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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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February 3, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Fire at S&WB Facility

On Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:08 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire at 1001 Basin St. NOFD personnel arrived at the location, a New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) facility behind the Mahalia Jackson Theater, at 10:11 a.m.

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January 24, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Space Heater Causes Two-Alarm Fire with Fatality in Algiers

On Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:55 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Operations personnel were dispatched to the scene of a report of smoke coming from a neighbor's home at 1808-10 Diane Street in Algiers.

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January 20, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Fireplace the Source of Residential Fire in NOE

On Monday, January 20, 2025, at 9:20 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 7800 block of Brevard Ave. in New Orleans East (NOE).

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January 18, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Fire at Former Six Flags Sight Draws the Attention of NOE Residents

 A fire on the tracks of a roller coaster at the former Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East (NOE) has garnered the attention of NOE residents and motorists driving by. 

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January 17, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT COLD WEATHER FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Next week, we expect to experience our lowest temperatures in quite some time. The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) would like to remind all citizens not to compromise their safety to keep warm. Below is a list of Winter Fire Safety Tips to keep in mind:

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January 8, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm Fire on Toledano St.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 12:37 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a call reporting a residential fire in the 3000 block of Toledano St. Dispatched immediately, the first NOFD unit arrived on the scene at 12:40 p.m.

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