French Settlement Vol. Fire Dept. / Livingston Parish Fire Dist #8

03/01/2026

🎣 **Casting for a Cause –Help Make a Difference!** 🎣

1st Annual Kiwanis Casting for a Cause Bass Fishing Tournament 💙

All proceeds benefit **Child Advocacy Services**, so every cast helps support children in our community.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just love a good tournament for a great cause, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

👉 **Grab a fishing buddy, sign up, and spread the word!**
Share this post, tag your fishing friends, and help make this first annual event a huge success. 🎣💪💙

01/31/2026

If you need smoke detectors, please reach out so we can get you taken care of.
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01/31/2026

Training matters!!

Volunteers from our department spent the last two nights learning how to read smoke and reduce the risk of flashover.

Area firefighters spent the last two nights training to be better prepared to read smoke and reduce the risk of flashover. Thank you FETA for the awesome instructors for providing this training in our community.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

Helpful Generator Tips.

01/22/2026

In preparation for potential extreme winter weather, please verify that your smoke alarms are working correctly. Change the batteries if necessary.

Are you in need of a smoke detector? We have detectors free of charge and can install if necessary. Leave a message at 225-698-3510.

WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES.

01/21/2026

Please share this important information.

01/17/2026

Stronger Tools. Stronger Training. Stronger Response.

We've upgraded our essential extraction equipment, including a new cutter, spreader, and RAM, to ensure we're ready when seconds matter. Just as importantly, our volunteers dedicate countless hours to hands-on training to master this equipment so they can respond safely and effectively in a crisis. Thank you to our volunteers for your commitment to and readiness.

11/16/2025

We would like to thank everyone who turned out to support the District 8 Fire Department millage renewal. Even though it failed, we will continue to support the community as best we can.