East Side Fire Department

08/13/2026

Around 10:30 this morning, East Side Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 14000 block of Old Hammond Hwy.

Upon arrival, Engine 913 found a duplex with heavy smoke showing from the roof. Crews quickly made entry and located a kitchen fire that had extended into the attic. Firefighters worked diligently to contain and extinguish the fire.

Two occupants were treated on scene for minor injuries.

East Side Fire Department would like to thank all of the agencies and emergency personnel who responded and assisted with today’s incident. We greatly appreciate your continued support and teamwork.
Baton Rouge Fire Department
St. George Fire Department
Central Fire Department
East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services

08/12/2026

Today, we participated in dive training with East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office and the St. George Fire Department, focusing on search skills and techniques. We sincerely appreciate everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the training.

08/12/2026

07/28/2026

🚒 What a fun morning for our Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 classes!
Today we welcomed the East Side Fire Department to Mother's Choice! Our little learners learned about fire safety, met real firefighters, and got an up close look at one of the fire trucks that helps keep us safe.

There's something special about seeing children learn directly from the people who serve our community. These hands on experiences and interactions help make learning meaningful and create memories they'll carry with them for years to come.

Sending a heartfelt thank you to the firefighters for taking time out of their day to invest in our children. We appreciate their service, kindness, and the positive impact they made today.

Thank you for helping us make today one our children won't soon forget! ❤️🚒

Parents, we'd love to hear what your little one shares with you about today's visit!

07/26/2026

At approximately 7:00 p.m. this evening, E-913, E-923, and L-918 responded to a reported structure fire, along side units from Baton Rouge Fire Department and St. George Fire Department.

E-913 arrived on scene and encountered a working residential structure fire, with flames visible from a window on the side of the residence and conditions indicating that the fire had extended into the attic.

Crews worked quickly to gain entry, bring the fire under control, and prevent further extension throughout the attic and into additional bedrooms.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all personnel on scene, the fire was contained and no injuries were reported among residents or responding firefighters.

We appreciate the teamwork and assistance provided by Baton Rouge Fire Department and St. George Fire Department.

07/14/2026

🚨 Public Notice – Traffic Advisory 🚨

We are currently operating at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the area of Old Hammond Highway and Millerville Road.

The accident has resulted in a power outage affecting the traffic signals at and around the intersection. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and utilize alternate routes whenever possible to help reduce congestion and allow emergency personnel to work safely.

If you must travel through the area, please use extreme caution and treat all non-functioning traffic signals as a four-way stop.

06/08/2026

🚁 What an incredible training opportunity today at East Side Fire Department! 🚁

As part of our monthly Box Training with Central Fire Department and District Six Fire Department, firefighters trained on establishing and operating helicopter landing zones for medical air transport emergencies.

The highlight of the day was welcoming Acadian Air Med’s AirMed 6 to our station, where the aircraft landed right in front of our firefighters. This hands-on experience allowed personnel to see exactly what it takes to safely set up a landing zone, communicate with the flight crew, and support air medical operations during critical incidents.

These types of trainings help ensure that when a patient needs rapid transport to specialized medical care, our crews are ready to work seamlessly with our air medical partners.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the AirMed 6 crew and Acadian AirMed for taking the time to visit, answer questions, and share their knowledge with our firefighters. Strong partnerships and continuous training help us provide the best possible service to the citizens we are proud to protect.

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05/23/2026

Yesterday, our crews responded to two working structure fires. Engines 913 and 923, Ladder 918, and Chief 905 arrived quickly and went right to work protecting lives and property.

A huge thank you to the Baton Rouge Fire Department and Central Fire Department for their assistance and support during both incidents. We’re grateful for the teamwork and dedication shown by everyone involved.

04/28/2026

Today we had the pleasure of hosting River Oaks Elementary for a station tour and few fun activities! The students got to see what station life is like for our firefighters, check out some of the awesome equipment and even had a tug-of-war competition! Check out our story for a video of the competitors!