Hessmer Fire Department

05/16/2026

Hessmer FD boot drive going on today. Thanks for the support!!

04/28/2026

The Hessmer Fire Department mourns the loss of Mr. Gordon Guillot. Gordon previously served as Chief of the Hessmer Fire Department.

04/01/2026

NOW HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS

Sheriff David L. Dauzat is announcing that The Avoyelles Communications Center is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as 911 Dispatchers. If you are ready for a career that matters, we invite you to apply and "Be the calm in the chaos."

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Answer 911 calls and dispatch Police, Fire, and EMS.
Stay calm and think fast under pressure.
Multitask in a high-energy environment.

WHAT WE NEED:
18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or GED.
Good communication skills.
Must successfully pass background and drug tests.

HOURS:
12-hour shifts, Rating Shift (every other weekend off)
Opportunity for addition shift/hours

PAY:
Depends on Experience

BENEFITS:
100% Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
100% Paid Retirement (after one year of salaried employment).
Opportunity for Deferred Compensation.
Paid Time Off.
Paid training provided.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be picked up and submitted in person.
Testing Times: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (No appointment needed).
Location: 272 Industrial Boulevard, Mansura, Louisiana (Located behind Tractor Supply).
Sheriff Dauzat stated, "Our dispatchers are the vital first link in emergency response. Come make a difference in your community and answer the call."

For questions regarding this position, please call The Avoyelles Communications Center at (318) 253-9739. For emergencies, always dial 911. For non-emergencies, you may contact our main office at (318) 253-4000.

03/14/2026

02/04/2026

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02/02/2026

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11/08/2025

10/25/2025

Yesterday 10-23-2025 Hessmer FD personnel paid a visit to the Head Start and Daycare’s in our fire district for fire prevention month. It was also a big day for the department; we were able to pick up and put in service our new 2025 Freightliner 4,000 gallon tanker that will help us serve our community.

10/22/2025

WEEKEND HOUSE FIRES KILL FOUR PEOPLE IN LOUISIANA

BATON ROUGE, La. (October 21, 2025) – The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is investigating two separate residential fires over the weekend that tragically claimed the lives of four individuals.

The first incident occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:17 a.m. in the 100 block of Lymon Lane in Hessmer. The Hessmer Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene, where three people, a 58-year-old man, a 47-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old boy, were found deceased. Investigators confirmed that the home did not have a working smoke alarm.

The second fire happened shortly before midnight on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the 1100 block of Grinage Street in Houma. One victim, a 70-year-old man, was killed, while his brother suffered serious fire-related injuries and was transported to University Medical Center in New Orleans for treatment. The presence of smoke alarms in this home is currently unknown. The Houma Fire Department responded to the scene.

Both fire departments requested investigative support from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, which is actively working to determine the origin and cause of each fire.

“These tragedies are heartbreaking and often preventable,” said DPS Principal Assistant Chief Bryan J. Adams. “We urge every Louisiana resident to ensure their homes are protected with working smoke alarms.”

To assist with prevention, the Operation Save-A-Life program offers free smoke alarms and professional installation for Louisiana residents in need.

For more information or to request assistance, visit lasfm.org or contact your local fire department.

On Behalf of DPS Principal Assistant, Chief Bryan J. Adams
Contact Information- [email protected]

09/25/2025

PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: E911 PHONE LINE OUTAGE AFFECTING AVOYELLES PARISH

The Avoyelles Parish E911 Communications Director has announced a major outage of 911 phone lines in Avoyelles Parish. On Thursday, September 25, 2025, reportedly due to a cut AT&T fiber line. AT&T has been notified and is aware of the situation.

There is no estimated time to complete the lines.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY AND CANNOT GET THROUGH ON 911:
PLEASE CALL: (318) 253-4000 and select option 1.

Please share this information immediately with family and friends in Avoyelles Parish, especially those who may not see this on social media.

EMERGENCY NUMBER DURING OUTAGE: (318) 253-4000, option 1.