 8006 Trapier Ave. on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 to contact the NOFD at (504) 658-4770. After an investigation it has been determined that the fire originated from a vehicle parked in the driveway of a vacant apartment at 8008 Trapier Ave;

At 05:33 the New Orleans Fire Department was dispatched to an auto fire at 8006 Trapier Avenue. The first company arrived within minutes to find a vehicle and two 4 family dwellings (8006 & 8008 Trapier Ave.) fully involved. Firefighting efforts were hampered due to downed power lines on a hydrant in front of the buildings and a hydrant in the rear of the buildings that was rusted shut due to hurricane Katrina.

The New Orleans Fire Department received a call over 911 reporting a fire in the 2000 block of Barrone St. Firefighters arriving on the scene at 2200 Barrone St. found a large fire in the back of a two-story single family dwelling. It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to bring the fire under control. One family was reported to be displaced by the fire and there were no reported injuries.

On Friday, November 30, 2007 at 2000 Engine 38 was returning to quarters from a call. As the apparatus rolled back to quarters a branch struck and shattered the mirror on the driver’s side, glass flew into the operators’ eye. He received medical attention and is in good condition.

The New Orleans Fire Department and the New Orleans Council on Aging have been awarded scholarships to participate in a training conference dedicated to Remembering When™: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults, developed by the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA), Center for High-Risk Outreach. The awarded scholarships provide for travel expenses for two participants, Remembering When curriculum materials and all training.

On November 30, 2007 at 05:53 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a house fire on McCoy Street at Old Gentilly Road. The first arriving fire companies found three (3) of four (4) structures on fire. The three houses were fully involved with fire and the fourth was partially involved. Even thought all four houses appeared vacant, were heavily involved with fire and in danger of collapsing, firefighters still made entry to check for possible occupants. One person escaped before firefighters arrived on the scene. She sustained burns to both feet and was transported by EMS to an area hospital. There were no other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Superintendent Charles Parent sends his sincerest apologies to the citizens of New Orleans in regards of the indictment of four New Orleans Firefighters on federal drug and gun charges. He would also like the public to know, that by no means does this represent the integrity of the hard working and dedicated men and women of the New Orleans Fire Department

On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 11:34 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a fire at 582 Audubon Street.

On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 11:34 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a fire at 582 Audubon Street.

On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 11:34 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a fire at 582 Audubon Street.

Today, Superintendent Charles Parent was pleased to accept a check from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for $100,000 to help purchase a command vehicle for the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD). The NOFD is grateful that the NFPA recognizes that we still have tremendous needs facing us in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

On November 19, 2007 at 01:20 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a call for a house fire in the 3300 block of Washington at South Johnson. The first arriving fire companies found three (3) - 2 stories structures on fire. The main fire building on 3328 Washington Avenue, was fully involved and totally destroyed. The structure to the left, 3322 Washington sustained heavy fire damage, the right side structure, 3334 Washington sustained heavy fire damage upstairs and medium damage downstairs.

Recognizing the tremendous needs facing the New Orleans Fire Department in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will present the New Orleans Fire Department with a check in the amount of $100,000 to help purchase a command van.

Launch of “New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot Calendar”;
Calendar seeks to raise funds for New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD);
Money raised will purchase new uniforms for NOFD;

New Orleans firefighters quickly extinguished a three-alarm fire that involved three vacant structural’s Saturday evening. There were no injuries reported.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) in cooperation with Energizer Battery and The International Association of Fire Chiefs would like to remind the citizens in our area that when you change your clock on Sunday, November 4, 2007, you should change the battery in your smoke detector.

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation and Grainger joined forces to help restore the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD).

Innovative Coverage Concepts, LLC (ICC) and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company awarded the New Orleans Fire Department today with a $40,000 grant that will purchase 31 replacement sets of “bunker gear” and 10 new face shields for helmets. Two local restaurants, Commanders Palace and Mr. B’s, alerted ICC of the fire department’s essential need.

On Thursday, October 25, 2007, New Orleans Fire Department and the marsh land property owner preformed a helicopter reconnaissance of the area in Eastern New Orleans (located southeast of the I-10 Michoud Boulevard exit) where a marsh fire has been burning since early summer. The undertaking was very successful, because current photos were taken (see attached) of the area, and more importantly, the assessment of the area revealed that the marsh fire is completely extinguished.

On Thursday, October 25, 2007, and Deputy Chief Joseph R. Matthews preformed an air reconnaissance by helicopter of the area in Eastern New Orleans where the marsh fire is burning. The purposes of the reconnaissance were 1. Snap updated photos of the area involved and 2. Survey the area to get the current status of the marsh fire in order to determine whether additional resources will be needed to extinguish the fire.

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation (a nonprofit aimed at promoting research and educational opportunities for the advancement of facility management) and Grainger (North America’s leading distributor of facilities maintenance supplies) are teaming up with Bank of the West, Sebesta Blomberg & Associates and Allied Barton to help restore the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD)

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation and Grainger joined forces to help restore the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD).

The New Orleans Fire Department announced today that in accordance with the LA State Fire Marshal's office the following requirements must be met for the operation of haunted houses. These specifications must be met to provide adequate fire protection thus securing the safety of haunted houses in our community. The requirements are as follows:

NEW ORLEANS, LA., (October 24, 2007): Innovative Coverage Concepts, LLC (ICC) and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company will award the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) with a $40,000 grant that will purchase 31 replacement sets of “bunker gear” and 10 new face shields for helmets. Two local restaurants, Commanders Palace and Mr. B’s, alerted ICC of the fire department’s essential need.

New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is looking for applicants for Fire Alarm Dispatcher. Applications are being accepted through Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Civil Service application desk; City Hall 1300 Perdido Street, Room 7W03, Monday – Friday 9 am -5 pm.

On Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 05:54 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a call of persons trapped in a vehicle. The first arriving fire companies found an 18-wheeler flatbed truck on its side and on fire. The truck was traveling east on I-10 and had passed the Michoud exit when the accident occurred. Gas cylinders were spread over the interstate in both directions and in the swamp area.

It’s time for Fire Prevention Week, and from October 8-13 New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind local residents to 'Practice Your Escape Plan.' During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be spreading the word about the dangers of home fires and teaching local residents how to apply fire safety tips.

On September 28, 2007 at 4.21 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for a fire at 1677 Robert Street. When the first companies arrived they found two buildings fully involved in flames and other homes in the area in danger of catching on fire.

At 1:39 P.M., the New Orleans Fire Department received a call to investigate a incident at 515 Royal Street. Once on the scene the engine company noticed that the right interior wall of an alley way between Antoine’s Restaurant and Sutton Art Gallery had a bow in it and had the potential to collapse.

A three alarm fire caused minor damage to two occupied buildings last night. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reports of injuries.

The New Orleans Fire Department would like all citizens to be prepared for emergencies and to take the proper precautions in using equipment during and after a storm.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), in conjunction with several other city and state agencies, has conducted a follow-up investigation into citizens’ complaints of air quality, caused by a Marsh Fire in East New Orleans. Unfortunately, the results of the second evaluation are the same as the initial investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are training in emergency boat operations and flood water rescues.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (U.S.C.G.A.) and the New Orleans Fire Department (N.O.F.D.) will hold an Emergency Responder Boat Operation Class.

In response to recent citizen complaints about the smell of smoke in eastern New Orleans, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) has investigated the situation and determined that the smoke is the result of marsh fires.

On Monday, August 20, 2007 the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for 6971 Salem Drive stating the building was on fire. When firefighters arrived they found fire coming from the first floor, right side of an occupied (2) two story wood frame structure.

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was pleased to accept a donation of 136 flotation vests from Michael Grupa, Vice President, Industrial Products of Stearns, Inc.

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of 136 flotation vest from the Stearns, Inc.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is changing the time of the press conference to announce the donation of 136 flotation vest from Stearns, Inc.:

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is postponing the press conference to announce the donation of 136 flotation vest from the Stearns, Inc.:

Wednesday August 8, 2007 at approximately 6:49 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at 3605 7th St. at the corner of S. Saratoga St. Units found an abandoned building fully engulfed in flames, a 2nd alarm was sounded at 6:58 a.m. There were no injuries reported and the incident was placed under control at 7:18 a.m. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is currently under investigation. The New Orleans Fire Department responded to this incident with 17 units and 43 personell.

Starting today, August 7, 2007 WWL-TV, in conjunction with the New Orleans Fire Department will officially kick off its “Remembering Katrina" Ring the Bell Campaign” for 2007. The bells will commemorate the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, remembering the hardships suffered and honoring the sacrifices made by so many in our community.

Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony.
Seventeen recruits went through a four-month training program being trained in all aspects of fire fighting, with such classes as Structural Firefighting Techniques, Apparatus Driver Training, Haz-Mat, Marine Fire Fighting and Stress Management. The recruits are certified as Firefighter I and II by Louisiana State University, and as Medical First Responders.

New Orleans, LouisianaCThe New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will hold a recruit graduation:
Date: Friday, August 3, 2007
Time: 10:00 am
Place: University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center.

NOFD reports that an arrest was made on July 21, 2007 in connection with a suspected arson fire that occurred at 2329 Toledano St. on July 9, 2007.

The New Orleans Fire Department’s fire investigators issued
a warrant on July 14, 2007 for a July 9, 2007 fire. One (1) male was arrested by
the New Orleans Police Department on July 21, 2007 in connection a one (1)
alarm fire at 2300 Toledano Street in New Orleans.

On July 23, 2007 at 6.50 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a call for a fire at Morrison and Read Road. When the first companies arrived they found one business in a strip mall fully involved and several homes and businesses minutes from going up in flames.

The New Orleans Fire Department’s fire investigators issued
a warrant on July 14, 2007 for Victor Azore, a New Orleans resident.
Azore was arrested by the New Orleans Police Department on July 21, 2007 in
Connection with a July 9, 2007 1 alarm fire.

A two alarm fire near Saint Claude and Sister Street completely destroyed a vacant dwelling and damaged two other vacant dwellings this morning, July 10, 2007. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reports of injuries.

On Sunday, July 8, 2007, the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for 1627 Baronne Street stating the building was on fire. When firefighters arrived they found fire coming from the first floor, right side of a vacant (2) two story wood frame structure. Arriving in just (3) three minutes from the 911 call was still not enough to keep the fire from spreading throughout the structure. This undetected fire burned for quite some time before firefighters were notified. As one company of firefighters fought the ever spreading flames in the vacant structure, another company wet down the occupied home next door and protected it from going up in flames. There were no utilities in the structure at the time of the fire and the front of the gutted structure had scaffolding which burned. The right side of the structure collapsed inward during the incident and one firefighter sustained an injured knee fighting the fire. 25 fire units responded to this fire with 68 firefighters. A fire watch was setup until 06:34 am. This fire is under investigation.

- Fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish.
Fireworks can result in severe burns, fractures, scars, lifelong disfigurement or even death. The thousands of serious injuries each year typically harm the eyes, head, or hands and are mostly reported in states, such as Louisiana.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) has flown our flags at half mass since Tuesday in remembrance of the nine firefighters who loss their lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

The NOFD has sent six members and a ladder truck to participate in the memorial procession in Charleston to honor and salute our brother firefighters who died in the line of duty on Monday, June 18, 2007 while extinguishing a fire at a furniture outlet store. Representing the NOFD are Deputy Chief Glenn Trainor, District Chief Stephen Schmidt, Fire Captains Terry Hardy, Keith Noya, Michael Langston and Operator Wayne Collongues.

On Tuesday July 31, 2007 at approximately 5:40 A. M., companies responded to a 911 call reporting a fire and possible persons trapped at 1335 France Road. Within three minutes Firefighters arrived on the scene to find three residential and one commercial buildings fully involved. After performing primary and secondary searches it was determined that no one was in the buildings.

On Sunday, June 10, 2007 at approximately 4:15 A. M., companies responded to 2410 S. Rocheblave Street to find 3 vacant single family dwellings fully involved. A 2nd and 3rd alarm was needed to save a church at 2404 S. Rocheblave. There were no utilities to the vacant homes and the cause is under investigation. One firefighter went to the hospital for a minor knee injury.

The Riverfront Marketing Group invites you to celebrate RED, WHITE, AND NEW orleans at the 17th annual Go 4th on the River Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza on the New Orleans Riverfront. Selected as a TOP 20 EVENT by the Southeast Tourism Society, this year’s celebration will feature all-day family activities, culminating with the nationally acclaimed dueling barges fireworks display over the Mighty Mississippi at 9 p.m.

At 5:41 A.M., the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a collapsed roof at 237 Lafayette Street. The 3-story structure was vacant and part of the parapet wall fell through the adjacent building which was unoccupied at the time. The incident was released to Broadmoor Construction and both buildings are owned by Harrah’s Casino. There were no injuries.

Today Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of approximately $30,000 of high quality rescue equipment from TNT Rescue Systems, Inc.

This donation consist of the industry’s first true light weight, full size spreader, a pump, a cutter, and a ram which will assist the New Orleans Fire Department in upgrading its high quality hydraulic rescue equipment. This equipment is used to safely rescue individuals from dangerous situations such as automobile accidents and building collapse.

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of high quality rescue equipment from TNT Rescue Systems, Inc.:

Date: Thursday, June 7, 2007
Place: Fire Headquarters
317 Decatur Street
Time: 10 am

Monday, June 4, 2007 at 11:48 the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call from a neighboring house of a fire located at a 3 - story home at 2525 St. Charles Avenue. Due to the size and complexity of the building and 2nd alarm struck by first arriving companies and immediately escalated to a 3rd and 4th alarm. The fire was contained to the 3rd floor attic but home sustained lots of smoke and water damage. There was one resident and a few workers in the home when the fire started but they were out of the home safely as firefighters arrived. One firefighter received minor neck and shoulder injuries but was treated and released on the scene. Fire Investigators have ruled lightning as the cause.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will be introducing a new program. We are joining forces with Energizer Batteries and the International Association of Fire Chiefs to present a new national family safety program, “Power through It All.” After serving as a fire safety program for 21 years, the “Change Your Clock Change your Battery” program has expanded to promote home safety during severe weather emergencies. In particular, the “Power through It All” program focuses heavily on reminding families to be prepared for hurricane season by organizing an emergency power kit.

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of over $4,000.00 from the Whole Foods Market Arabella Station. Store Management will make the presentation on:

Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is please to accept a donation of over $4,000.00 from the Whole Foods Market Arabella Station. Store Management will make the presentation on:

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
Place: Whole Foods Market Arabella Station
5600 Magazine Street
Time: 1 pm

The New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call to report a fire at the corner of Tulane and South Derbigny. The fire was located at The Economy Motor Lodge at 1800 Tulane Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a 3-story vacant motel with one of its units on the 3rd floor, facing South Derbigny fully engulfed in flames. The fire quickly spread to the 2 connecting rooms on each side of the original fire room. At 11:58, a 2nd alarm was dispatched. The fire was placed under control at 12:49. The building was not open for business. Though it had been abandoned it has been reported that vagrants have been living at this location. There were no utilities turned on in the building. New Orleans Police took several people who were in the building at the time of the fire into custody for unknown reasons. An investigation is in progress and there were no injuries reported.

On Wednesday, May 2, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Baskin-Robbins located at 706 S. Carrollton Avenue will roll back prices to 31 cents per scoop to honor America’s firefighters and would like to create an opportunity for consumers to donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Firefighters in the 6th District will be attending this event.

On a national level, $100,000.00 donation from Baskin-Robins will go to the (NFFF).

A three alarm fire started by vagrants near South Derbigny and Canal Street completely destroyed a vacant dwelling and caused minor damage to two vacant dwellings this afternoon, April 29, 2007. The cause of the fire is under investigation and Red Cross was not needed. There was one firefighter injured.

On April 23, 2007, at 09:26 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received several 911 calls for a fire in a commercial building. The first in company found heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof and windows of a warehouse located on the corner of South Derbigny and Palmyra. This was once a warehouse for Rosenberg Furniture. This two (2) story brick warehouse was unoccupied and there was no furniture inside the building. Firefighters made an exterior attack because a portion of the roof collapsed. The building is now owned by the LSU Health Science Center Foundation. A New Orleans fire investigator responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Tonight the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a fire at North Johnson and Touro Streets. When the first company arrived on the scene in the 2000 block of North Johnson they saw a two story wood frame commercial building heavily involved in fire. A second and third alarm was struck to contain this fast moving fire, which was starting to spread to numerous exposure buildings. Firefighters did an excellent job containing the rapidly moving blaze.

Tonight the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call of a fire at North Johnson and Touro Streets. When the first company arrived on the scene in the 2000 block of North Johnson they saw a two story wood frame commercial building heavily involved in fire. A second and third alarm was struck to contain this fast moving fire, which was starting to spread to numerous exposure buildings. Firefighters did an excellent job containing the rapidly moving blaze.

A one alarm fire took place in a vacant building this morning, April 18, 2007. A rust colored Hummer (vehicle) was crashed into the front of a commercial two story wood and cinder block structure. There were no utilities attached to the building and it had not been occupied since Hurricane Katrina. When firefighters arrived on the scene there was no sign of the driver of the vehicle. It took firefighters fifty minutes to bring the fire under control. Firefighters were triumphant in stopping the rapidly moving fire from extending to the nearby exposures.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at 7:20 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a fire at Essence Construction & Custom Cabinetry 3205 Washington Ave. At 7:24 a.m. firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy flames and dense black smoke coming from five buildings, three on Washington Ave. and two on South Roman St. Aerial ladders were placed around the buildings to fight the fire from an exterior attack.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at 7:20 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a fire at Essence Construction & Custom Cabinetry 3205 Washington Ave. At 7:24 a.m. firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy flames and dense black smoke coming from five buildings, three on Washington Ave. and two on South. Roman St. Aerial ladders were placed around the buildings to fight the fire from an exterior attack. Then when it was safe firefighters entered the buildings to conduct interior attacks. The construction company building was a functioning business, the other structures were unoccupied. The construction building and one building on South. Roman had utilities. This incident is currently under investigation and ATF will be joining the investigation.

On April 11, 2007 at 6:54 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for 1237 General Ogden Street. The first arriving fire company found the rear of a 2 story apartment complex fully involved in fire. Firefighters fought down flames and through dense black smoke made an interior attack and rescued two occupants from the 2nd floor assisting them out windows and down ground ladders. The first occupant stated he was not injured. This occupant was slightly injured, but stated he didn’t have insurance and refused any medical treatment. Firefighters spoke with him and they were able to check his minor bruises on the scene. The second occupant was injured. After firefighters rescued the 2nd male, they treated him for smoke inhalation, minor cuts and bruises. He refused transport by EMS. A third occupant escaped by himself from the first floor and refused treatment. There were 18 single rooms in the complex with one male in each room. Eight (8) rooms were occupied at the time of the fire. It’s not known if all were home at the time of the fire, but all have been accounted for since. The American Red Cross assisted the residents with shelter, food and clothing.

At 5:56 the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call from a cell phone of a fire located at 1432 S. Derbigny Street (Straight Life Missionary Baptist Church) that was fully involved by fire. Also, there was a report of people trapped at a four unit building; 3023-25-27 and 29 Martin L. King (MLK). A woman living in the two story four unit building at 3029 MLK, a few feet south of the church was awaken when someone knocked on her door and informed her that the church was on fire. She stated that when she and her two grandchildren exited the building; fire was coming out of the south windows of the church and had set her building afire. The fire department conducted a primary and secondary search of the four units and determined that no one was trapped. There were no other occupants living in the building.

The New Orleans Fire Department received numerous calls to the corner of Gentilly & Ponce De Leon to find a 2-story Laundromat fully engulfed in flames and extending to multiple exposures. The building collapsed within 10 minutes as second alarm companies arrived to help protect the exposures. Fire fighters found the front of the building to be secured but neighbors say people were going through the rear of the building on a regular basis. Three other homes were damaged and a total of 5 people were displaced. There were utilities to the building; residents say it wasn’t open for business. An investigation is in progress and there were no injuries.

New Orleans, LA. - The New Orleans Fire Department’s (NOFD) website linked to the City Of New Orleans now has current recruiting information online and available for public viewing. The site has information on becoming a firefighter and a list of future test dates. The NOFD website can be reached through www.cityofno.com and go to the recruiting link.

The New Orleans Fire Department’s recruiting website linked to the City Of New Orleans is online and available for public viewing. The site will give you information on becoming a firefighter and a list of future test dates. The website can be reached through www.cityofno.com, click on New Orleans Fire Department and go to the Recruiting link.

A two alarm fire started by vagrants near North Robertson and Touro completely destroyed two vacant dwellings and caused minor damage to three occupied dwellings this morning, March 13, 2007. The cause of the fire is under investigation and Red Cross was not needed. There were no reports of injuries.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a train derailment at 10:00 A.M. which quickly excelled to a 4th alarm. A CSX train pulling 75 cars, in which, 12 cars have been derailed at Gentilly and Florida Avenue. One car spilled 1000 gallons of latex paint, the other spilling 10,000 gallons of formaldehyde solution which is a toxic irritant. The New Orleans Police Department is on scene and a ½ mile perimeter has been established in all directions, Elysian Fields, I-10 west, Esplanade Avenue, Harrison, and Mandolin, I-610/ I-10, I-610 to exit Franklin, I-10 to exit St. Bernard. Residents are asked to stay out of this area and RTA buses are transporting the displaced to the New Orleans Arena. The pick-up sites are, Gentilly & Elysian Fields, Harrison & Wisner, Broad & Esplanade and N. Miro & Elysian Fields. An incident management team has been established, utilizing the unified command system. Other agencies in conjunction with the NOFD consist of NOPD, EMS, State Police, Harbor Police, Coast Guard, DEQ, DHS, OEP, CSX, RTA, New Orleans Arena, S&WB, Entergy, and Bellsouth.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 8:39 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a call at a vacant motel building at 1725 Tulane Ave. When Firefighters arrived they found flames and heavy smoke. We received reports of possible people in the building. For safety reasons we could not access the building. Aerial ladders were placed around the building to fight the fire from an exterior attack. The building did not have utilities. This was a difficult incident due to the sturdily constructed building; the building had concrete floors. There was one non life threatening firefighter injury. Activity related to vagrant occupation is suspected in this fire and it is currently under investigation.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 8:39 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a call at a vacant motel building at 1725 Tulane Ave. When Firefighters arrived they found flames and heavy smoke. We received reports of possible people in the building. For safety reasons we could not access the building. Aerial ladders were placed around the building to fight the fire from an exterior attack. The building did not have utilities. This was a difficult incident due to the sturdily constructed building; the building had concrete floors. There was one non life threatening firefighter injury. Activity related to vagrant occupation is suspected in this fire and it is currently under investigation.

The New Orleans Fire Department will be holding a press conference on S. Claiborne & Tulane at the Econolodge Hotel for 5:00 p.m. for a status update.

On Thursday, March 1, 2007, at 9:58 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for an apartment complex at 14101 Curran Road. When Firefighters arrived they found 1 building fully involved and a separate building showing heavy smoke. Within minutes both buildings were completely engulfed in flames. Both buildings sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage. Neither apartment building had utilities. Fortunately no one was displaced because the entire apartment complex was unoccupied. There were no injuries reported. Arson is suspected in these fires and they are currently under investigation.

On Friday, February 23, 2007 a member from the Fire Department of New York will be presenting a total of $29,000 from t-shirts sales to 29 fire stations and 3 divisions within the New Orleans Fire Department. Firefighter Andrew E. Dinkel will present a check at each fire district throughout the city. During Hurricane Katrina, Firefighter Andrew Dinkel (NYFD) and Captain Ronald Beaulieu (NOFD) came up with the FDNY/NOFD Hurricane Katrina Response shirts while staying at the Woodland compound as a means to raise money for the New Orleans Firefighters. Firefighter Dinkel established a banking account under the title, “The New Orleans Bravest Fund” in order to collect funds. With overwhelming response from approximately 100 companies in New York, advertisements in Firehouse Magazine and Fire Magazine, funds began to pour in from cities and towns throughout the country. Correspondences were received from Servicemen and women overseas as well as firefighters in Canada, France and as far away as Australia.

On Friday, February 23, 2007 a member from the Fire Department of New York will be presenting a total of $29,000 from t-shirts sales to 29 fire stations and 3 divisions within the New Orleans Fire Department. Firefighter Andrew E. Dinkel will present a check at each fire district throughout the city. Please feel free to call the Public Affairs Division at 504-658-4713 for an update on their location.

On February 18, 2007, at 9:33 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call on a vehicle fire at 1815 St. Ann @ North Derbigny. Upon arriving on the scene, they found a motor home overcome with thick black smoke. Firefighters made an attempt to open the drivers’ side door for their primary victim search but the door was locked. One firefighter then began breaking windows and flowing water into the motor home. Another firefighter went to the passenger side entry door, opened it and found a female in the doorway on the floor. Firefighters pulled the occupant from the motor home and rendered first aid until EMS arrived on the scene a few minutes later. All attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. The fire is under investigation.

On February 18, 2007, at 3:11 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for 2529, 2533, 2535 and 2539 Lapeyrouse @ Rousselin Drive. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found the entire neighborhood filled with dense smoke and fire bellowing through doors and windows of 2 structures and 2 vehicles were also on fire. As they fought to gain control of the fire and search for any possible trapped residents, they discovered a third structure was on fire at the rear and had started to melt the siding on a fourth home. Several families were displaced, it is unknown just how many people lived in each home/apartment at this time. The American Red Cross was called to assist the families. There were no injuries reported. The fire in under investigation.

On February 17, 2007, at 4:14 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call for 2821 Jackson @ Willow. An unoccupied apartment complex was fully involved at the rear. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control at 4:36 p.m. As firefighters conducted their salvage and overhaul activities, one firefighter fell 15 feet through a balcony floor. The firefighter was clearing a second floor kitchen of damaged appliances, etc. He was carrying a microwave oven to place it outside when the balcony floor gave way. He sustained back and arm injuries from landing on his air tank. EMS transported him to an area hospital and he is listed in fair condition at this time.

On February 13, 2007, at 03:16 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 7732 Maple Street in the Carrollton area from residents experiencing tornado damage. This call was the first of many we received and responded to during this incident.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call to 1819-21 N. Claiborne Avenue. The first company arrived within three minutes to find three dwellings burning and called for a 2nd and 3rd alarm. The properties at 1819-21 N. Claiborne Avenue, along with 1823 N. Claiborne Avenue are unoccupied homes and had no utilities. The remaining home, 1825 N. Claiborne contained a family of three that escaped without injury and were assisted by Red Cross due to displacement. The origin(s) and cause of the fire is suspicious and under investigation.

Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 11:56 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for The “B” Hotel located at 6324 Chef Menteur Hwy. At 12:02 am the first-in company arrived on the scene and found fire on the second floor and several guests on the balcony trying to fight the fire with the hotel’s fire hose. The fire started on the second floor in room 226 which was an unoccupied room. There was no furniture in the room, but someone had dragged three (3) mattresses into the room. There were 102 registered guests in 41 rooms and 4 employees in the hotel at the time of the fire. Several guests used hotel ground ladders from the second floor to escape and there were sheets tied from balconies by guests, its unknown if the sheets were used. Firefighters escorted dozens of guests through the thick smoke down the stairwell to safety. The fire was contained to the room of origin by firefighters. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is undetermined and is under investigation.

Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 11:56 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for The “B” Hotel located at 6324 Chef Menteur Hwy. At 12:02 am the first-in company arrived on the scene and found fire on the second floor and several guests on the balcony trying to fight the fire with the hotel’s fire hose. The fire started on the second floor in room 226 which was an unoccupied room. There was no furniture in the room, but someone had dragged three (3) mattresses into the room. There were 102 registered guests in 41 rooms and 4 employees in the hotel at the time of the fire. Several guests used hotel ground ladders from the second floor to escape and there were sheets tied from balconies by guests, its unknown if the sheets were used. Firefighters escorted dozens of guests through the thick smoke down the stairwell to safety. The fire was contained to the room of origin by firefighters. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is undetermined and is under investigation.

Fire investigators are looking into what caused a fire at a fraternity house near the Tulane University Campus early Saturday morning. This is the second fraternity house fire within a week. There were no reported injuries.

Fire investigators are looking into what caused a fire at a fraternity house near the Tulane University Campus early Saturday morning. This is the second fraternity house fire within a week. There were no reported injuries.

New Orleans, LA. Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony.

21 recruits (17 NOFD recruits and 4 Kenner recruits) went through a four-month training program being trained in all aspects of fire fighting, with such classes as Structural Firefighting Techniques, Apparatus Driver Training, Haz-Mat, Marine Fire Fighting and Stress Management. The recruits are certified as Firefighter I and II by Louisiana State University, and as Medical First Responders.

On Tuesday, August 16, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a one alarm fire at the Pelham Hotel that sent a maintenance man to the hospital.

On Tuesday, August 16, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to an early morning fire that resulted with a fatality.

On Saturday August 13, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 4-Alarm Fire at the Chateau Carre, a three -story Apartment Complex.

On Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 9:46 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a ruptured gas line on the corner of Constantinople and Baronne.

On Thursday, July 7, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to an early morning fire that claimed the life of an elderly female.

During Tropical Storm Cindy the New Orleans Fire Department Fire Communication Division lost city power and dispatched over 250 incidents.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched at 4:38 am on Thursday, June 30, 2005 to a five train car derailment at 2101St Ferdinand St. Norfolk Southern Rail Yard.

On Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 2:27a.m. a one alarm was dispatched to 3535 South Miro St. to ablaze at an unoccupied single story double wood frame house.

On Thursday, June 23, 2005 the New Orleans Region 1 Urban Area Security Initiative in conjunction with the Orleans Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness held a Weapons of Mass Destruction Exercise.

The New Orleans Region 1 Urban Area Security Initiative in conjunction with the Orleans Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness will be sponsoring a Weapons of Mass Destruction Exercise on Thursday , June 23, 2005.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a one alarm fire with a fatality at 9032 Cohn St.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to an overturned tank truck carrying 9000 gallons of gasoline.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call to 6841 Tara Lane.

Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony for one St. Tammany and eighteen NOFD recruits.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will have a recruit graduation

Numerous NOFD personnel will be participating in an LSU Fire and Emergency Training Institute will be conducting a Structural Collapse Technician class June 8 –15, 2005 at the LSU Firemen Training Center, 6868 Nicholson Dr. in Baton Rouge, LA.

On Saturday, May 28, 2005 five firefighters were injured battling a two alarm fire at 7216 Dreux Ave, at present the fire fighters are in good health.

On Saturday, May 28, 2005 five firefighters were injured battling a stubborn two alarm fire at M K & S Discount Market 7216 Dreux Ave. in eastern New Orleans.

On Monday, May 23, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a ship fire on the Napoleon Street Wharf.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will participate in an emergency response course that includes a mock mass casualty exercise on Thursday, May 19, 2005.

The NOFD responded to a fire at 2121 Orleans Avenue in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 11, 2005.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 4236 D'Hemecourt Street on Monday, May 2, 2005.

On May 1, 2005 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a one alarm fire at 1141 Simon Bolivar.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) and New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)2005 Memorial Mass will be held Sunday, May 1.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire at the Griffin Marlin Bar and Grill on Wednesday, April 27, 2005

New Orleans, La. - When firefighters arrived on the scene they found a 2 story wood frame dwelling collapsed trapping five construction workers that were renovating the structure.

New Orleans, LA- Elbert R. Thomas Jr. was promoted to Chief of the New Orleans Fire Department's (NOFD) Fire Prevention Division on March 13, 2005.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will take on the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in a charity basketball game

New Orleans, LA- Today Mayor Ray Nagin and Chief Charles Parent, Superintendent of teh New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), announced the NOFD's Equipment Replacement Program and displayed thirteen new NOFD vehicles.

NOFD's New Equipment and Announcement of Equipment Replacement Program

New Orleans, LA- Due to the terrible tragedy on March 10, 2005, the New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish, Harahan and Kenner Fire Departments have joined together to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Wilson Family

Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments Join Together to Send Condolences and Issue Safety Messages

New Orleans, LA- Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 12:06a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a high pressure gas leak at 4520 Wilson Avenue.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans Fire Department would like to thank the New Orleans Police Department, Crimestoppers, and the media for their help leading up to the arrest of Jonathan Sheard

On Monday February 7, 2005, the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a medical incident with reports of a man having a seizure at 13232 Chef Menteur Highway, Reggie LeBlanc's Restaurant.

On February 3, 2005 at approximately 3:23 a.m., the New Orleans FIre Department responded to an alarm at 545 St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall.

At 11:05 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call for 10116 Plainfield Drive, the Barnmast Apartment Complex.

New Orleans, LA - On Friday, January 7, 2005 a three-alarm fire left eight families displaced.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish and Kenner Fire Departments would like to wish you and your family a safe holiday season.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans Fire Department and the New Orleans Health Department have allied with the Saint Louis Fire Department, the Saint Louis Department of Human Services, and the Wings of Hope Organization to bring a New Orleans native home.

New Orleans, Louisiana- The New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish and Kenner Fire Departments are holding a joint press conference Mondy, December 20, 2004

New Orleans, LA- Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 4:59 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a possible chemical spill at 1818 N. Claiborne Avenue.

On Saturday, November 27, 2004, at 08:55am the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 5131 Bundy Road.

On Friday, November 19, 2004 an early morning fire claimed the life of an adult male, who was found in the bathroom of his home.

NOFD demonstrates the vehicle rescue extrication equipment purchased from a donation of $25,804 from the Algiers Friendship Club Incorporated.

Press conference to showcase the donated Jaws of Life equipment.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is holding the 12th Annual Awards Presentation Banquet will be on Friday, November 5, 2004 at the Lakewood Golf Club located at 4801 General de Gaulle Dr.

The New Orleans Fire Department and CSX Railroad officials will hold a mock Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) disaster.

A press conference that announced a new planning and training grant to help first responders throughout Louisiana respond to hazardous materials transportation incidents. Additionally, they announced the distribution of the 2004 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

Press conference to announce a new planning and training grant to help first responders throughout Louisiana respond to hazardous materials transportation incidents. Additionally, they will announce the distribution of the 2004 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

The New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony for Twenty-Two recruits.

The New Orleans Fire Department Training School will graduate 22 recruites from Class R-1-04.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a five-alarm fire at 20844 Chef Menteur Hwy. this morning.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a three alarm fire at 8809 Forshey St. this morning.

The body of Fire Capt. E.J. Fredricks was recovered this morning from Lake Ponchatrain.

On Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 7:38 am 46,500 gallons of Monoethanolamine spilled from a tanker.

On Sunday, July 11, 2004, Superintendent Emeritus William James McCrossen passed away. His Funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Saint Raphael Church

On July 8, 2004 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 2000 Lakeshore Drive, UNO Campus.

On Friday, July 2, 2004 at 5:43p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department was dispatched to 838-840 North Rampart St.  Hula Mae's Tropic Wash and Beach Cafe'.

A one alarm apartment fire and fatality at 5424 Gen. Diaz.

On May 27, 2004 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 4316 Dodt at Chef Mentuer Hwy, a two story brick apartment complex, the Chateau Dodt.  Apartment #2 was fully involved and everyone had gotten out except 1 child when firefighters arrived.  As firefighters fought the fire, they found the body of a two year old male.  Two(2) female adults and four (4) children lived in the one (1) bedroom apartment.  The living room was converted into a bedroom and is where the fire started.  A 5 month old was transported to the Methodist hospital for burns.  A one year old male and another five year old male were treated on the scene and released.  One adult was transported to the hospital for shortness of breath.

New Orleans, LA- On Friday, May 14, 2004 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 2740 Arts Street at 6:32 pm. Upon arrival the first unit encountered a metal commercial warehouse structure that was fully engulfed in flame and partially collapsed.  The fire building housed architectural lumber.  The fire building was totally destroyed. Due to the gallant efforts of the firefighters a couple of adjoining structures sustained only minimal damage. The NOFD had engine companies on the scene until Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 10:39 am. Damage to the building and contents was valued over 2 million dollars. 

New Orleans, Louisiana- The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), and New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) 2004 Memorial Mass will be held Sunday, May 2.  The Memorial Mass will be held at  St. Louis Cathedral and the inspection line up will be held prior to the Mass at 10:00 a.m.  All Divisions of the Department and the retired members will be represented in this year's formation.

For Immediate Release

On Thursday March 11, 2004, Donald Thompson Jr., a firefighter with eleven years at that time with the New Orleans Fire Department was suspended without pay

New Orleans, LA- On Thursday December 4, 2003, Lawrence Hingle, a probationary firefighter with one year and two months at the time with the New Orleans Fire Department was suspended without pay.  Lawrence Hingle was suspended for violation of departmental rules and regulations that states, members shall not commit any act that brings reproach upon themselves or the Department.

Media Advisory

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will take on the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in a charity basketball game at the New Orleans Arena at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2004 before the Hornet vs. Raptors game.  The NOFD's share will be going the Fannie C. Williams Middle School Boys Club and the NOPD's share to the Police Tragedy Fund.  We invite all media to come watch the shootout for the Guns and Hoses Cup.  The NOFD are the reigning champs.

Members of the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) have been participating in a 40-hour trench rescue class this week.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 2516-18 Conti Street.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a 911 call at 5024-26 Forstall, cross street Chartes.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a multi story wood frame dwelling fire Wednesday, February 18, 2004.  The first company on scene was Engine 25, they encountered a dwelling with flames and heavy smoke.  Because of the construction of the building the fire quickly grew into the attic.  The building had several attic spaces which made it difficult to locate and extinguish the fire.  Numerous alarms were dispatched to protect the buildings which were in close proximity and for manpower.

 
New Orleans, LA- On Monday, February 16, 2004 the New Orleans Fire Department received a 9-11 call at 6:16 pm.  The companies were dispatched at 6:17 pm to a fire at 1526 N. Rocheblave Street.  Upon arrival the first unit encountered heavy fire in a one-story wood frame dwelling.  The fire building was a double occupied by one family.  There was one civilian fatality, which was a two month old female.   The building sustained heavy fire damage. 

MEDIA ADVISORY

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a structural fire at 4:16 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2004.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to three suspicious fires tonight. The fires all started within a time span of a little over an hour and were all within a few blocks of each other.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to three suspicious fires tonight.  The fires all started within a time span of a little over an hour and were all within a few blocks of each other.
The first fire was a two alarm located at 3136 N. Robertson St.  The call was received at 7:36 p.m.  Companies arrived on the scene at 7:40 p.m. and called for a second alarm at 7:48 p.m.  The fire was placed under control at 8:23 p.m.  The unoccupied raised wood frame dwelling received heavy damage and the roof collapsed. 
The second fire was also a two alarm at 1312-14 Feliciana.  The call was received at 8:03 p.m. companies arrived at 8:06 p.m. and called for a second alarm at 8:12 p.m.  The fire was placed under control at 8:34 p.m.  The residence received heavy damage to the rear of the building and the resident was displaced.
The third fire was a one alarm at 1424 St. Ferdinand.  The New Orleans Police Department called in the fire at 8:43 p.m. Companies arrived at 8:47 p.m. and placed the fire under control 9:17 p.m.  The unoccupied dwelling received heavy damage to the rear of the structure.  Arson is suspected in this fire and the other two fires are suspicious. 
There were no injuries or fatalities in any of these incidents. 

New Orleans, LA- At 05:41 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 2611-2613 Almonaster.  Upon arrival, firefighters found fire coming through the roof of a 2 story double.  The dwelling's roof collapsed and part of the second level fell onto the house next door, which is 2615-17 Almonaster.  The building sustained heavy fire damage, at 2611-13 and medium fire and water damage at 2615-17.  14 people were displaced, 3 at 2611-13, 5 at 2615 and 6 at 2617.

New Orleans-At 00:59 the New Orleans Fire Department responded to 1624 N. Claiborne Ave.  This two story stucco business housed a hair salon on the top level and a clothing boutique on the bottom floor.  When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire on the second floor and in the attic.  The roof collapsed from the center of the structure to the rear.  There was heavy fire damage to the structure on the second floor and medium fire and water damage on the bottom floor. 

New Orleans, LA - The New Orleans Fire Department responded to several suspicious fires tonight in an area bounded by St. Claude Avenue, Poland Avenue, N. Claiborne Avenue, and Tupelo Street.

New Orleans, LA- The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a structural fire at 1708-10 Bayou Road at 8:21 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2004.  Upon arrival the first unit encountered heavy fire in a two-story wood construction dwelling.  The fire building was unoccupied.  The fire building sustained heavy fire damage and was totally destroyed.  The exposure building on the right side is a wood construction occupied two-story double located at 1712-14 Bayou Road.  This building received only minimal damage.  No injuries were reported.

Maritime Intercommunications Committee (NOMIC) today announced that local, state, and federal public safety organizations working in southeastern Louisiana have successfully completed a project that greatly improves public safety wireless communications interoperability in the region.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a single car accident for medical assistance westbound on the Pontchartrain Expressway.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2003, the New Orleans Maritime Intercommunications Committee (NOMIC) will hold a press conference regarding an Improved Public Safety Communications Capability Project Linking Radio Systems in the Southeast Louisiana Region.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to several suspicious fires tonight in an area bounded by Claiborne Avenue, Montegut Street, Feliciana Street, and St. Claude Avenue.

The New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Jefferson Parish and Kenner Fire Department are holding a joint holiday safety press conference.

The New Orleans Fire Department and CSX Railroad officials today had a table top exercise of a mock Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) disaster.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will be participating in a funeral service for retired District Chief Albert Schmolke, Sr.

Superintendent Charles Parent is proud to announce that all New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Engine Houses will give out a limited number of Trick or Treat Bags and treats.

Superintendent Charles Parent will make an announcement concerning Trick or Treating in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) in cooperation with Energizer Batteries and The International Association of Fire Chiefs, would like to remind the citizens in our area that when you change your clock you should change the battery in your smoke detector.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a Structural fire at 13:16 Prytania Street at 11:42 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2003.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a structural fire at 1316 Prytania Street.

The New Orleans Fire Department announced today that in accordance with the LA State Fire Marshal's office the following requirements must be met for the operation of haunted houses.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a structural fire 1633 First Street.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) today unveiled a support vehicle for our Haz-Mat unit which was donated by The United States Postal Service.

The New Orleans Fire Department will unveil a support vehicle for our Haz-Unit which was donated by The United States Postal Service:

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will join fire departments across the country in conducting a remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2003, to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent losses suffered at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will join fire departments across the country in conducting a remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2003, to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent losses suffered at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

The New Orleans Fire Department announced today that it is supporting the Orleans Parish School System's "Answer the Bell" back to school campaign.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire at 2417/19 South Prieur.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire at 4801 Florida Avenue, Southern Scrap.

At 5:00 a.m. Fire Communications received a call from EMS/RTA about a man struck by the Street Car at St. Charles and First Streets.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a structural fire at 1316 Prytania Street at 10:23 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) and the U.S. Fire Administration have teamed up to offer a Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist Training session.

The New Orleans Fire Department and CSX Railroad officials participated in a mock chemical disaster at the City Park Municipal Training Academy.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is holding the Eleventh Annual Awards Banquet

Mayor Nagin will conduct a swearing-in ceremony for The New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent

The fire department will participate in a Static Display on Friday, February 28, 2003.

Media Advisory

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), in an effort to promote public safety and the awareness of suspicious fire activity, would like issue the following Fire Safety Tips to the citizens of New Orleans.

1 Alarm - Firefighter and Civilian Injured at a 1 alarm family dwelling fire.

The NOFD would like to give the following winter fire safety tips.

The New Orleans Fire Department, in a joint effort with the New Orleans Police Department, arrested a 14-year-old student at Frederick Douglass Senior High School.

The New Orleans Fire  Department (NOFD), will conduct a high rise exercise.

Today the New Orleans Fire Department held a recruit class graduation ceremony and promotion ceremony.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) will have a graduation and promotion ceremony on Friday, January 9, 2003.

The New Orleans Fire  Department (NOFD), will conduct a flag pole dedication ceremony.