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The Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Department, a Class 1 department, was formed in 1952 after better fire protection was desired by citizens in the rapidly expanding East Bank of Jefferson Parish.  Since our inception the department has strived to improve service in our first due area of residential, commercial, and mixed use properties.  Our first due encompasses the region from the Orleans Parish Line to Hickory Avenue/David Drive (east-west) and from Lake Ponchartrain to the Mississippi River (north-south).          Currently the department succeeds at this goal by operating 9 fire stations and several support facilities.  We employ a total of 250 civilian and career personnel.  The East Bank Consolidated Fire Department proudly protects over 180,000 residents that live in an area of 26 square miles.  Personnel in the 3 platoons of the suppression division work 24 hours on the job and 24 hours off the job for 5 days and then have 6 days off.  These paid firefighters answer a wide variety of calls ranging from assisting the ems and investigating fire alarms to extricating car accident victims and extinguishing fires. 

The future looks bright for the department as we continue our goal of providing the best possible service to those that call upon us in a time of need.  Improved training, equipment, and over all planning will truly help this Class 1 department "serve to save."

Interim Superintendent:

Paul Smith

Fire Education Officer:

George Rigamer

Headquarters:

1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd. #704

Harahan, LA 70123

Telephone:

Emergencies: 911

Main: (504) 736-6200

Fax:   (504) 735-6209

Arson:(504) 736-6249

  Frequently Asked Questions                                         

Does the department sell patches?

No, the department does not sell patches to the general public

How can I obtain a copy of a fire report?

You must contact Ms Karen Espenan at that parish attorney's office at 736-6300 during normal business hours.

                                        How can I become a firefighter?

                                        You must first register for and pass the written Firefighter's Entrance Exam                                            which is administered by The Louisiana Office of State Examiner.  Other                                              qualifications include: Be a United States citizen who is at least 18 years of                                          age, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid Louisiana Driver's                                                License, have registered for selective service (males 18 and over), pass                                                several face to face interviews, and finally pass a physical endurance test                                             to be considered for rookie school.  Rookie Classes are formed on an as                                              needed basis.

                                        What should I do if I see an emergency vehicle approaching?

                                         In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 32:125, you must pull to the                                            right hand side of the road, and remain parallel with the road until the  emergency vehicle has fully passed.  The emergency vehicle's operator has been trained to pass on your left and will do so after you have yielded to the right.

I have a broken fire hydrant on my street.  Who can I contact to have it fixed?

While the department regularly inspects hydrants, it is up to the Jefferson Parish Water Department to repair them.  If you know that a hydrant does not work or needs maintenance on the eastbank of Jefferson Parish, please contact the Jefferson Parish Water Department at 736-6050.

Have a question that was not answered here?

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