Albany Volunteer Fire Department

05/17/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOTERS THAT CAME OUT YESTERDAY! THANKS TO YOU WE CAN CONTINUE TO BUILD ON WHAT WE HAVE ALREADY ESTABLISHED. WE PROMISE TO BE
" A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY"

05/14/2026

Don't forget to come out and vote Saturday, May 16, 2026!

05/14/2026

PLEASE GO VOTE THIS SATURDAY MAY 16 !!!

Please help us CONTINUE to help you!

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, our 10 year 10 mil RENEWAL is on the ballot once again. We are asking for your support to continue the service that we have been providing. More information to follow soon.

Thanks in advance,
Fire Chief Joe Foster

04/30/2026

Our Tax RENEWAL is quickly approaching,THIS SATURDAY, May 16th, 2026.
Just to clarify a common concern, this tax RENEWAL is not just for the citizens inside of the Albany town limits, but for the entire Fire Protection District 1 area. Everyone inside of the green border is included in this tax RENEWAL.

For more information, please call the Albany Fire Department at 225-567-2345.

Thank you for your continued support!

Help us CONTINUE to HELP you!

04/17/2026

Please help us CONTINUE to help you!

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, our 10 year 10 mil RENEWAL is on the ballot once again. We are asking for your support to continue the service that we have been providing. More information to follow soon.

Thanks in advance,
Fire Chief Joe Foster

03/01/2026

02/16/2026

February 16, 2026

Fatal Accidents on I-12 Albany/Springfield Exit

Release from Albany Police Department

Chief Boyd Wild

The Albany Police Department is currently investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred within the past several days on Interstate 12 westbound near the Albany/Springfield exit.

February 13, 2026 – Multi-Vehicle Fatal Crash

On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Albany Police Department received a call regarding a crash on Interstate 12 westbound, just before the Albany/Springfield exit. The crash involved two vehicles and an 18-wheeler.

Following investigation, it was determined that a sedan was initially traveling eastbound on Interstate 12. For reasons unknown at this time, the sedan entered the grass median from the travel lane and ultimately crossed into the westbound lanes of travel. After entering westbound traffic, the sedan struck the left side of the 18-wheeler and then was involved in a second collision with a truck.

Albany District One Volunteer Fire Department personnel were on scene to assist with extricating the driver and passenger from the sedan. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The passenger was transported with minor injuries. All other drivers and passengers involved in the crash refused medical treatment at the scene.

The deceased was later identified as David Kilgore of Mississippi. Next of kin has been notified.

February 15, 2026 – Wrong-Way Fatal Crash

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 12 westbound near the Albany/Springfield exit.

The crash was dispatched as involving a small sedan and a recreational vehicle (RV) motorhome, with the sedan reportedly engulfed in flames upon impact.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the sedan entered the interstate traveling the wrong direction by accessing the westbound exit ramp at mile marker 32, for reasons unknown at this time. The sedan continued traveling against the flow of westbound traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with the RV. Following the collision, the sedan immediately combusted into flames.

The driver and passengers of the RV were able to safely exit the motorhome and sustained minor injuries.

After further investigation, it has been determined that three individuals have died as a result of the crash. The deceased has been identified as Jamie Pourciau of Albany, Bailey Lassabe of Albany, and her nine-year-old son. Next of kin has been notified by law enforcement.


Chief Boyd Wild stated, “These are tragic incidents for our community and for the families involved. We ask that everyone continue to keep those affected in your thoughts and prayers.”

Chief Wild and the Albany Police Department would like to extend sincere appreciation to the Albany District One Volunteer Fire Department, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, and surrounding agencies who assisted at both scenes. Their assistance in managing the incident and ensuring public safety were crucial to both occurrences including during the approximately five-hour closure of Interstate 12 On February 13, and the six-hour closure on February 15.

Both crashes remain under investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Albany Police Department.

02/15/2026

‼️‼️ For your safety and the safety of first responders, please avoid the area until the scene is cleared.‼️‼️

UPDATE: I12 back open for travel. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Roads are predicted to reopen for travel in approximately 1 hour. It is confirmed that three fatalities are involved in the accident. Please avoid this area until first responders are able to clear the scene. No further details can be shared pending notification of the next of kin. The Albany Police, along with LPSO, State Troopers, and District One Fire, have responded to two accidents in this area this weekend. Both accidents occurred on I12 westbound around the Albany/Springfield exit (MM32) and are both currently under investigation. We ask for prayers for all those involved in these incidents, as well as their families. The reopening of the highway will be updated on our page as soon as possible.

01/24/2026

01/23/2026

*Home Safety Tips*

With the incoming weather slowly heading this way, AVFD would like to make sure our community is prepared.

Remember:
* If you have a fire place, make sure its clean.
* Propane heaters are not for indoor heating.
* Bring pets inside to stay warm.
* If the roads are icy, please stay home.
* In the event power is lost, generators must remain outside, clear of any windows or doors.
* Leave a drip in the faucet to prevent a busted water line.