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Franklinton Fire Department

415 11th Ave.

Franklinton, Louisiana 70438

985-839-3515

 

2008

Calls

Jan

33

Feb

41

Mar

44

Apr

41

May

 

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Jul

 

Aug

 

Sep

 

Oct

 

Nov

 

Dec

 

Total

159

2007

Calls

Jan

12

Feb

18

Mar

26

Apr

5

May

12

Jun

14

Jul

28

Aug

25

Sep

20

Oct

16

Nov

18

Dec

39

Total

236

 

 

 

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IntroA

 

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The Franklinton Fire Department proudly serves the Town of Franklinton and surrounding areas with Fire and Rescue services. The Town of Franklinton is located within Washington Parish, Louisiana approximately 60 miles North of New Orleans. The fire department currently operates out of one station and the apparatus fleet consists of 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue, 1 Brush rig, 1 Tanker, 1 Air and utility truck. We have 2 paid firefighters and 29 volunteer firefighters. The station is staffed Monday thru Friday, 7am till 4pm, after which volunteers man the station. Our mission is to protect and serve the Town of Franklinton and its surrounding communities in which we are called upon, with the strong dedication and professionalism of our members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent Incidents and News

 

Structure, MVA, and  a Funeral detail, all in a days work in Franklinton

 

April 26, 2008- Today Engine 4 attended the Funeral for fallen firefighter Riley Joseph Terrebone Jr. While Engine 4 was out two calls for service came in. The first was a mutual aid request in district 1. Engine 6 and Tanker 1 responded to a report of a mobile home on fire. They were on scene for a little over an hour before returning to quarters. A little later Engine 5 and Rescue 1 responded to an MVA involving a motor home towing an SUV and a pickup truck towing a bobcat on a trailer. Units operated on this scene for about two hours before returning to Quarters. 

 

Arrangments for LODD

Funeral Information: Visitation for Firefighter will be held Friday, April 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190, Hammond, LA 70403. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Springfield Cemetery. For more information, please contact the Springfield Fire/Rescue at 225-294-5651.

Line Of Duty Death

 

April 22, 2008- It is with deep regret we advise you that a Springfield (Louisiana) Livingston Parish FPD# 2 FF was killed in the Line of Duty in a secondary crash on I-55. While operating at the initial crash scene on Monday, FF Riley Joseph Terrebone Jr (29) was operating at the scene when another vehicle struck him and his nephew, also reported to be a Firefighter. The nephew has critical but NLT injuries. We will post additional details related to services and the crash as soon as they are made available. The officers and members of the Franklinton Fire department wish to offer our condolences to the family and the members of Springfield Fire Department. We also wish the injured firefighter a speedy recovery.

 

Car Fire out in the district

 

17 April, 2008- Engine 4, Engine 6, and Rescue 1 responded to a car fire outside of town off of HWY 430. Engine 4 arrived to a car with a fire in the engine compartment; crews pulled a cross lay and extinguished the fire. Rescue 1 and Engine 6 assisted with final extinguishment and overhaul. All units returned to quarters in about a half hour.

 

Automatic Alarm in District 3’s Territory

 

17 April, 2008- Engine 4 was dispatched to old Columbia rd. for a residential fire alarm. Engine 4 went responding and advised dispatch that it was actually in District 3 but they would keep on responding. Engine arrived shortly before District 3 units. Upon arrival it was discovered to be a faulty alarm and all units were returned to quarters.

 

Smoke in the building

 

16 1pril, 2008- Engine 6, Tanker 1, and Rescue 2 were dispatched to a possible house fire on Pico road just before midnight. F-3 Assistant Chief Bickham went on scene and advised there was no visible fire but had a smoke condition in the house. Upon arrival of all other units and further investigation it was discovered to be grease on the stove. Members checked for extension and ventilated the building. All units operated for about a half hour before returning to quarters.

 

Brush fire in our local

 

16 April, 2008- Today Engine 4 and Brush 1 responded to a possible brush fire on hwy 430 just outside city limits. Brush 1 and Engine 4 arrived to what they believed was small brush fire in the rear of a mobile home. Upon further investigation it was found to be much larger then originally thought. Because it was advancing deeper into the woods a 2nd Alarm was requested bringing in Engine 6 and District 3 firefighters for manpower. Due to rapid deployment and quick knock of the fire by the crew of Engine 4 and Brush 1 the fire was controlled. Engine 6 arrived and assisted Brush 1 with final extinguishment.  District 3 was cancelled upon their arrival. Units operated about an hour before returning to quarters.

 

Training Night

 

14 April, 2008- In preparation for our up and coming transition to handling medical calls on a first responder basis we held a CPR training class tonight. We will also be holding a First Responder Medical class in the very near future. Once all training is complete we will begin responding within the city limits for all medical emergencies. We will post this date when it becomes available. 

 

Rekindle

 

13 April, 2008- Engine 6 was dispatched to a possible rekindle at the scene of the fire from the day before.  Engine 6 arrived to light smoke showing. Upon further investigation it was discovered that a bag of deer feed was smoldering. Engine 6 wet it down and returned to quarters within 30 minutes.

 

House Fire in our Service Area

 

12 April, 2008- Engine 6, Tanker 1, Rescue 1, and Rescue 2 were dispatched to a report of a house fire outside of the city limits in our service area. Before units left the station numerous calls were coming in that the house was on fire and that all occupants were out. Rescue 2 arrived on scene first to a double wide with heavy smoke all around and heavy fire in the rear. Once Engine 6 arrived hand lines were deployed to the front door and to the rear. Tanker 1 set up water supply. District 4 was requested for an additional tanker. Entry was made in the front but the team was pushed out due to heavy smoke and fire conditions and partial roof collapse.  Once all personal were out the decision was made to do a defensive attack. The fire was declared under control in about an hour, with all units returning after operating for about 3 hours.  (PICTURES COMING SOON)

 

Mutual Aid to District 8

 

14 March, 2008- Rescue 2, Tanker 1, and Engine 6 were dispatched to assist District 8 on a working mobile home fire. Units were in service for about an hour before returning to quarters.

 

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