Iberville Firefighters Association

Iberville Firefighters Association Iberville Firefighters Association consists of 10 Fire Departments in Iberville Parish Fire Service.

09/01/2026

💔 Our Parish Lost Two Precious Lives Yesterday

Yesterday morning, a fire broke out at the Ridgewood Apartments in Maringouin, taking the lives of a 22‑year‑old mother and her 6‑year‑old child. Responders from the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, Acadian Ambulance, and multiple local departments; including Rosedale Fire, Maringouin Police, and Pointe Coupee Fire worked the scene.

A neighbor was able to help the mother escape, but she passed away shortly afterward. Her child was found inside the apartment. More than ten residents were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a hard hit for Iberville Parish. We’re a tight‑knit community, and when something like this happens, it shakes all of us, responders, families, neighbors, everyone.

To every firefighter, medic, deputy, dispatcher, and investigator who carried this call: we see you. These are the ones that stay heavy on the heart, the ones you replay later, the ones that sit with you long after the scene is clear. And if today feels heavier than usual, that’s human. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to take a breath. It’s okay to step back for a minute. It’s okay to talk to someone you trust. You don’t have to carry it alone. We stand with you, not just on the call, but after it too.

If you need support, reach out to your crew, your family, your chaplain, or someone who understands the weight of this work. You matter, your wellbeing matters. And this community is stronger because of you.

🙏 A Prayer from the Chaplains of Iberville Parish

Lord, Hold the families who lost this mother and child in Your mercy. Their grief is deep, their hearts are shattered, and they need Your comfort more than ever. Bring peace and strength to every neighbor who lost their home. Steady the responders who stepped into yesterday’s fire and now carry its weight. Wrap Maringouin and all of Iberville Parish in Your protection. Let healing rise where there is heartbreak, and let unity carry us through this tragedy together. Amen.

The Chaplains of Iberville Parish
Colland , Dan, Jenn and Joshua

🚒 IFFA PSA “School Zones Are Not Suggestions” Edition đŸšŒâš ïžAlright Iberville, school is in full swing, and some of y’all a...
08/30/2026

🚒 IFFA PSA “School Zones Are Not Suggestions” Edition đŸšŒâš ïž

Alright Iberville, school is in full swing, and some of y’all are driving like the school zone signs are just decorative lawn ornaments. Let’s get into this before somebody’s Maw Maw has to come pick them up from the ER.

đŸ”„SCHOOL ZONES MEAN SLOW DOWN
If the sign says 20 MPH, that is NOT Cajun for “whatever feels right.” It means 20. Not 28. Not 35. Not “I’m late for work.” Twenty.

đŸ”„WATCH FOR KIDS THEY ARE FERAL
Kids run like caffeinated squirrels. They do not fear death. They do not look both ways. They will absolutely dart across the road like they’re in a live‑action Frogger game. Drive like you actually like the children in this parish.

đŸ”„BUS LIGHTS MEAN STOP NOT ‘SLOW DOWN A LITTLE’
If the bus lights are flashing: You stop. You stay stopped. You do not creep forward like you’re sneaking out of a crime scene. Passing a stopped bus is how you get a personal meet‑and‑greet with law enforcement AND the firehouse.

đŸ”„EVERY STATION HAS THE SCHOOL‑ZONE STORY
Someone speeding. Someone texting. Someone passing a bus. Someone driving like they’re in NASCAR. Don’t be the next story we tell at the firehouse.

đŸ”„WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS 😌
Look
 We’re volunteer. We’re sweaty. We’re tired. We’re running on caffeine, stubbornness, and community pride. Every small station needs more hands. If you’ve ever thought, “I wanna help my parish AND get roasted by a firehouse full of Cajuns,” then congratulations — you’re exactly who we want.

Pick a station. Join the chaos family. We’ll train you, support you, and absolutely clown you if you show up wearing Crocs in sport mode. It’s tradition.

❀Drive safe, slow down, and remember: school zones exist for a reason.

🚒 IFFA PSA “Yard Work + Storm Season = Y’all Keep Us Busy” Edition đŸŒŸâ›ˆïžđŸ”„Alright Iberville, it’s the week of August 23rd, ...
08/23/2026

🚒 IFFA PSA “Yard Work + Storm Season = Y’all Keep Us Busy” Edition đŸŒŸâ›ˆïžđŸ”„

Alright Iberville, it’s the week of August 23rd, which means two things are happening at the exact same time:

1. Half the parish is outside doing yard work like they’re immortal.
2. The other half is ignoring storm season like it’s optional.

Both of these keep your volunteer firehouses BUSY, so let’s talk about it.

đŸ”„YARD WORK IS NOT A SURVIVAL SPORT
If you’re mowing, weed‑eating, trimming, or “just gonna burn this little pile,” hydrate before you meet Jesus AND the fire department.
Late August heat will fold you like a lawn chair.

đŸ”„STOP BURNING RANDOM PILES OF STUFF
Leaves, branches, cardboard, your ex’s belongings — whatever it is, STOP. Call first. Check conditions. Don’t light it and wander off to go gossip with Maw Maw.

đŸ”„STORM SEASON IS STILL VERY MUCH A THING
Pop‑up thunderstorms are petty. Lightning hits everything except what it’s aiming at. And trampolines WILL fly if you don’t tie them down. Secure your outdoor stuff before it becomes airborne parish dĂ©cor.

đŸ”„CHECK YOUR DITCHES BEFORE THEY BECOME LAKES
If your ditch looks like a swamp, clean it out. Standing water + storms = “Why is my yard a bayou?” We’re trying to prevent that.

đŸ”„EVERY STATION HAS THAT ONE GUY
He mows at noon. He burns everything. He owns 14 gas cans. He’s on a first‑name basis with the firehouse. And he somehow knows about a fire before the tones drop.

We love him. We don’t need more of him. But we DO need you.

đŸ”„WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS 😌
Look
 We’re volunteer. We’re sweaty. We’re tired. We’re running on caffeine, stubbornness, and community pride. Every small station needs more hands. If you’ve ever thought, “I wanna help my parish AND get roasted by a firehouse full of Cajuns,” then congratulations — you’re exactly who we want. Pick a station and join the chaos family. We’ll train you, support you, and absolutely clown you if you show up wearing Crocs in sport mode. It’s tradition.

❀ Stay safe, stay hydrated, and stop treating yard work and storm season like they’re optional.

🚒 IFFA PSA “Still Hot, Still Humid, Still Held Together by Volunteers” Edition đŸ”„đŸŒĄïžAlright Iberville, since the weather r...
08/16/2026

🚒 IFFA PSA “Still Hot, Still Humid, Still Held Together by Volunteers” Edition đŸ”„đŸŒĄïž

Alright Iberville, since the weather refuses to chill out and the humidity is still trying to choke us out, let’s talk about how the IFFA actually works because some folks think we’re one giant firehouse with 200 firefighters.

No, baby. We’re a bunch of small volunteer stations, each with their own flavor of chaos, all trying to keep the parish from burning down. And this week’s heat means every station is about to be BUSY.

đŸ”„SMALL FIREHOUSES = BIG RESPONSIBILITY
Each little station has:
6–12 core volunteers; 1 truck that’s older than half the parish; a captain who’s been doing this since Moses, and at least one firefighter who shows up late but somehow still beats everyone to the scene. We’re doing our best: help us out by not catching on fire.

đŸ”„THE HEAT IS STILL DISRESPECTFUL
It’s still hot enough to melt your flip‑flops. It’s still humid enough to make your hair commit crimes. Hydrate. Slow down. Stop pretending it’s “not that bad.” It is, in fact, that bad.

đŸ”„PETS ARE STILL STRUGGLING
Your dog is still panting like it owes the devil money. Short walks. Water. Shade. And for the love of boudin, check the pavement before you drag them across it.

đŸ”„EVERY STATION HAS THAT ONE GUY
You know the one: shows up in Crocs, drinks 4 Monsters before noon, can fix any truck with duct tape, has a cousin in every district, and somehow knows about a fire before the tones drop.

We love him. We need more of him. We need more of you, too.

đŸ”„WE STILL NEED YOU 😌
Look
 We’re volunteer. We’re sweaty. We’re tired. We’re running on caffeine, stubbornness, and community pride. And every small station needs more hands.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wanna help my parish AND get roasted by a firehouse full of Cajuns,” then congratulations — you’re exactly who we want.

Come join the IFFA. Pick a station. Become part of the chaos family.
We’ll train you, support you, and absolutely clown you if you show up wearing Crocs in sport mode. It’s tradition.

❀Stay safe, stay hydrated, and remember: small firehouses keep this parish alive.

08/13/2026

🚒 IFFA PSA — Because Apparently We Need To Explain Physics AND Pet Care Today đŸ€Šâ€â™€ïžđŸŸ

Alright Iberville, pull up a chair. Some of y’all are out here walking your dogs on asphalt hot enough to fry boudin balls and I’m about one incident away from throwing a sandal at somebody 👡.

Let me say this slowly for the folks in the back:

If the ground can melt a crayon đŸ–ïž, it can melt your dog’s feet đŸ¶đŸ”„. Your pet is not a cast‑iron skillet. Stop sautĂ©ing their paws like you’re prepping Sunday dinner đŸČ.

Meanwhile, the rest of y’all are driving like you’re late to a NASCAR audition đŸŽïžđŸ’š. Kids are back in school 🎒. Buses are stopping 🚌. People are crossing streets đŸš¶â€â™‚ïžđŸš¶â€â™€ïž. This is not the Hunger Games — slow your tail down‌

Here’s your “I can’t believe I’m typing this” list:

Touch the ground before you walk your dog. If you scream, guess what? So does the dog 🐕💀.
Hydrate. The sun is still acting like it’s mad at us personally đŸŒžđŸ˜€.
School zones exist. Use your brakes before Jesus uses your soul âœïžđŸ›‘.
Pets need shade, water, and owners with functioning brain cells🧠💧🌳.
Morning drivers are feral. Don’t join them 🩝🚗.
If you see someone dragging a dog across hot pavement, say something. Or at least give them the look Maw Maw gives when she knows you’re lying 👀😒.

We love this community, truly❀ But y’all keep us typing like we’re getting paid by the word. Stay safe, stay hydrated 💩, and stop cooking your pets’ feet like you’re auditioning for Cajun Iron Chef đŸ”„đŸ‘šâ€đŸłđŸŸ.

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