St. Martin Parish Fire District

07/03/2026

Yesterday was bittersweet as members of our full time and part time staff said their goodbyes and good luck to Parish Fire Chief Brody Miller.

Chief Miller began his St Martin Parish firefighting career as a Junior Firefighter with the Parks Volunteer Fire Department. He even served as the Fire Chief in Parks. He began his service as a career firefighter with the Iberia Parish Fire District where he rose through the ranks to Captain. He left Iberia Parish to become the first Training Officer for St. Martin Parish Fire District, a full time position. He then accepted the promotion to Fire District Coordinator, and then became St Martin Parish Fire Districts 1st Parish Fire Chief.

His commitment to the fire service was obvious during his career. We wish him luck with his future endeavors and look forward to seeing his continued success

06/25/2026

Please see our stats for 2025!

2025 was another busy year for our firefighters, but we never stopped responding, training, and continuing to serve St. Martin Parish.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!! We celebrate all the amazing dads who work hard to provide love, care, and support. Enjoy your special day!

05/06/2026

Fire District Spotlight:

Fire Chief Brody Miller

Fire Chief Brody Miller was a recent graduate of the Chief Fire Executive program through the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. This was a 2 year program that focused on professional development, leadership, departmental growth, community involvement and fire service management.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication to the fire service, and the professionalism that is held by our administrative staff. Chief Miller serves as the Fire Chief over all of St. Martin Parish and this achievement is proof of our commitment to a professional, community focused, fire service agency that serves the citizens that depend on us daily.

04/23/2026

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04/17/2026

Yesterday morning, firefighters in Cade were dispatched to a busted gas line on Smede Highway.

When firefighters arrived, they found that a pipeline running through a field had been struck and was leaking. Per our HAZMAT Response protocols, life safety and evacuation took precedence. Firefighters began to coordinate emergency evacuations with the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office.

Lafayette Fire Department HAZMAT and Louisiana State Police HAZMAT were contacted and requested to respond.

The scene was isolated and controlled with the interoperability working of multiple agencies.

We would like to thank firefighters from our part time staff, Cade Volunteer Fire Department, Evangeline Volunteer Fire Department, St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Martin Parish Government, St. Martin Parish OHSEP, Acadian Ambulance Service Inc, Louisiana DEQ, Lafayette Fire Department, and the St. Martin Parish Emergency Dispatch Center.

04/14/2026

We are proud to announce we will be hosting another class from the National Fire Academy!

This will be our sixth year hosting a class from the National Fire Academy. This years class is on officer leadership and titled Wildland Urban Interface Firefighting for the Structural Company Officer.

This two-day course identifies operational activities and safety concerns for structural company officers assigned to

Wildland/Wildland Urban Interface Incidents. Topics covered include:
Introduction to Wildland/Wildland Urban Interface firefighting
Interface environment
Wildland fire behavior
Command and control issues of Wildland/Wildland Urban Interface firefighting and tactics

Log into ACADIS registration and more information:

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Go to AVAILABLE TRAINING
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03/09/2026

As of today, March 9, 2026, the burn ban has been lifted in St. Martin Parish. Private burning is no longer restricted.

However, Parish Ordinance 21-08-1329 prohibits the burning of unnatural products (housing materials, plastics, trash, etc) and only allows for natural products from the property (limbs, grass, etc). It also places whoever burns liable for damages to neighboring properties. Whoever is conducting burns must also stay with the burning material for the duration of the burn, or it will be treated as an unmanned, nuisance burn which will be extinguished and possibly cited for fines.

Please keep in mind current wind conditions and fire spread prevention. Please be responsible and keep our community safe!!

02/27/2026

This morning, firefighters in St. Martinville were dispatched to smoke in area of Capritto-Forty Arpent Road. Upon arrival firefighters found a large pile of pallets on fire. The fire was extinguished without incident.

Remember that while we are currently under a burn ban and no outside burning is allowed unless an agricultural practice, burning of trash or waste of any kind not organic violates parish burn ordinance 21-08-1329-OR. Only natural products from that property may be burned (sticks and cut grass, no trash or household items).

We would like to thank our part time staff, Evangeline Voluntee Fire Department, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office and the St. Martin Parish Emergency Dispatch Center.

02/25/2026

🚨 BURN BAN IN EFFECT: ST. MARTIN PARISH 🚨

Due to current drought conditions and elevated wind speeds, an immediate burn ban has been proclaimed for all areas of St. Martin Parish, effective today Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

This measure is crucial to ensure public safety and prevent fires, which are a high risk in current weather conditions.

What is Prohibited?

ALL private outdoor burning activities are prohibited until further notice. This includes:
Burning of trash, brush, and debris.
Uncontained campfires and bonfires.
Any open flame activity that produces embers.

Exceptions to the Ban

The ban does not apply to:
Supervised outdoor cooking activities using elevated and controlled settings.
Prescribed burns by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) or certified individuals

Enforcement and Penalties

Violating this Executive Order may result in both civil and/or criminal penalties, including fines up to $500.00.

We urge all residents to comply with the ban to protect our community and first responders. If you spot smoke or a fire, please report it immediately by calling 911.

Stay informed about active restrictions at the official LDAF Burn Ban Map: