St. John Parish Fire Department

09/25/2025

UPDATE:4:30 p.m. All phone lines are back operational. Thanks for your patience!

UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. SJSO Phone Line Outage
The St. John Sheriff’s Office is experiencing intermittent phone issues with 911 and nonemergency phone lines. This is a statewide issue that is being worked on.
In the meantime, if you need emergency services call: (985)703-9111.
Please use this number for emergencies only until the issue is resolved.

08/28/2025

Remembering Chief Chauvin

Today, we honor and remember District Chief Spencer Chauvin, who tragically lost his life on this day in 2016 while working a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in LaPlace.

Chief Chauvin was a selfless public servant who dedicated his life to protecting our community with honor, courage, and integrity. We will forever be grateful for his service and sacrifice.

Chief Chauvin’s Roll of Honor page can be viewed below.

Spencer James Chauvin was born April 3, 1980, to his parents, Donna Tassin and Ivy Chauvin Jr. He grew up in the rural town of Edgard, Louisiana. His

05/23/2025

FIRE CHIEF FOR THE DAY
Chief Jax Shirer stepped into the boots of Fire Chief for the day, getting an inside look at the responsibilities and action behind the scenes.

His day began with a ride aboard Engine 513 en route to Station 51 (Hemlock Fire Station), where he toured the station and explored some of the firefighting equipment. Captain Burke gave him a drone demonstration, followed by hands-on participation in the daily inspection of Ladder 517. Chief Shirer even got the chance to test his skills with hose handling.

Next up was a stop at the department’s maintenance warehouse, where he was fitted for his bunker gear and got a behind-the-scenes look at how the fleet is maintained and kept ready for action.

After grabbing lunch at Chick-fil-A, Chief Shirer headed to Station 54 (Woodland LaPlace Fire Station) to take part in department training activities. There, he took on the department's Physical Ability Assessment, powering through the stair stepper, Keiser Sled, and Forceable Entry Door. He wrapped up the training session with a fire extinguisher demonstration at the training grounds.

The day concluded at the Emergency Operations Center and 911 Communications Center, where Commander Chauvin gave Chief Shirer a tour of the dispatch center and explained how emergency calls are managed and coordinated.

Before signing off, Chief Shirer thanked the firefighters for their dedication and for giving him a glimpse into their world. It was a memorable day for everyone involved, and we hope Chief Shirer enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed having him with us!

05/23/2025

Join us in congratulating Firefighter/Operator Nicholas Howell and Firefighter/Operator Destin White on their graduation from the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy.

They completed 18-weeks of training in fire suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, vehicle extrication and apparatus driver/operator.

Congratulations to you both!

05/20/2025

FIRE CHIEF FOR THE DAY

Yesterday, Chief Greyson Delaneuville proudly stepped into the role of Fire Chief for the day. 👨‍🚒🚒

He kicked off his morning with a meeting in his office alongside staff members before heading to the apparatus bay at Station 71 (Historic West Garyville Fire Station) to connect with the crew as they conducted an inspection of Engine 723. Chief Delaneuville rolled up his sleeves and got hands-on—conducting a radio check, operating the fire pump, and inspecting the extrication equipment.

From there, he made a stop at the maintenance warehouse to get fitted for his bunker gear and test out a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to ensure everything was response-ready.

After a well-earned lunch break at Chick-Fil-A, Chief Delaneuville visited Station 51 (Hemlock LaPlace Fire Station) to examine Ladder 517. He even took a ride in the basket to confirm the truck's operational readiness. Following a tour of the station and a behind-the-scenes look at how firefighters live during their shifts, he was introduced to the department’s drone technology and its use in search and rescue missions.

The final stop of his day was at the Emergency Operations Center and 911 Communications Center, where he learned how emergencies are managed and how 911 calls are received and dispatched in real time.

Chief Delaneuville ended his day by thanking the firefighters for their dedication and for taking the time to share their world with him. We hope Chief Delaneuville enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed having him!

04/24/2025

Go Red!

Winn-Dixie in LaPlace is teaming up with the community to support our local heroes — and it’s game on! We’re collecting POWERADE for our first responders, and you get to pick your team.

Grab a RED Powerade to support the St. John Parish Fire Department — just drop it in their box at the store. Or, if you’re backing the St. John Sheriff’s Office, buy BLUE Powerade and toss it in their box.

The friendly face-off started Thursday, April 24, and runs for four weeks. The winning department gets 10 extra cases of Powerade!

So… who’s your pick? Fire or Sheriff? Let the battle begin! ❤️

03/13/2025

STRUCTURE FIRE: Earlier today crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival found a vehicle on fire in the driveway with fire spreading to the residence. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly with minimal damage to the residence.
Homeowner was alerted by the neighbor that the vehicle was on fire and was able to leave the residence to safety. No injuries reported.

01/23/2025

The latest 👇

Parish President Jaclyn Hotard continues to update media on the latest from the winter weather. See below for a quick recap! 👇

— Road closures:
** Interstate 10 and Interstate 55 remain closed to go in and out of Parish. Vets Memorial Bridge is open.

— Power outages:
** 6 customers remain out in River Forest. Entergy is stating they should be restored today.

— Garbage
** Waste Pro will not be collecting garbage today but will start back normal routes Friday.

— Water
***Please turn off dripping faucets and conserve water. ***

— Crews are out addressing leaks to help replenish water systems.

— We are aware that some residents may be experiencing low water pressure or no water. This is due to the high volume of leaks impacting systems across the parish .

— Reserve, Garyville, Mt. Airy, Edgard Wallace, and Pleasure Bend, are under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice.

01/23/2025

‼️ Please Conserve Water and Discontinue Running Faucets ‼️

We are aware that some residents may be experiencing low water pressure or no water. This is due to the unusually high volume of leaks impacting systems across the parish .

At this time due to lower than normal water pressure, Reserve, Garyville, Mt. Airy, Edgard Wallace, and Pleasure Bend, are under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Please bring water to a rolling boil out of precaution for one minute.

Temperatures will rise above freezing around 9:00 a.m and residents are advised to please turn off dripping faucets as we warm up today.Residents are also encouraged to conserve water and refrain from non-essential water use as much as possible in an effort to replenish water systems from the freeze.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

01/21/2025

STRUCTURE FIRE: Crews are currently working a house fire on Sawgrass in Laplace. Fire is under control and no injuries reported.

01/21/2025

Keep Warm and Keep Safe!

We are happy to report that we did not respond on any weather or warming related incidents overnight. Please continue to follow the safety tips below when heating your home!

01/15/2025