Mire Volunteer Fire Department

06/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mire Volunteer Fire Department/Acadia Parish Fire District 7 Protection Rating Improves to Class 3

MIRE, LA — June 1, 2026 — Acadia Parish Fire District No. 7 is proud to announce that the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) has officially upgraded the Mire Area Public Protection Classification (PPC) from a Class 4 to a Class 3, effective July 1, 2026.

The improved classification reflects the continued commitment of Acadia Parish Fire District No. 7 and the Mire Volunteer Fire Department to enhancing fire protection services and emergency response capabilities for the residents and businesses of the Mire community.

According to PIAL's classification report, Fire District No. 7 earned an overall score of 78.07, placing the district within the requirements for a Class 3 rating.

What This Means for Property Owners
Beginning July 1, 2026, all properties located within the graded area and within the required distance of a recognized fire station will qualify for Class 3 fire protection ratings. In many cases, improved fire protection classifications may positively impact homeowners' and commercial property insurance premiums, depending on individual insurance carriers and policy provisions.

Additionally, PIAL noted that credit is being allowed for water hauling operations, and the distance requirement to standard fire hydrants has been waived for the graded area.

Recognized Fire Stations in the Rating
Acadia Parish Fire District No. 7
Station 1 – 5248 Mire Highway, Rayne
Station 2 – 6071 Grand Prairie Highway, Rayne
Automatic Aid Station
Acadia Parish Fire District No. 6 Station 3 – 6498 Church Point Highway, Branch

A Community Achievement
"This improvement is the result of years of dedication by our firefighters, board members, and community partners who continuously work to strengthen fire protection services for our residents," said Fire Chief Shannon Richard of Mire Volunteer Fire Department. "Achieving a Class 3 rating demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest level of service possible while helping make our community safer."

Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers after July 1, 2026, to determine whether the improved fire protection classification may affect their insurance rates.

For additional information regarding the classification change, please contact Acadia Parish Fire District No. 7 or the Mire Volunteer Fire Department.

05/26/2026

Thanks to Slemco and all those who supported and voted for us!

Drumroll, please.....Announcing our first-ever, customer selected, Operation Round Up grants for first responder organizations in Acadiana. Each of the first responder organizations listed here will receive grants of up to $10,000 for equipment they need to help keep Acadiana and themselves safe during and after emergencies. Help us congratulate each of them! Thank you to the thousands of SLEMCO customers who voluntarily fund Operation Round Up each month by rounding their electric bills up to the nearest dollar. Your contributions will help Acadiana communities for years to come by funding these grants. Now, THAT'S what business/community partnerships are all about! Whoop!! Whoop!!

05/10/2026

6:30pm Update: One lane is open and Mire units have left the scene. LSP is on the scene.

Higginbotham Hwy at Wikoff Cove Rd is closed due to a major crash involving a pedestrian.

05/06/2026

Mire Vol. Fire Department is in the running for a $10,000 grant from SLEMCO. Please go to the link and VOTE!! Voting will take place from May 1-May 22. Thank you for always supporting us. https://slemco.com/first-responder-grants/

05/05/2026

837am scene is secure. There will be an extended emergency presence at the scene, but all surrounding areas are safe and returned to normal.

***Emergency HAZMAT Situation***

800am leak is controlled.

735am
Lexington Dr, including all businesses in that area,are being evacuated due to an uncontrolled boron trifluoride UN 1008 leak.

Interstate and Mire Hwy are open as of now.

Mire Fire, Duson Fire, Lafayette HAZMAT, Acadia SO, Lafayette SO, Acadian Ambulance, and State Police HAZMAT assisting.

05/02/2026

It's time to vote! Use your SLEMCO account number to vote for the organization of your choice from the list below. You must be a SLEMCO member to vote. You can only vote once. You'll need your SLEMCO account number to vote. Before voting for your favorite applicant, take a look at what projects each organization is hoping to fund. Voting ends on May 22nd.

Organizations with the top five number of votes will each receive a grant of up to $10,000 to fund special projects in their departments. Funding for the grants comes from thousands of SLEMCO customers who voluntarily round their monthly electric bills up to the nearest dollar. With an average yearly contribution of just $6, our customers have provided grants to 5,158 individuals and organizations totaling $8.6 million, since 1995.

Vote here: slemco.com/first-responder-grants

List of Applicants:

• Arnaudville Volunteer Fire Department
• Acadia/Evangeline Fire Protection District
• Broussard Fire Department
• Cajun F.O.O.L.S.
• Coulee Croche Firefighters Association
• Duson Volunteer Fire Department
• Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Iberia Parish Fire District Association
• Judice Volunteer Fire Department
• Mire Volunteer Fire Department
• Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department
• Ville Platte Volunteer Fire Department

04/19/2026

4/18/26 1053pm

**Roadway Advisory**

Starting in the 2100 block of Osage Trail (near the intersection of Faul Cove Rd) heading north is a slippery mush with this rain.

Travel in this area is not advised unless absolutely necessary.

There have been multiple traffic related issues already and will only get worse.

04/14/2026

This week, we honor the voices behind the scenes—our dedicated Acadia 911 dispatchers!

Before sirens sound and units arrive, our dispatchers are already at work—supporting first responders with critical information, clear communication, and steady guidance.

You are an essential part of every call and every outcome.
Your voice is our lifeline, and your work makes everything we do possible.

We appreciate you this week and every week.💛🖤