Rayville Fire Department

06/18/2026

FIRE BEHAVIOR & GROWTH 🔥

Did you know that fire changes dramatically from the moment it starts?

Fire doesn’t stay small for long. As heat, smoke, and combustible gases build up, conditions can rapidly become deadly.

🔥 Incipient Stage
The fire has just started. Flames may appear small, but heat, smoke, and toxic gases are already being produced.

🔥 Growth Stage
The fire spreads to nearby materials. Temperatures rise rapidly, smoke thickens, and dangerous conditions begin to develop.

⚠️ Flashover
During a flashover, nearly all combustible materials in a room ignite almost simultaneously due to extreme heat. This is one of the most dangerous fire events firefighters face.

🔥 Fully Developed Stage
The fire reaches its maximum intensity. Heat is extreme, structural damage increases, and collapse becomes a serious concern.

🔥 Decay Stage
The fire begins to consume available fuel or oxygen. Even though flames may decrease, dangerous heat and combustible gases can remain trapped inside.

⚠️ Backdraft
A ventilation-limited fire can become oxygen-starved while hot combustible gases continue to build up. If fresh air is suddenly introduced, rapid fire growth or a backdraft may occur.

🚒 Fire is fast.
🚒 Fire is hot.
🚒 Fire is unpredictable.
🚒 Understanding fire behavior saves lives.

06/14/2026

Something we all have to be mindful of and know the laws pertaining to our profession.

06/13/2026

In time for Flag Day and the Fourth of July we got the flags flying at the memorial park on Hwy 80. Flag poles had to be repaired with new lines and brand new flags were purchased. Thank you to Mayor Lewis and the Town of Rayville, all of our personnel who helped, Rayville Police Department,as well as Richland Parish Sheriffs Office and the American Legion for helping make this happen in time. Further cleanup will be done to the park in coming weeks.

06/06/2026

Every department has the same requirements and standards regardless of volunteer or paid.

Each LPFPD4 fire engine is required by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) to carry approximately $25,000 worth of fire hose alone.

That’s just one piece of the equipment carried on every apparatus. Firefighters also rely on lifesaving medical equipment, SCBA air packs, hydraulic rescue tools, ladders, nozzles, and protective gear to serve our community every day.

As costs continue to rise, maintaining the equipment and resources needed to meet PIAL standards and protect our growing community becomes increasingly important.

When you see a fire engine, you're seeing much more than a truck. You're seeing a significant investment in the safety of our residents, businesses, and firefighters, as well as the equipment and training necessary to provide reliable emergency services when they are needed most.

06/01/2026

📣Louisiana Fire Service📣

Have you heard about the Louisiana Firefighter Cancer Registry?

It's a statewide initiative led by the Louisiana Department of Health, in collaboration with LSU Health School of Public Health - READ Center, and the Louisiana Tumor Registry (LTR), to better understand cancer risk among firefighters.

But we need 🫵YOU🫵 to participate for this effort to help you and future firefighters.

Check out the ℹ️info belowℹ️ and reach out to the 📧email📧 on the flyer to get started!

06/01/2026

It was an honor to be a part of the Richland Parish Library Summer Reading Festival!

05/29/2026

Sending prayers for a fellow first responder and a genuine good person and friend. Get well soon Jamie.

05/28/2026

The second of two extrication classes was a success. Thank you to LSU FETA for teaching the class and all of the departments that participated. This is the first round of hopefully more to come where we train with law enforcement and surrounding departments to better work together and more efficiently in the event of an emergency. Special thanks to Sheriff Neal Harwell and the Richland Parish Sheriffs Office for hosting the second class and providing the meal for both. Also thanks go out to Reggie Malbrough with Bunker Gear Specialists for attending and adding his knowledge on the specialized tools used in the training.

05/23/2026

As we approach Memorial Day it’s important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and the ones who currently serve today. Captain Billy Cardin assisted today in placing flags at the Veterans Cemetery and works hard to do whatever he can to help in all aspects throughout the year. As a veteran himself, he works hard not only at the department but through his work with the American Legion. Thank you for your dedication not only to our department but your dedication to honoring our veterans and helping remember the ones that were lost and never made it home. Our department is committed to helping support this cause however we can.

05/15/2026

As always Bobby came through for us. Excellent service as usual! Thank you again.