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The NOFD has a long history of dedicated service to the New Orleans community and this continues today. The number of fires and the manner in which we deal with fires have changed over time, so it makes sense that our duties have evolved to adapt to this change. However, our 20-year-old NOFD mission statement remains the same:

“The NOFD will respond to all emergency situations in the City of New Orleans to protect and save life and property. Further, the Department will strive to reduce the incidence of fire and the loss of life and injuries to civilians and fire personnel.”

As you can see our mission is to protect the community from the devastating effects of fire. Of course, one of those methods is to extinguish them but, we are more cost-effective when we are “proactive” in preventing them. Therefore our ultimate goal is to prevent as many fires as possible and put into place systems which allow for the earliest detection of fires rather than simply waiting until they occur. We do this to avoid greater loss of life, property and potential injuries to both firefighters and the residents we serve.

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New Orleans Fire Department
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(504) 658-4700
317 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 View on map

9:00am—4:00pm
Monday—Friday

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The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is a multi-response, professional fire protection agency with a classification of “Class 1” representing exemplary commitment to building code enforcement.

The NOFD covers 299 square miles of Greater New Orleans serving approximately 364,000 residents and is one of the best and most unique fire departments in the nation.

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Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation

We will install smoke alarms free of charge to the community.   NOFD officers will come to your home and install as many smoke alarms as needed in a residence. Batteries will also be replaced in the smoke alarms of elderly or physically challenged persons who cannot change their batteries themselves.

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Latest News

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December 5, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Ochsner Health Donates Fifty iPads to the NOFD

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, representatives from Ochsner Health visited New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Headquarters to donate fifty iPads to the NOFD. 

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November 27, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Firefighters Subdue Mid-City Three-Alarm Fire

On Wednesday, November 27, 2022, at 2:17 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a call reporting a fire in the 200 block of N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy. 

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November 26, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

On behalf of Superintendent Roman Nelson and the men and women of the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), we’d like to wish a SAFE and Happy Thanksgiving to all. Thanksgiving is a time usually reserved for relaxing and spending time with loved ones, but the holiday can become dangerous in an instant. 

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November 22, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD In-Service Promotional Ceremony

 On Friday, November 22, 2024, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) conducted an in-service promotional ceremony for twelve members being promoted to the positions of Apparatus Operator, Fire Captain and District Chief.

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November 19, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Three Alarm Fire at 720 Bourbon Street

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:44 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to reports of smoke coming from a building at the corner of Bourbon and Orleans Streets. 

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November 14, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Firefighters Save Two Dogs During One-Alarm Fire

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 9:13 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a dispatch reporting a possible fire involving a single-story, wood-framed double in the 2400 block of Music Street. 

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