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April 22, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Firefighters Trapped in Two Alarm Fire

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 12:27am, the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call to 2430 Gladiolus Street.  Upon arrival companies found a single-story wood frame camelback heavily involved advancing toward adjacent homes.

April 4, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two-Alarm Apartment Fire at 6101 Tullis Drive

On Friday, April 04, 2014 at 5:56 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department received a 911 call reporting a fire with people trapped at 6101 Tullis Drive; Cypress Run Apartments. 

February 24, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Parade Rider Safety Positioning Devices

In response to the two unfortunate incidents of riders falling from parade floats during the Krewe of Alla parade, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) would like to remind all riders, krewe members and parade participants of the importance of wearing a safety positioning device (harness) that is tethered to the float or truck at all times.

February 15, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Garden Oaks Apartment Cease and Desist Order

Today, Saturday, February 15 2014, the State Fire Marshall issued a Cease and Desist order to go in affect at 6:00 pm for the Garden Oaks Apartments located at 13091 Chef Menteur Highway.

January 16, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Three-Alarm Fire in the 1200 Block of N. Galvez St

Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7:50 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call reporting a fire in the 1200 block of N. Galvez St. 

January 8, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

One Alarm Fire 624 Bourbon Street, Pat O’Brien’s Bar

Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at 9:34am the New Orleans Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 624 Bourbon Street, Pat O’ Brien’s Bar.

January 6, 2014 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT COLD WEATHER

The New Orleans Fire Department would like to remind all citizens with this stint of cold weather we’re experiencing, not to compromise their safety in an effort to keep warm. 

December 31, 2013 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Have A Safe New Year’s Eve

The New Orleans Fire Department would like to remind citizens that fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish.

December 24, 2013 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT COLD WEATHER

The New Orleans Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and with this stint of cold weather we’re experiencing, remind citizens not to compromise their safety in an effort to keep warm. 

December 21, 2013 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Firefighters Rescue Ship Worker in Barge Hull

On Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 07:19 a.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to 2400 Clarence Henry Truckway

Road on the First Street wharf to assist Emergency Medical Service (EMS).