City of Gonzales Fire Department

06/17/2026

Here are the latest weather updates top share. Be sure to follow Ascension Parish Homeland Security (OHSEP) page for up-to-date official information throughout this storm event.

GFD personnel are prepared and ready to respond when needed.

06/16/2026

The City of Gonzales remains under a Flash Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service through Friday, June 19, 2026.

Mayor Riley and City Administration are closely monitoring the ongoing weather system and conditions throughout the city. City crews are prepared and ready to respond should any emergency situations arise. We will continue to provide timely updates through the City of Gonzales’ official communication channels as conditions warrant.

Residents are strongly encouraged to enroll in Everbridge, Ascension Parish’s emergency notification system, to receive important alerts and updates during severe weather and other emergency events.

Sign up here:
Everbridge Emergency Alerts Registration⁠ https://member.everbridge.net/453003085618895/login

As always, please remain weather aware and continue to monitor local forecasts for the latest information.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown. 🌧️🚧🚗

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our very own Fire Chief Preston Landry for being elected as the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association Secretary for 2026-2027.

Chief Landry will join Fire Chiefs from across Louisiana to advance the fire service across Louisiana.

The purpose of the LFCA is to promote the profession of the fire service, to improve the methods of fire prevention, training, protection, and extinguishment, and to maintain high standards of professional ethics among the Fire Service leaders of Louisiana.

03/19/2026

Citizens of Gonzales, give a big congratulations to our newest certified EMT!! Julyen Dinnel successfully competed his EMT Certification last week, and is making all the right choices as our newest hire!! We look forward to what he does next!!

02/26/2026

Congratulations to the other two newly IFSAC Certified Officer I members! JT Fletcher and Loc Crowson earned their certifications back in January, and we are proud to have them represent the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Fire Department!

02/25/2026

A burn ban is in effect!

Ascension Parish Issues Burn Ban
Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk Across Louisiana

In response to ongoing wildfire activity across Southeast Louisiana and continued dangerous fire weather conditions, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has issued a parish-wide burn ban effective immediately.

Recent wildfires in neighboring parishes, including Livingston and St. Tammany, combined with dry vegetation, low humidity, and windy conditions, have significantly increased the risk of rapidly spreading fires throughout the region.

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris burning, trash burning, and open-air fires, until Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The decision follows consultation with Ascension Parish fire chiefs, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, which continue to monitor weather conditions and wildfire risks closely.

“The safety of our residents and first responders is our top priority,” said Parish President Clint Cointment. “With active wildfires impacting communities across Louisiana and conditions remaining extremely dry, issuing this burn ban is a necessary step to prevent dangerous fires here in Ascension Parish.”

Officials will continue evaluating conditions and will modify or lift the burn ban as weather patterns improve. Residents are urged to report any signs of fire or smoke immediately by calling 911.

For updates, follow Ascension Parish Government on social media or visit www.ascensionparish.net.

02/24/2026

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Although open burning is always limited inside the Gonzales City Limits, we are now under a parish-wide burn ban until March 24.

Low humidity, high winds, and dry vegetation have caused multiple grass/brush fires to spread across Ascension Parish.

Please refrain from any outdoor burning until the ban is lifted and conditions improve.

Ascension Parish Issues Burn Ban
Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk Across Louisiana

In response to ongoing wildfire activity across Southeast Louisiana and continued dangerous fire weather conditions, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has issued a parish-wide burn ban effective immediately.

Recent wildfires in neighboring parishes, including Livingston and St. Tammany, combined with dry vegetation, low humidity, and windy conditions, have significantly increased the risk of rapidly spreading fires throughout the region.

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris burning, trash burning, and open-air fires, until Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The decision follows consultation with Ascension Parish fire chiefs, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, which continue to monitor weather conditions and wildfire risks closely.

“The safety of our residents and first responders is our top priority,” said Parish President Clint Cointment. “With active wildfires impacting communities across Louisiana and conditions remaining extremely dry, issuing this burn ban is a necessary step to prevent dangerous fires here in Ascension Parish.”

Officials will continue evaluating conditions and will modify or lift the burn ban as weather patterns improve. Residents are urged to report any signs of fire or smoke immediately by calling 911.

For updates, follow Ascension Parish Government on social media or visit www.ascensionparish.net.

02/24/2026

Congratulations to Blaize Marino and John Mishima on becoming two of our newest IFSAC Certified Officer I members!! Thank you both for representing the City of Gonzales and the Gonzales Fire Department with professionalism and excellence!

02/23/2026

We will be accepting applications until March 4th. Come join our team!

02/07/2026

GFD is hiring! Come join our team!