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July 19, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Four Alarm Fire at 1735 First Street

On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 2:28 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call reporting a residential fire at 1735 First Street.  The first NOFD company arrived at 2:35 a.m. to find a blighted unoccupied home heavily involved in flames which had extended to neighboring homes and immediately struck a second alarm at 2:33 a.m., and a third alarm at 2:40 a.m.  

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July 18, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Engine House Renovations and Temporary Relocations

The City of New Orleans has been in the process of conducting much needed renovations and upgrades to several New Orleans Fire Department 
(NOFD) engine house locations. Most recently renovations have been completed at both Engine 38 (4940 Clara St.) and Engine 27/Ladder 11 (2118 Elysian Fields Ave.), allowing NOFD Fire Operations personnel to move back into their respective permanent quarters.  

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July 9, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Firefighters Respond to a Two Alarm Fire at the Days Inn Hotel

On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 3:00 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at the Days Inn Hotel. 
The first responding fire company arrived at 4180 Old Gentilly Road at 3:05 pm to find a two-story hotel with smoke coming from the first and second floors through several  windows. The hotel has 60 rooms and 30 were occupied at the time of the fire with approximately 60 guests. 

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July 8, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

New Orleans Fire Department Promotional Exercise

On Friday, July 8, 2022 the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) held a promotional ceremony. The ceremony was conducted at the recently constructed New Orleans Firefighter’s Local 632 Union Hall

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June 24, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two Alarm Fire in the 4500 Block of Frenchman St.

On Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:34am, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call reporting a residential fire in the 4500 block of Frenchman St. Dispatched immediately, the first NOFD company arrived on the scene of 4514 Frenchman St. 

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June 16, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two-Alarm Fire in Abandoned Apartment Complex at 13667 Chef Menteur Hwy

On Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 3:23 am, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a report of fire in a three-story abandoned apartment complex located at 13667 Chef Menteur Hwy.

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June 14, 2022 | From City of New Orleans

CITY RECEIVES $155 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL FUNDING

After months of negotiation and dialogue with community residents, the City of New Orleans today announced it has received $155 million in federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 

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May 18, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Battled Two Multiple Alarm Fires

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 1:25 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call to 2104 Springbrook Lane reporting a fire in a vacant apartment building. Upon arrival, firefighters found fire in two different locations and immediately struck a second alarm.

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May 16, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Firefighter Recruitment Initiative

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is actively in search of highly motivated individuals who are eager to serve the citizens of New Orleans. Prospective candidates can expect an extremely rewarding and exciting new career path. The starting salary for Fire Recruit (Class Code 7209) is $33,111.00 annually.

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May 3, 2022 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Fire Onboard the Steamboat Natchez

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 8:05 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a fire onboard a boat. The first company arrived on the scene of 7300 Jourdan Rd. at 8:10 pm. and found heavy smoke exiting the Steamboat Natchez. 

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