Parks Volunteer Fire Department

06/15/2026

🚒 Help Us Help You – Make Sure Your Address Is Visible! 🚒

In an emergency, every second counts. One of the simplest ways to help first responders find you quickly is by making sure your house number and mailbox numbers are clearly visible from the road.

✅ Use large, easy-to-read numbers
✅ Make sure numbers are not blocked by trees, bushes, decorations, or vehicles
✅ Replace faded or damaged numbers
✅ Ensure numbers are visible both day and night

Whether it’s a fire, medical emergency, or other urgent situation, visible address numbers can save valuable time when seconds matter most.

Take a moment today to check your address. It could make all the difference when help is on the way.

🚒 Stay safe,
Parks Volunteer Fire Department

04/27/2026

Huge thank you to Community Coffee for their generous donation of ground coffee and K-Cups to our department! ☕️

We truly appreciate the support—there’s nothing like a good cup of coffee to help keep us going during long shifts and early mornings. Your kindness means a lot to our team and does not go unnoticed.

From all of us, thank you for supporting your local firefighters and our community! 🚒❤️

03/09/2026

🚨 Burn Ban Lifted in St. Martin Parish 🚨

We would like to inform the community that the burn ban in St. Martin Parish has officially been lifted.

Residents are now allowed to resume outdoor burning; however, we strongly encourage everyone to continue practicing fire safety and to burn responsibly. Please keep fires attended at all times and be mindful of weather conditions that could cause fires to spread.

Our department will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed to keep our community safe.

If you see a fire that appears unsafe or out of control, please contact emergency services immediately.

Thank you for helping keep St. Martin Parish safe. 🔥🚒

03/05/2026

We are proud to serve our community as your local volunteer fire department. Our mission is to protect life and property through fire suppression, rescue services, fire prevention, and public education.

Our department currently has an active roster of 11 dedicated members who answer the call—day or night—whenever our community needs us. From structure fires and vehicle accidents to grass fires, and mutual aid calls, we are committed to serving with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.

We are more than emergency responders — we are your neighbors, friends, and family. Building strong relationships within our community is important to us, and we are always willing to provide fire safety education, station tours, and support whenever needed.

🔥 Interested in Serving Your Community? 🔥
We are always looking for motivated individuals who are willing to step up and make a difference. No experience? No problem — training is provided. If you have the heart to serve and want to be part of something meaningful, we would love to talk with you about joining our department.

Thank you for your continued support and trust. It is truly an honor to serve and protect this community.

Message us directly for more information on how to become a member.

02/25/2026

St. Martin Parish is currently under an official burn ban. All outdoor burning is strictly prohibited at this time.

Exceptions apply only to properly supervised cooking activities and certified agricultural burns conducted in accordance with local regulations.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping reduce fire risks and keep our community safe. Please continue to monitor local updates for any changes to the burn ban status.

02/23/2026

01/28/2026

This morning, 1/27/26, at approximately 6:15 AM, Parks Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to a reported barn fire with animals inside near the 5100 block of Bridge Street Highway. Despite the cold temperatures and road conditions, members of Parks VFD responded quickly and efficiently.

Crews from Parks Volunteer Fire Department, Henderson Fire Department , Coteau Holmes Vol. Fire Dept, Catahoula Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Breaux Bridge Volunteer Fire Dept., and Cecilia Fire Department worked together to extinguish the fire. Thanks to the fast response and teamwork, the fire was brought under control and, most importantly, no animals were injured.

With the colder weather, we urge everyone to use caution when using heat lamps, space heaters, and other heating devices in barns, homes, and around animals. Make sure all heating equipment is properly secured, kept away from flammable materials, and never left unattended. A few extra safety steps can help prevent fires and protect lives, both human and animal.

12/25/2025

12/20/2025

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight!

🎄✨ THIS SATURDAY — DON’T MISS IT! ✨🎄

The Parks Volunteer Fire Department invites you to join us for A Holly Jolly Christmas 🎅🎁

📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 1011 Main St, Parks, LA 70582

Bring the whole family for a night full of fun, including:
🎅 Pictures with Santa
📸 Festive photo booth
🎨 Face painting & coloring activities
⛄ Build-your-own snowman
✉️ Letters to Santa
☕ Hot chocolate bar
🎄 DIY Christmas ornaments & more!

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our community. Come out and make some merry memories with us! ❤️🎄

12/15/2025

🎄✨ THIS SATURDAY — DON’T MISS IT! ✨🎄

The Parks Volunteer Fire Department invites you to join us for A Holly Jolly Christmas 🎅🎁

📅 Saturday, December 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 1011 Main St, Parks, LA 70582

Bring the whole family for a night full of fun, including:
🎅 Pictures with Santa
📸 Festive photo booth
🎨 Face painting & coloring activities
⛄ Build-your-own snowman
✉️ Letters to Santa
☕ Hot chocolate bar
🎄 DIY Christmas ornaments & more!

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with our community. Come out and make some merry memories with us! ❤️🎄