Fifth Ward Volunteer Fire Department

10/14/2026

We would like to welcome our newly appointed Chief Trent Bordelon and his Assistant Chief Mark Gagnard.
We are looking for additional members. If you have any questions you can reach out to Trent @ 318.359.6202 or Mark
@ 318.305.1941.

10/13/2026

Sending prayers out to this young man and his family. Fatalities are always hard to work, especially when it is someone you know from the community. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

10/07/2026

🚩🚩🚩Due to the extreme dry conditions we have been responding to a very large amount of grass fires.  We are kindly asking you to please refrain from burning if at all possible. Thank you 🚩🚩🚩

10/02/2026

This past month we received a check from Travis Franks/Avoyelles Parish Police Jury. Upon receiving this money, we felt the need to use some of it to purchase Extrication equipment to better serve our community when responding to vehicle accidents. Of course when you purchase new equipment you must train on the proper way to use it!

05/18/2026

02/20/2026

Burn 🔥 ban has been lifted for Avoyelles parish.

02/03/2026

Temporary Burn Ban for all of Avoyelles Parish Due to Extreme Fire Danger ⚠️ 🔥⚠️

12/12/2025

A special reminder from Cajun Santa to the Fifthward community, We are pleased to announce that Cajun Santa will be visiting the Fifthward Fire District tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, 2025. Cajun Santa will depart from the Fifthward Volunteer Fire Department station at 9:30 a.m. and make his way on his usual route throughout the community. Residents are kindly advised to listen for the fire truck sirens as he approaches their area. The Fifthward Fire Department and the Fifthward Fire Board would like to extend warm wishes to everyone for a safe and joyful Christmas. We also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Fifthward community for their support throughout the year. May God bless you and your families anda Merry Christmas.
FWFD & Board of Directors, Serving our community since 1982.