Zachary Fire Department

10/23/2026

Thank you for acknowledging our department!

🚒🔥 A Big Thank You to Our Zachary Firefighters! ❤️

The Cecil Graves State Farm team had the pleasure of showing our appreciation to the Zachary Fire Department with a delicious lunch from Cajun Catch! 🍔

We are grateful for the brave men and women who dedicate themselves to protecting our community every single day. Your hard work, courage, and commitment never go unnoticed!

Thank you for everything you do to keep Zachary safe! ❤️🚒

10/19/2026

10/05/2026

Safe Charging Is a Superpower!!

Fire Prevention Week is October 4th-10th. “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is A Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of Lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.

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10/01/2026

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09/23/2026

🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE | 09/22/26

At approximately 3:15 PM, the Zachary Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 22000 block of Shellmire Lane.

Upon arrival, crews found a single-story residential structure with heavy fire and smoke conditions. Due to the conditions encountered, crews initially began defensive operations before transitioning to an offensive strategy.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes. Our drone unit was able to keep an eye above monitoring heat and fire progression during operations.

Zachary Fire Department units responding included:
🚒 Engines 813 & 823
🚒 Ladder 818
🚒 Service 835
🚨 Chiefs 800, 801, 802, 807 & 808
👨‍🚒 Multiple off-duty ZFD personnel

We would like to thank the Baton Rouge Fire Department for providing an engine and chief officer, as well as the Baker Fire Department for providing an engine to assist with operations.

We also thank the Central Fire Department for providing station coverage while our crews operated on scene.

We appreciate the teamwork and assistance from all responding agencies.

09/23/2026

🔥 STRUCTURE FIRE | LAKECREST DRIVE
09/21/26

At approximately 11:30 a.m., the Zachary Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 7000 block of Lakecrest Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions coming from the attic area with visible fire. Crews immediately began working to locate the source of the fire and extinguish it.

The fire was brought under control and was determined to have originated within a wall void space. Following an investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be electrical.

The structure sustained smoke and fire damage to both the interior and exterior of the residence.

Thank you to Baker Fire Department and Baton Rouge Fire Department for assisting at the scene as well as Central Fire Department for station coverage.