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Central Fire Protection District #4 provides services to the citizens of the Central Community in the protection of life and property from the perils of fire and other emergencies. The Central Fire District was established in 1972, and was given the responsibility of providing fire protection to the northeastern part of East Baton Rouge Parish. The Central Fire District maintains 5 stations in an area that encompasses over 60 square miles, protecting approximately 35, 000 people, 9,500 residential homes, 400 businesses, and over one billion dollars worth of property. The Central Fire District is a combination paid/volunteer fire department with 40 full-time employees and 10 contract employees and 2 volunteers who help man five Central Fire stations 24 hours a day. The Central Fire District currently has a Class 2 Insurance Rating, saving millions of dollars per year to residents through reduced insurance premiums. The Central Fire District is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board of Commissioners are appointed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council. The Board of Commissioners set policies for the department, and approves and oversees the department’s operating budget. The Board meets monthly, and the meetings are open to the public. The Central Fire District has one of the lowest property tax millages and per capita cost of any other fire district in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Central Fire District operates from a 10 mil tax, $32 service fee, and a 5 mil property tax that went into effect in 2004. The 5 mil property tax is dedicated to salaries and capital improvement projects. Central Fire Station House

The Central Fire District responded to 2994 calls in 2020, and with the continued growth in the District emergency responses are steadily increasing.

Charge into Fire Safety
10/15/2026

Charge into Fire Safety

Blackwater Methodist PDO kids got to talk about fire safety with Sparky. Thanks for having us.
10/15/2026

Blackwater Methodist PDO kids got to talk about fire safety with Sparky. Thanks for having us.

Critical Fire Weather for Friday and SaturdayFrom: US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana fire weather foreca...
10/15/2026

Critical Fire Weather for Friday and Saturday

From: US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana fire weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.

Overview:

WHAT: Low humidity, gusty north winds, warm temperatures, and unusually dry conditions leading to elevated to critical fire weather conditions

WHEN: Friday and especially Saturday

WHERE: parts of southwest Mississippi west of I-55 and adjacent Louisiana parishes Friday
southwest Mississippi and southeast Louisiana roughly along and west of I-55 Saturday

CONFIDENCE: We have increasing confidence that the combination of weather factors above will lead to critical fire weather concerns.
A fire weather watch may be needed as early as tomorrow.

Impacts: Fires will be quicker to start and may do so accidently
Any ongoing fires will be quick to grow and spread
Large fires will be harder to control and contain
Smoke from any fires will reduce air quality in nearby areas

The graphics below highlight the fire threat this Friday and Saturday.

Imagination Station :))
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Imagination Station :))

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Having fun!!

10/10/2026
Come see us at Truck & Treat Fall Fest
10/10/2026

Come see us at Truck & Treat Fall Fest

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11646 Sullivan Road
Central City, LA
70818

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+12252612000

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