Central Fire Department

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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.

August calls for the month.
09/01/2026

August calls for the month.

Two car accident on Hooper at Shady Bluff had the road closed for a short time. Engine 353 extinguished a small fire und...
08/26/2026

Two car accident on Hooper at Shady Bluff had the road closed for a short time. Engine 353 extinguished a small fire under the hood of one vehicle. EMS and Acadian Ambulance transported a total of 3 people to local hospitals.
Yes that is the motor from one car located in the grass in front of Central Steak and Seafood.

08/20/2026

Busy week for your CFD. Just after 4:30 Wednesday afternoon crews responded to Talmadge Crumholt and found a porch engulfed, making its way into the home. A quick box alarm response by District Six Fire Department had them arriving on scene just before Engine 353. A quick attack with a 2 1/2" had crews knocking the fire down. With no fire hydrants on this street water was transferred by additional arriving trucks. Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators were on scene to determine the cause. East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services and East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office also responded and assisted on scene. Great job by all. No injuries. The attached video was provided by a caregiver on scene and the homeowner approved us using the video.

Busy weekend for CFD, another crash with driver trapped inside Friday night in 13100 block of Lovett road. After a short...
08/17/2026

Busy weekend for CFD, another crash with driver trapped inside Friday night in 13100 block of Lovett road. After a short extrication the driver was transported by EMS to a local hospital.

Lengthy extrication overnight Sunday with two patients trapped in an overturned pickup truck. The truck was located in a...
08/17/2026

Lengthy extrication overnight Sunday with two patients trapped in an overturned pickup truck. The truck was located in a canal on Frenchtown Road between Country Roads and Planchet. All five Central stations were called to the scene along with St. George Fire Department rescue. EMS transported both patients one in critical condition. Thanks to Zachary Fire Department and East Side Fire Department for covering Central's empty stations.

08/13/2026

Here’s a helmet cam footage from the fire on Greenwell Springs Road on 8/11/26.

We are hiring, the application deadline is August 19th. Come join our team.
08/13/2026

We are hiring, the application deadline is August 19th. Come join our team.

08/12/2026

We responded to 17,600 block of Greenwell Springs road just before 8 PM on a structure fire. Upon arrival engine 333's crew found fire coming from the roof. A hydrant was located on Bellingrath Lakes Drive and a line was laid shutting Greenwell Springs Road down for a few hours. A dog was rescued from the structure. A second alarm was called shortly after arrival. Baton Rouge Fire Department, East Side Fire Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office, Central Police Department,East Baton Rouge Parish Emergency Medical Services, all assisted on the scene. Thanks to Zachary Fire Department and District Six Fire Department for covering an empty Central Station. No Injuries

Praying for our brothers in blue and for the family of Assistant Chief Ivy.
08/06/2026

Praying for our brothers in blue and for the family of Assistant Chief Ivy.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Assistant Chief of Police Clifton Ivey after a brief illness.

Cliff started with Central Police Department in October 2020 and has faithfully served as the Assistant Chief of Police ever since. He was paramount in growing the Department, upgrading equipment, and implementing policies and procedures that have made the Department what it is today. Cliff believed in the important role of the Central Police Department and was committed to seeing it thrive. We join his family, friends, colleagues, and Central community in mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant.

Chief Roger Corcoran

Congratulations!!! to Captain Jason Impson on is retirement. He served over 15 years with CFD and several years with Dis...
07/30/2026

Congratulations!!! to Captain Jason Impson on is retirement. He served over 15 years with CFD and several years with District Six Fire Department before coming to us.

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11646 Sullivan Road
Central City, LA
70818

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+12252612000

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