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Houma Fire Department is a full-time career department. Covering the city limits of Houma Louisiana. Terrebonne parish borders the Gulf of Mexico.

Welcome to the City of Houma Fire Department's page. Located in southeastern Louisiana, Houma is 57 miles southwest of New Orleans. Houma is the seat of Terrebonne Parish, geographically the second largest parish (county) in Louisiana. About 90 percent of the parish is wetlands or covered by open water, a true coastal wetlands environment. Our dedicated men and women of the City of Houma

Fire Department work hard to provide the highest quality of service to everyone who lives, works and visits our city. Houma is approximately 14 1/2 square miles, with a population of around 35,000 and our department protects everything within the city limits. City of Houma Fire Department has an ISO Class 2 rating by the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL). If you visit our website at www.houmafire.com , you can find information on fire safety and public education, our stations and apparatus, our history and employment opportunities with our department. We hope you enjoy our website and page and find the information useful. Please feel free to stop by and visit us in person. Thank you for visiting our site,

Corey Henry
Fire Chief

09/06/2026

📣 **EMERGENCY INCIDENT** 📣

At approximately 5:24 a.m. on September 5, 2026, the City of Houma Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 2200 block of Effie Street on the east side of Houma.

Fire crews arrived within three minutes and found a mobile home with heavy fire involvement. Due to rapidly deteriorating conditions, firefighters immediately initiated an aggressive search and fire attack.

At approximately 5:31 a.m., firefighters located a victim inside the residence and quickly removed her from the home. Crews immediately began life-saving efforts; however, she was later pronounced deceased. Firefighters completed a secondary search of the residence, and no additional occupants were located. The fire was declared under control at 5:38 a.m., less than ten minutes after crews arrived on scene.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office responded and is leading the investigation, which remains ongoing. Houma Fire Department investigators and the Houma Police Department are assisting.

The victim has been identified by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office as Belinda Leboeuf, 32.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of working smoke alarms. It is unknown at this time whether a functioning smoke alarm was present in the home. Residents who need smoke alarms are encouraged to contact their local fire department. Through a partnership with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office, smoke alarms are available and can be installed free of charge.

Please keep the victim's family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

08/31/2026

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

The City of Houma Fire Department has received some very special news for the community.

Please see below.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Terrebonne Parish Communications District E-911
Consolidated Waterworks District No. 1

08/20/2026

🚨 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT RESPONSE 🚨

This morning, Thursday, August 20, 2026, the Houma Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division was notified of a potentially hazardous situation developing near Highway 90 in western Terrebonne Parish.

West Terrebonne Fire District was dispatched to a semi-truck fire involving a tanker transporting approximately 4,200 gallons of jet fuel. The driver was able to safely move the vehicle off the main roadway and onto a ramp connecting LA Highway 90 and LA Highway 662, reducing the risk to motorists and surrounding areas.

Bayou L'Ourse Fire Department (Assumption Parish) and West Terrebonne Fire District responded to the scene, while Schriever Fire Department and the Houma Fire Department's 3,000-gallon tanker were placed on standby and prepared to respond if needed.

The first arriving units were able to quickly locate and extinguish the fire before it involved the tanker load. Louisiana State Police Hazardous Materials and Traffic Divisions were notified, and the ramp was closed while crews worked to secure the load, complete overhaul operations, and ensure the area was safe.

✅ No injuries were reported.

✅ No jet fuel was released.

✅ The fire was extinguished before involving the truck cargo.

Following mitigation efforts and cleanup operations, the scene was turned over to law enforcement.

This incident highlights the importance of regional cooperation and the value of trained personnel working together to protect our communities.

Responding Agencies:
• West Terrebonne Fire District
• Bayou L'Ourse Fire Department
• Houma Fire Department HazMat Division
• Schriever Fire Department
• Louisiana State Police HazMat Division
• Louisiana State Police Traffic Division

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Terrebonne Parish Communications District E-911
Louisiana State Police

07/30/2026

📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We would like to give a shoutout to Deputy Chief Brent Chiasson and HazMat Officer Jaclyn Clement for representing the Houma Fire Department earlier today at the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government job fair held at the north campus in Gray.

Sounds like there was lots of interest in the many open positions within the various departments of Terrebonne Parish Government.

If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, please reach out to us at 985-873-6391. We currently have 8 open entry-level firefighter positions.

Many other jobs are available within TPCG; you can check them out at the link below.

https://www.tpcg.org/jobs

07/23/2026

🚨EMERGENCY INCIDENT 🚨

This morning at approximately 7:25 a.m., the City of Houma Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 600 block of Wortham Way.

While responding from South Houma Station located on St. Charles Street, the crew of Ladder 1 observed significant smoke visible from the intersection of Valhi Boulevard and immediately advised that they were responding to a working fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack while additional units responded to the scene. Due to morning traffic and ongoing construction throughout the area, some responding units experienced delays. Crews established a water supply, deployed attack lines, and forced entry into the home to begin fire suppression operations.

As more personnel arrived, Incident Command was established, and a 2nd alarm was requested due to the severity of the fire, bringing additional resources to the scene.

During firefighting operations, crews observed that the fire had vented through the roof near the rear of the residence, allowing rapid fire extension throughout the structure. The home's roof, which was equipped with solar panels, quickly became unstable as fire conditions worsened. Shortly thereafter, significant portions of the roof collapsed.

With structural integrity compromised, firefighters were ordered to withdraw from the building and transition to a defensive strategy. Aerial master streams were placed into operation to reach fire hidden beneath the collapsed roofing materials while command staff developed a revised suppression plan.

Firefighters remained on scene for an extended period conducting overhaul operations and attempting to salvage any recoverable property. Despite the efforts of responding crews, the home was deemed a total loss due to extensive fire, heat, and water damage.

Thankfully, the family was not home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.

The timing of the fire occurred during our normal shift change, resulting in personnel from two shifts being available to respond. This provided nearly double our typical staffing levels for a major incident of this magnitude.

Fire Chief Mark Stevenson wanted to commend the many off-duty and oncoming personnel who responded without hesitation and without administrative direction. Their willingness to answer the call provided much-needed support and relief to crews operating under challenging conditions.

The City of Houma Fire Department would also like to thank our partner agencies for their assistance:

Houma Police Department
Terrebonne Parish Communications District E-911
Acadian Ambulance
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government-Electric and Solid Waste Divisions

Finally, we would like to extend a special thank you to the residents of the surrounding neighborhood who supported our firefighters throughout the incident and provided encouragement to crews working in the rehabilitation area.

07/22/2026

🚨EMERGENCY INCIDENT 🚨

Houma Fire Department is currently on the scene of a working structure fire on Wortham Way on the west side of Houma.

An update will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Please remain clear of the area.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

07/17/2026

🚨EMERGENCY INCIDENT 🚨

The Houma Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 1:32 p.m. to a reported vehicle fire in a shed attached to a residence in the 100 block of Hellier Street on Houma's east side.

The first arriving unit found a passenger vehicle parked in a covered shed with an active fire in the engine compartment. Ladder 3 arrived shortly thereafter and initiated fire attack operations. Firefighters brought the fire under control within approximately five minutes of arrival.

The fire was contained to the vehicle and did not spread to the residence or other structures. However, the attached shed sustained minor smoke and heat damage.

The homeowner was at the residence and had been working on the vehicle when the fire started. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

No injuries were reported.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

07/11/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY INCIDENT🚨

In the early morning hours of Friday, July 10, 2026, the Houma Fire Department responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Cherbourg Street on Houma’s east side.

As crews left the station, just a few blocks away, firefighters observed heavy black smoke and flames reaching above the treetops. Due to the size and severity of the fire, a second alarm was immediately requested, bringing additional personnel and equipment to the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the rear of the home heavily involved in fire. Crews deployed a large-capacity hose line in an attempt to quickly knock down the flames; however, they encountered significant challenges gaining access to the structure. Nearly all windows and steel doors had been fortified and secured with plywood and interior bracing, creating a major obstacle for firefighting operations.

To control the fire while access efforts continued, the Incident Commander ordered the deployment of a master stream device. Additional handlines were used to protect neighboring properties and prevent the fire from spreading.

Once entry was achieved, the master stream operation was discontinued and firefighters entered the structure to conduct a primary search while additional crews initiated interior fire attack operations.

Thankfully, the search confirmed that the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. Some residents on the street were forced to remain at home, unable to leave while crews worked to bring the fire under control. As soon and safely possible equipment and apparatus on the dead-end roadway were moved to allow residents to get out of the neighborhood.
The structure sustained heavy damage and is considered a total loss.

Investigators from Houma Fire were onscene to conduct a thurough investigation. The investigation is still ongoing at the time of this post.

The Houma Fire Department would like to thank all responding personnel for their hard work and dedication under difficult conditions. We would also like to thank the Terrebonne Parish Communications District E-911, Houma Police Department, Acadian Ambulance, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government gas department, and Entergy Louisiana for the assistance this AM.

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07/04/2026

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Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

05/04/2026

📣EMERGENCY INCIDENT 📣

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Houma Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 200 block of Jackson Street.

Upon arrival, crews observed smoke coming from the roof and flames visible from a side door. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control using water carried on the apparatus; however, damage had already occurred to the laundry room area.

A primary search of the residence was conducted with negative results. The homeowner arrived on scene shortly thereafter.

No injuries were reported. The fire has been determined to have originated in a dryer located in the laundry room.

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

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600 Wood Street
Houma, LA
70360

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http://www.houmafire.com/

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