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November 6, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Three Alarm Fire Displaces Seven People and Damages Five Homes

On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 12:12 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call reporting a fire at 1011 N. Rocheblave Street. 

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November 3, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

N.O. East Wetlands Fire Update

On Friday, November 3, 2023.  The NOFD is aware of the public concern regarding the smoke in the air from the vegetation fires in the area. Regarding the fire in New Orleans East, as previously reported by NOLA Ready, the forested wetlands fire is burning underground in an area with limited access. 

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October 18, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Three Juvenile Fatalities Suffered at Two-Alarm Fire

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a fire at a single-family dwelling in the 4900 block of America St. that tragically took the lives of three juveniles.

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October 8, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

National Fire Prevention Week "Cooking Safety Starts With You"

 October 8th-14th, 2023 is “National Fire Prevention Week” and the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) has been steadfast in making fire prevention and awareness a priority when it comes to the safety of our residents and visitors.  

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October 6, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD District Chief and Fire Captain Promotion Ceremony

On Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), led by NOFD Superintendent Roman Nelson, held a ceremony promoting seventeen members to the rank of District Chief and three to the rank of Fire Captain.

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September 27, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Tire Shop Fire on St Claude Ave Evolves to Three-Alarm

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 1:19 a.m. the Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) received a 911 call reporting a building fire in a commercial structure at the corner of St. Claude Ave and Louisa St. Dispatched at 1:20 a.m., the first New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Operations unit arrived on the scene at 1:25 a.m. 

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September 23, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm Fire at Tulane Ave Hotel

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 6:57 p.m., the Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) received a 911 call reporting a building fire in the 3900 block of Tulane Ave. 

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September 7, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Extinguishes Fire at Apartment Building in Lower Ninth Ward

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 12:46 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to the report of a building fire at 606 Egania St., in the Lower Ninth Ward. 

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August 30, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Statewide Burn Ban is Still in Effect, Please Tailgate Responsibly

As we celebrate the opening of the high school and college football season locally, the Governor’s Office and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) would like to remind everyone that a BURN BAN is still being enforced statewide. 

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