Washington Parish Fire District 6

Washington Parish Fire District 6 Washington Parish Fire District #6 serves the south east part of Washington Parish. We are responsible for 52 square mile. We have 2 stations, and 8 trucks

Volunteer Fire Fighters and First Responders of Varnado, LA

During May, our crews handled 50 emergency calls and undertook training in drafting operations. Such training ensures ou...
06/02/2026

During May, our crews handled 50 emergency calls and undertook training in drafting operations. Such training ensures our firefighters remain proficient and provides valuable learning experiences for new team members, echoing the fire service’s mantra: 'Train like your life or someone else’s life depends on it, because it does.'

Fire District #6 sends our heartfelt sympathies to Lieutenant Jon Brandon, a cherished member of our team. Over the wee...
06/01/2026

Fire District #6 sends our heartfelt sympathies to Lieutenant Jon Brandon, a cherished member of our team. Over the weekend, his devoted wife Shelly left a lasting legacy as she passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Shelly was an integral part of our Fire Department family from day one, earning a special place in our hearts that will never fade. As we mourn, we ask that you hold Jon and their children close in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

The month of April was another busy month for our crews. Crews responded to approximately 54 incidents in April. Inciden...
05/07/2026

The month of April was another busy month for our crews. Crews responded to approximately 54 incidents in April. Incidents ranges from medical calls, brush fires, house fires, industrial fires, wrecks, and more. Our firefighters work hard everyday to give the residents of our district the best service possible when they have to show up. Along with the calls and every day task, the administration put in close to forty hours of work getting information together to send into Property Insurance Association of Louisiana for this year’s upcoming fire rating. Our goal is to ultimately lower the fire rating for our district as low as we possibly can, or to at a minimum maintain the rating that we already have. The rating is very important not only to the department, but also to the community. The lower we are able to get the rating, the more residents can save on the ever rising cost of homeowners and businesses insurance. We work hard trying to constantly improve so that we can have the best chance possible to lower our rating. Last but not least, we want to thank the community for supporting your fire department and helping it to continue to have the ability to continue to improve.

Our crews were actively engaged in March, responding to 51 incidents. A significant number of these calls involved large...
04/07/2026

Our crews were actively engaged in March, responding to 51 incidents. A significant number of these calls involved large woods fires that necessitated a multi-agency response. Although we have experienced multiple rounds of rain, the area remains drought-stricken. As we transition to drier conditions, residents are reminded to be mindful of outdoor burning. Should a fire spiral out of control, dial 911 to facilitate a prompt response from our teams. We are always prepared to respond to any call for assistance.

03/27/2026

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1107 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
..CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY...

LAZ034>037-039-046>048-071-076-079>086-MSZ068>071-077-080>082-
280615-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FW.W.0004.260328T1600Z-260329T0000Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Northern Tangipahoa-
Southeast St. Tammany-Northern St. Tammany-
Southwestern St. Tammany-Central Tangipahoa-Lower Tangipahoa-
Northern Livingston-Southern Livingston-Western Ascension-
Eastern Ascension-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-Walthall-Pearl River-
Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
1107 AM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS FOR ALL OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND
PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Red Flag
Warning for crtical fire conditions due to a combination of strong
northerly winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM
to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana,
St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East
Baton Rouge, Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa,
Walthall, Southeast St. Tammany, Pearl River, Northern St.
Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Hancock, Central
Tangipahoa, Harrison, Lower Tangipahoa, Jackson, Northern
Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension and Eastern
Ascension.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior

03/12/2026

The Washington Parish Fire Chiefs Association would like to extend our sincere thanks to the communications officers of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and dedication last night.

Dispatchers coordinated responses to approximately 33 weather-related incidents across the parish, ensuring that fire districts, Washington Parish Public Works, and local utility companies were notified and able to respond appropriately. Their professionalism and coordination played a critical role in keeping our community safe.

We would also like to thank all first responders who worked throughout the night to help ensure our roadways were safe for the citizens of Washington Parish.

If you observe any hazards or storm-related issues, please contact the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-839-3434 so the appropriate resources can be dispatched.

Thank you to everyone who continues to serve and protect our community.

— Washington Parish Fire Chiefs Association

February witnessed a notable increase in brush and woods fires, alongside several days of red flag conditions, with unit...
03/02/2026

February witnessed a notable increase in brush and woods fires, alongside several days of red flag conditions, with units responding to a total of 53 calls. The preceding mild winter has resulted in a higher-than-average vegetation level, underscoring the importance of adhering to the current burn ban.

02/25/2026

Fire officials have responded to 62 fires since Feb. 9.

02/21/2026

URGENT Weather Broadcast!!!!!!!

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1010 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026
..CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY...

LAZ034>037-039-046>048-056>060-064>071-076>090-MSZ068>071-077-
080>082-220615-
/O.NEW.KLIX.FW.W.0001.260222T1500Z-260223T0000Z/
Pointe Coupee-West Feliciana-East Feliciana-St. Helena-Washington-
Iberville-West Baton Rouge-East Baton Rouge-Assumption-St. James-
St. John The Baptist-Upper Lafourche-St. Charles-
Upper St. Bernard-Upper Terrebonne-Lower Terrebonne-
Lower Lafourche-Coastal Jefferson Parish-Lower Plaquemines-
Lower St. Bernard-Northern Tangipahoa-Southeast St. Tammany-
Western Orleans-Eastern Orleans-Northern St. Tammany-
Southwestern St. Tammany-Central Tangipahoa-Lower Tangipahoa-
Northern Livingston-Southern Livingston-Western Ascension-
Eastern Ascension-Upper Jefferson-Lower Jefferson-
Upper Plaquemines-Central Plaquemines-Wilkinson-Amite-Pike-
Walthall-Pearl River-Hancock-Harrison-Jackson-
1010 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE CONDITIONS FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AND
SOUTHERN AND COASTAL MISSISSIPPI...

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Red Flag
Warning for Dangerous Fire Conditions, which is in effect from 9
AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana,
St. Helena, Washington, Iberville, West Baton Rouge, East
Baton Rouge, Assumption, St. James, St. John The Baptist,
Upper Lafourche, St. Charles, Upper St. Bernard, Upper
Terrebonne, Lower Terrebonne, Lower Lafourche, Coastal
Jefferson Parish, Wilkinson, Lower Plaquemines, Amite, Lower
St. Bernard, Pike, Northern Tangipahoa, Walthall, Southeast
St. Tammany, Western Orleans, Pearl River, Eastern Orleans,
Northern St. Tammany, Southwestern St. Tammany, Hancock,
Central Tangipahoa, Harrison, Lower Tangipahoa, Jackson,
Northern Livingston, Southern Livingston, Western Ascension,
Eastern Ascension, Upper Jefferson, Lower Jefferson, Upper
Plaquemines and Central Plaquemines.

* WINDS...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20-25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

02/09/2026

WASHINGTON PARISH BURN BAN IN EFFECT

The Washington Parish Fire Chiefs Association would like to inform all residents that a parish-wide burn ban is now in effect due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires across our area.

We ask everyone to please respect the burn ban and help keep Washington Parish safe.

The burn ban will remain in place until conditions improve and officials announce it has been lifted.

Address

26021 Highway 21
Varnado, LA
70426

Telephone

+19857320107

Website

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