Washington Parish Fire District 5

10/14/2026

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10/10/2026

Joint Training Night!

Tonight, firefighters from Washington Parish Fire District 5 (Angie) and Washington Parish Fire District 6 (Varnado) came together for joint training on forcible entry, practicing techniques for inward- and outward-swinging doors using mechanical advantage.

While forcible entry may not be a skill we use every day, when the time comes, every second counts. Training together helps us sharpen our skills, work as a team, and stay ready to serve our communities when it matters most.

Thank you FETA for coming out and facilitating out training!

10/08/2026

ANOTHER FIRE PREVENTION WEEK TIP:

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

10/07/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

10/06/2026

Fire Prevention Week Tip

Cheap, knock-off phone chargers can be a fire hazard.

Don’t use cheap or damaged chargers. Use quality, approved chargers and never leave them plugged in unattended.

10/05/2026

Washington Parish Fire District 5 is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week™ October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help.

10/02/2026

🚨 FLEET FRIDAY — RESCUE 51 🚨

This week, we’re highlighting Rescue 51, a 2000 Freightliner FL60 with a unique history and an important new role in Washington Parish Fire District 5’s fleet.

Originally serving as an ambulance for a fire department in Florida, the truck was purchased by St. Tammany Parish Fire District 11 in 2006 and later sold to St. Tammany Parish Fire District 7.

In November 2025, Washington Parish Fire District 5 purchased the truck and began giving it a new purpose.

Rather than continuing its life as an ambulance, we converted Rescue 51 into a service and rescue support truck, designed specifically around the needs of our district.

Rescue 51 carries a wide variety of equipment, including:

Larger sets of hydraulic rescue tools and jaws

Additional ladders

Additional SCBA air packs and bottles

Salvage and overhaul equipment

Portable scene lighting

Generators and power equipment

EMS equipment

Rehab and firefighter support equipment

Traffic and incident support equipment

A large assortment of tools and equipment for extended incidents

Rescue 51 gives our firefighters access to equipment that simply cannot be carried on our engines and tenders. Whether we’re working a serious vehicle accident, structure fire, large-scale incident, or extended operation, this truck allows us to bring additional resources directly to the scene.

What started its life as an ambulance has now been given a second life serving the citizens of Washington Parish.

10/01/2026

Update!

UPDATE: 10/1/26 Repairs have been completed and the roadway is back open.

Traffic Alert: 9/4/26

Military Road just North of Hwy 438 will be closed at the bridge for repairs.

09/25/2026

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Fire Chief Blake Duncan on successfully completing and passing the Fire and Emergency Services Officer I course.

This week, Blake attended the 40-hour Fire and Emergency Services Officer I program at the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Under the instruction of Daniel Folks and Katie Cressionie, he gained valuable knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively as an officer in the fire service.

09/21/2026

Anyone interested in applying to serve our community, contact Assistant Fire Chief Blake Duncan for more information. 985-205-0126.