Ouachita Parish Fire Department

06/12/2026

Meet Jamal Brown. 🔥 In this sit-down interview, Jamal shares his experience in the fire academy and what it takes to begin a career in the fire service.

Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career with OPFD?

Our next CPAT testing date is Saturday, June 20!
⏰ 9 AM to 12 PM
📍 1000 New Natchitoches Rd., West Monroe, LA

06/10/2026

May was another busy month for OPFD! From hands-on training to ongoing projects and department initiatives, our team continued putting in the work to serve Ouachita Parish with dedication and purpose.

We’re thankful for the continued support from our community. It motivates us to keep growing, stay prepared, and show up ready to serve every day.

Take a look at what our team accomplished in May. 🔥👏

06/08/2026

We love our community ❤️🔥

THANK YOU to The House Church of Monroe for providing lunch to our First Responders over the weekend.

Your generosity and support mean more than you know. Events like this remind our first responders how much their service is valued by the community we are proud to serve every day.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Jimmy Mobley on his well-earned retirement after 38 years of dedicated service to Ouachita Parish.

Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and the lasting impact you’ve made on OPFD and our community. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter! 🚒

06/06/2026

Congratulations Chief Howard! 🔥

Congratulations to Randal Howard who was awarded the 2026 Bureau of EMS Nancy Bourgeois Lifetime Achievement Award.

06/05/2026

OPFD’s next CPAT testing date is TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM!

If you’re ready to build a career with purpose, this is your first step. A career with OPFD offers paid training, health, life, dental and vision insurance, retirement, and the opportunity to serve your community alongside a dedicated team.

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) gives future firefighters the opportunity to challenge themselves, demonstrate their physical fitness, and move one step closer to joining the fire service.

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 1000 New Natchitoches Rd., West Monroe, LA
📞 Call 318-325-1621 or visit ouachitafire.org to learn more

06/05/2026

OPFD’s next CPAT testing date is TOMORROW, Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 12 PM. If you’re ready to begin your career as a firefighter, now is the time to take the first step.

📅 June 6
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
📍 1000 New Natchitoches Rd., West Monroe, LA

06/04/2026

Zack Harvey walks us through the CPAT, showing future firefighters what to expect and how each station reflects the physical demands of the profession.

THIS SATURDAY is your chance to take the first step toward a career in the fire service.

📅 June 6
⏰ 9 AM to 12 PM
📍 1000 New Natchitoches Rd., West Monroe, LA

Call 318-325-1621 to learn more or apply at ouachitafire.org

06/03/2026

At OPFD, build a career with purpose. Paid training. Benefits. Retirement.

Now is the time to take the first step. CPAT testing is available twice a month, giving you more opportunities to begin your journey toward becoming a firefighter.

Upcoming CPAT Testing Dates:
June 6 & June 20
July 11 & July 18
August 1 & August 15

Testing Location:
1000 New Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA

Call 318-325-1621 to learn more, or apply today at ouachitafire.org

06/01/2026

OPFD is looking for dedicated individuals ready to serve their community, grow in the fire service, and build a stable, rewarding career with purpose.

With great benefits, a 24/48 schedule, retirement, paid vacation, health insurance, incentive opportunities, and annual raises, this is more than a job — it’s a future.

Applications may be submitted with a current Civil Service exam score to:

📍 Ouachita Parish Fire Department
1000 New Natchitoches Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71292

Join the next generation of protectors.