Pointe Coupee Fire District 5, New Roads Fire Department

Pointe Coupee Fire District 5, New Roads Fire Department The Official page of Pointe Coupee Fire District 5. Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 serves the City of New Roads, Louisiana and surrounding area.

Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 provides Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency Medical Services to the residents and visitors of the District. Point Coupee Fire District 5 operates four stations; West Main St, New Roads; New Roads St, New Roads; Waterloo Station; LA Hwy 415, Ventress; and the Training Center and Sub Station, Morganza Hwy, New Roads. The District operates three engines, one s

quad, one ladder, two service units, and four utility/ First Responder units. There is one Reserve Engine. The District is primarily operated by Volunteer Firefighters, supplemented by Contract Firefighters during the weekdays, 7am to 6pm. The District's administrative office is located at the Training Center on Morganza Hwy, New Roads.

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08/24/2026

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08/21/2026

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 609
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
200 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Southwest Alabama
Western Florida Panhandle
Southeast and Eastern Louisiana
Southern Mississippi
Coastal Waters

* Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 200 PM until
800 PM CDT.
LOUISIANA PARISHES INCLUDED ARE: CATAHOULA , CONCORDIA, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, LIVINGSTON, POINTE COUPEE, ST. HELENA, ST. TAMMANY, TANGIPAHOA, WASHINGTON, WEST BATON ROUGE, WEST FELICIANA.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

SUMMARY...Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to intensify this afternoon and wet microbursts will be associated with the stronger storms. Damaging wind gusts with the more intense downdrafts will probably range 55 to 70 mph. An isolated threat for marginally severe hail may also accompany the more intense storms.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

08/11/2026
08/07/2026

⚓️ Boater Education Class Coming Up!

Planning to hit the water? Make sure you’re prepared and certified. Join us for a FREE Boater Education Course covering everything from navigation rules to safety equipment and more.

📍 Pointe Coupee Library (New Roads)
🗓 August 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Participants will receive an official Boater Education Certificate upon completion.

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Pointe Coupee Fire District 5, New Roads Fire Department wants to wish Jr FF AJ, Happy Birthday. AJ, hope you having an...
08/04/2026

Pointe Coupee Fire District 5, New Roads Fire Department wants to wish Jr FF AJ, Happy Birthday. AJ, hope you having an awesome day.

Good Monday morning Wishing everyone a blessed week
08/03/2026

Good Monday morning
Wishing everyone a blessed week

NOW HIRING – PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighters.M...
07/29/2026

NOW HIRING – PART-TIME FIREFIGHTERS

Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Firefighter I & II
• Driver / Operator
• HazMat Awareness & Operations
• Minimum EMR Certification

Request an application: [email protected]
(225)-638-7525

Apply today!

Address

2384 Morganza Highway
New Roads, LA
70760

Telephone

+12256387525

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