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On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 3:00 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported “building fire” at the intersection of Poland Ave. and Chartres St. At 3:05 a.m., NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived at the site of the former U.S. Naval Support Activity.
As temperatures begin to drop across southeast Louisiana, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is reminding residents to take extra precautions when heating their homes. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during cold weather months, and following simple safety measures can prevent tragedy.
November 7, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:53 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire at 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived on the incident scene at the Carmel Brook Apartments, at 10:02 a.m., finding the left side of building 24 heavily involved in flames on the second and third floors.
October 30, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
For decades, “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” has been the theme echoed throughout the fire service reminding everyone to replace their smoke alarm batteries when we “Fall Back” to Standard Time each fall. With long-life, sealed lithium battery smoke alarms now being the industry standard, “Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm” is the message we want resonated.
October 22, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 5:19 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2600 block of N. Villere St. Arriving at 5:23 a.m., NOFD Fire Operations personnel found a single-story, occupied, wood-framed dwelling with fire heavily involved in the rear of the dwelling.
October 17, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a report of smoke in the area of 10300 block of Old Gentilly Rd. NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived on the scene of a vehicle salvage yard, Car Crushers (10301 Old Gentilly Rd.) at 1:35 p.m.
October 6, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
October 5th-11th is “National Fire Prevention Week.” The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) have been steadfast in making fire prevention and awareness a priority when it comes to the safety of our residents and visitors. The City of New Orleans maintains a “Class 1” Fire Protection rating from the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL).
October 3, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On today, Friday, October 3, 2025, the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) held a promotion ceremony for NOFD Recruit Class R-1-25. The class consisted of twenty-six recruits who successfully completed a twenty-two-week training regimen focused on all aspects of fire training and medical first responder. The curriculum included Structural Firefighting Techniques, Apparatus Driver Training, Hazardous Materials, and Marine Firefighting.
September 22, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 11:02 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to the Royal Sonesta Hotel on 300 Bourbon Street, after reports of a fire on the second floor in a storage room.
After more than two years of repairs and renovations, New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Engine 24 will return to its permanent location, Station 24, at 1040 Poland Ave.
Last updated: 11/3/2023 2:44:59 PM
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