St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 5

10/22/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday October 22, 2026 4:45pm

Parish-Wide Burn Ban Established for St. Tammany Parish

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. — Parish President Mike Cooper has issued a parish-wide burn ban for St. Tammany Parish due to ongoing dry conditions and the increased risk of fire.

The burn ban will remain in effect for the next two weeks. At the end of this period, conditions will be reevaluated to determine whether the ban can be lifted or needs to be extended.

St. Tammany Parish has experienced an extended period with little to no rainfall, leaving conditions dangerously dry and increasing the potential for fires to spread quickly and threaten homes, property, and lives.

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 5 urges all residents to take this ban seriously and refrain from all outdoor burning until further notice. Dry conditions can allow even a small fire to quickly become dangerous and difficult to control.

Our firefighters and emergency responders remain committed to protecting the lives and property of our community. We ask everyone to do their part by following the burn ban and helping prevent avoidable fires during this period of elevated fire danger.

Please do not burn at this time. Your cooperation is essential to keeping our community safe.

Help us protect our community. Stay safe, stay alert, and prevent fires.

10/21/2026

Please avoid burning at this time.

St. Tammany Fire District 5 has responded to several outside fires today due to dry conditions.

10/21/2026

Cooler weather is here, and before you really need that heater, St. Tammany Fire District No. 5 encourages everyone to take a few minutes to make sure their heating system is ready for the season! 🏠
Here are a few reminders to help keep your family safe:

🌡️ Test Your Heater During the Day! Turn your heater on for a test run while you’re home and awake, before you need it overnight or on a chilly morning. This gives you time to notice any unusual smells, sounds, or problems.

🔧 Take Care of Repairs Early! If your heater isn’t working properly, don’t wait until the temperature drops to get it checked. Arrange for necessary repairs now so you aren’t left out in the cold!

🚨 Check Your Smoke Detectors! Make sure your smoke detectors are installed, working properly, and have good batteries if applicable. Working smoke detectors provide an early warning that can save lives.

❤️ NEED SMOKE DETECTORS? WE CAN HELP! If you live within St. Tammany Fire District No. 5’s response area and need smoke detectors for your home, contact us! We want to help keep our Folsom community safe.

A few minutes of preparation today can make a big difference tomorrow. Let’s get ahead of the cold and keep our families safe all season long!
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10/20/2026

URGENT MESSAGE FROM COVINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT !!!!!!!!

10/20/2026

💗🍝 SPAGHETTI PLATE FUNDRAISER FOR KACEY HEATH 🍝💗

Let’s come together and show some love for our local friend, Kacey Heath, as she fights breast cancer! 💕🎀 you may know Kacey as the person who lights up the Shell station with her smile and love for this community when you walk in the door!

We’re hosting a Spaghetti Plate Fundraiser to support Kacey during this fight, and we’d love for our community to come out and show her some love. Every plate purchased and every donation makes a difference!

🍝 $12.00 per plate

📅 November 29th
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (or until sold out!)
📍 Gene’s Tire Center
82287 Hwy 25, Folsom, LA 70437

💗 HOW TO PREORDER:

💵 Venmo:

When placing your Venmo order, please include the following in the description:

✅ Your name
✅ Your phone number
✅ Number of plates ordered

Prefer to pay cash? Contact Adam Shields at 636-383-3649 to arrange your cash order!

***Limited Walk Ups will be available so please pre order***

🎀 CAN’T MAKE THE FUNDRAISER BUT STILL WANT TO DONATE? 💗

You can still show your support for Kacey! Here are three ways to donate:

💕 Option 1: Donate through Venmo
Send your donation to and put “Donation” in the description.

💕 Option 2: Drop off your donation at Folsom Fire Department – Station 51
🚒 13206 Broadway St.
Folsom, LA

💕 Option 3: Drop off your donation at:
Country Roads Nutrition, in the jar located on the front counter.
📍 13229 Rosa Cryer St.
Folsom, LA
⏰ During regular business hours.

Every dollar, every plate, and every act of kindness helps remind Kacey that she is surrounded by a community that cares! ❤️

Let’s rally around Kacey and show her she’s NOT fighting this battle alone! 🎀💪

📣 PLEASE SHARE this post to help spread the word and show Kacey some love!

💗🎀

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Third District Volunteer Fire Department ,the Hirstius, and the Fonte family during this time.

10/17/2026

🚨 BURNING ADVISORY – PLEASE AVOID OUTDOOR BURNING TODAY! 🚨

🔥 St. Tammany Fire District No. 5 is asking our community to avoid outdoor burning today due to high winds and elevated vegetation fire risk.

With these conditions, fires can spread quickly and become difficult to control, putting homes, property, and lives at risk.

Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to protect our families, neighbors, and the community we proudly serve.

10/16/2026

The National Weather Service has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., including St. Tammany Parish. A Wind Advisory has also been issued beginning this afternoon.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Red Flag Warning: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Low humidity (near 30%), sustained north winds up to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph, and unusually dry vegetation will create conditions favorable for rapidly spreading wildfires.

Wind Advisory: Friday, 4:00 p.m. - Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Northerly wind gusts of 30-35 mph are expected.

Confidence: High confidence in critical fire weather conditions Saturday. Dry conditions will persist beyond the warning period.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS & PRECAUTIONS

Any fire that develops could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Residents should avoid outdoor burning, keep vehicles off dry grass, properly discard smoking materials, and avoid activities that could generate sparks.

10/16/2026

Please avoid burning this weekend !