Monroe Fire Department

08/19/2026

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Retiree Johnny Powell Sr.

The Monroe Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired firefighter Johnny Powell Sr.

Johnny began his career in the fire service in 1983 and faithfully served until his retirement in 2010. Throughout his career, Johnny made a lasting impact on the Monroe Fire Department and the many firefighters and colleagues who had the privilege of working alongside him.

His dedication, service, and friendship will be remembered by current and former members of the department.

Please join us in keeping the Powell family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Arrangements:

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
📍 First Baptist Church — Rayville, LA

Visitation:
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Celebration of Life:
11:00 AM

Rest well, Brother Powell. Thank you for your years of service to the Monroe Fire Department and our community. Your service will never be forgotten. 🚒❤️

07/20/2026

Monroe Firefighters Local 629 in collaboration with The Brand Shack presented a $1000 check to American Legion Post 13. The funds were raised from the sale of a specialized Monroe Fire t-shirt to commemorate America 250th Anniversary, which is being worn by personnel for the month of July. 🇺🇸 🚒

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Monroe Fire Department! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation's independence with family, friends, and fireworks, we encourage everyone to make safety a priority.

🎆 Keep a safe distance from fireworks.
🚒 Never allow children to handle fireworks.
🧯 Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby.
🔥 Leave fireworks to the professionals whenever possible.

If you're grilling, boating, or enjoying the outdoors, stay aware of your surroundings and have a safe plan in place.

From all of us at the Monroe Fire Department, we wish you a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day. Thank you to the firefighters, first responders, and dispatchers who are serving our community today.

Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

06/24/2026

Last week in Monroe, Louisiana, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel and partner responders completed the Louisiana USAR Task Force Leader Course held June 15–17, 2026. This advanced training brought together experienced responders from fire service, emergency response, technical rescue, and partner agencies to strengthen leadership skills for managing complex and rapidly evolving incidents.

The course prepares responders to lead task forces during disasters, wildfires, technical rescues, and other emergencies, with a focus on Incident Action Plans, communication, accountability, responder safety, and tactical decision-making.

Three firefighters from Florida attended and provided strong praise and positive feedback on the quality and delivery of Louisiana’s program.

In addition to its operational value, the course delivered significant cost savings. With comparable training typically costing about $1,600 per student, providing instruction locally for 20 responders (17 Louisiana and 3 Florida) resulted in an estimated $32,000 in cost avoidance—while strengthening leadership capacity and overall Louisiana USAR readiness.

Special thanks to the Monroe Fire Department for hosting the training, Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office and LA Task Force #2 instructors, participating departments, and all partners who supported this training.

Congratulations to all participants for your commitment to leadership, readiness, and service to Louisiana communities.

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

The Monroe Fire Department wish all a happy and safe Juneteenth!

06/03/2026

Monroe Fire Department Incident Responses

FireWorks

04/30/2026

Help us congratulate Captain Aaron Cash. City of Monroe employee of the month for April.

Fire Captain Aaron Cash was recognized as the City of Monroe's April Employee of the Month. Marking nearly three decades of dedicated service, he continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to the community. A nationally certified Paramedic, he serves in the Medical Response Unit and as a rehab officer, providing life-saving care across the City.
Captain Cash exemplifies professionalism, integrity, and compassionate service.
Congratulations!

04/28/2026

Super fun day! It’s always great to spend time with the little ones! 🚨🚒🔥🐆

03/30/2026

Congratulations to Shampaige Holladay on her promotion to Fire Driver. Shampaige began her career with Monroe Fire Department in 2022. Please join us as we wish Shampaige continued success in her career.