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RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE
Saturday, January 14, 2012 just before 10PM, St Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 units and personnel were dispatched to the 63000 block of Hwy 11 in Pearl River for a residential structure fire. First unit that arrived on scene advised heavy fire with flames already shooting through the roof. The fire was placed under control within an hour of first units arriving on scene. Fire District 1 (Slidell) assisted with water and man power.
The cause is undetermined and the home was a total loss. Doesn't appear that the home was completely occupied at the time of the fire.
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LIVE FIRE TRAINING
On December 28, 2011 personnel got together to participate in a final live fire training exercise for the 2011 year. Peronnel participated in several drills and evolutions through out the night focusing mainly on fire behavior and fire attack methods.
THANKSGIVING STRUCTURE FIRE
On November 24, 2011 at approximately 9:22PM, St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 responded to Ave. D in Pearl River for a structure fire. Upon arrival, units found an abandoned shed fully involved in fire. Housed in and around the building was misc. "junk" items. St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 (Slidell) was requested to assist with man power as well as water. The fire was extinguished and fire was contained to the site. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
I-59 VEHICLE WRECK
At 12:10am on Friday, October 21, 2011 STFPD 11, Pearl River PD and State Police responded to I-59 north bound near MM 4 for a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. When personnel arrived on scene, they found a black Cadillac lodged under the trailer portion of the tractor trailer. The single occupant (white female) was out of the vehicle, complained of no injuries and was placed into police custody. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injuried also. The vehicle was towed out from under the trailer and the interstate was allowed to be completely opened. The right lane of the interstate was closed during the duration of the incident.
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WINTER WEATHER
Safety Tips
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New Year Safety
HAPPY NEW YEAR
2012
Always have adult supervision when shooting fireworks. Always wear eye protection. Make sure the area is safe for the use of fireworks. Alcohol and fireworks do NOT mix; Always have a designated shooter. Follow the instructions on the labels and use common sense. Never aim or point fireworks at another person. Always have a water source near by to extinguish small fires. Call 9-1-1 immediately if a fire goes out of control. Never shoot fireworks in our out of a glass or metal container. Light one firework at a time and never attempt to re-light a dud. Never place any part of your body over a firework at anytime. Never experiment with or make your own fireworks. PLEASE Do NOT drink and drive. Have a designated driver or call a cab.
Winter Weather Safety
CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
Did you know that 9 out of 10 Child Safety Restraints are installed improperly? That's huge when it comes to keeping our children safe when in a vehicle. At St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 we have two national certified Child Restraint Technicians who can help you properly install your childs car seat. If you are interested in this assistance you may contact us at 985.863.3132 to set up an appointment or complete the form below.
Form Below: For subject please type "Child Restraint" and in the message, be sure to add your phone number, number of children and their age, weight and height. Someone will be in touch with you soon!!!
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TWO VEHICLE CRASH, TWO INJURED
7:40am, Monday, April 18th, Medic 112, Engine 111 and other personnel responded to I-59, Southbound just past mile marker 3 for a two vehicle crash. Upon arrival, one vehicle was found upright in the center of the interstate, the other on its side off the side of the road. The driver of grey vehicle refused transport to a hospital, however the driver and passenger of the white vehicle where both transported to a hospital for further evaluation. The Louisiana State Police were handling the investigation.
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FIRE HOSE TESTING UNDERWAY
As part of our obligation to the community, PIAL and NFPA; testing off all of our hose used for firefighting is currently underway. Hose testing is required annually or as needed if hose is suspected to be damaged. Hose is stretched out and charged to a pre determined pressure and any hose that fails is immediately removed from service. We hope to have all of the hose tested by no later than the end of May.
VEHICLE ROLLOVER: NO INJURIES
At 10:15pm, Friday, April 8th Medic 112 & Engine 111 responded to an overturned vehicle on Old Hwy 11. Units arrived on scene along with Pearl River Police Dept. and found patient out of the vehicle. The driver refused transport via ambulance. The vehicle apparently left the roadway on the opposite side and in an attempt to correct the vehicle; it flipped forward landing in the front yard of a residence.
CONGRATS: LSU CERTIFICATIONS
HAZMAT Ops
Fire Officer 1
HAZMAT Awareness
Congratulations to the following employees for taking and passing the following LSU certifications. Most of these members have already began preparing to take additional tests.
Mitchell Geissler
Steve Harden
Roy Smith
Craig Aucoin
Jeremiah Huss
Don Marsh
Craig Revon
Sidney Anderson
Matt Berkins
Adam Brickeen
Jack Dockery
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ABANDONED STORAGE SHED FIRE
At approximately 1:00pm on Sunday, May 1st, units responded to the 3700 block of Murray Rd. for what was originally reported as a grass fire nearing a structure. When units arrived on scene they discovered that a large abandoned storage shed was on fire with a near by RV also catching fire. Firefighters made a quick attack on the RV saving it, however the abandoned shed was fully involved prior to our arrival and burned to the ground. Owner of the RV said he had left to get groceries and when he returned everything was on fire.
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VEHICLE EXTRICATION CLASS
On Saturday, April 30th personnel from St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 as well as members currently in the firefighter 1 class participated in vehicle extrication training. This training teaches the students what tools they should use and how they should be used in certain situations. Vehicle extrication is the process of removing the vehicle from around a person that has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, when conventional means of exit are impossible or unadvisable.
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CHIEF DAVID SMITH 9/18/1967 - 4/25/2011
Monday, April 25th we learned some sad news from our neighboring fire district, fire district no. 1 (Slidell). Battalion Chief David Smith, long time employee of fire district no. 1 had his life cut short in a senseless murder. We know that time will heal the pain but we will never forget Chief Smith and his 23 years of service in the fire service. Chief Smith was laid to rest May 4th in Slidell. May you rest in peace for eternity.
P.R. EASTER EGG HUNT
On Saturday, April 23rd, St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 participated in the Pearl River easter egg hunt. We brought out Sparky to shake hands, give hugs and to take pictures. We also demonstrated our 75 ft. aerial, discussed fire safety with the visitors and helped children learn about fire safety and escaping their homes in the event of a house fire using our Fire Safety House. Personnel were also on hand to discuss the upcoming millage renewal and to promote a YES vote.
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STRUCTURE FIRE - APRIL 22ND
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At approximately 1:30am on Friday, April 22nd, units from St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 responded to the 800 block of Buck Run on a fully involved structure fire. The type of structure was a double wide trailer with an add on. Units first arriving on the scene began an aggressive attack to diminish the heat and fire. The fire took approximately 30 minutes to be placed under control. Unfortunately the structure was a complete loss, having been burning for minutes prior to a neighbor reporting the fire but fortunately the home owner was out of town at the time. Cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. In total, 14 firefighters, 3 firefighting apparatus and an ambulance helped to extinguish the fire.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 STFPD 11 along with Pearl River PD responded to I-59 NB near MM 6 for single vehicle motor vehicle accident. Units arrived on scene to find a silver Dodge pick up truck lying on the driver side. The driver (adult male) was out of the vehicle. The driver was transported via fire district 11 EMS to Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore. The extent of the driver's injuries and condition is unknown. The Pearl River Police Department was handling the investigation.
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At approximately 6:20pm on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 units and personnel from FD11 responded to the 64000 block of Nelson Rd. for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, units found a single story structure with smoke and flames showing. Hoselines were immediately deployed and firefighters made a quick attack on the fire. The fire was knocked out within 10 minutes however the structure sustained plenty of damage to the kitchen area with heavy smoke and water damage to much of the remainder of the structure. Two people were at the home at the time of the fire but did make it out safely. One person was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Tuesday, June 7th around 12:25pm Medic 112, Engine 111 & Engine 112 along with Acadian EMS and PRPD responded to Hwy 41 for a two vehicle head on crash. Both drivers were transported via EMS to local hospitals for further evaluation. Both vehicles sustained major damage to the front and engine compartments.
Wednesday, June 8th Medic 112, Engine 111 & Engine 112 along with Acadian EMS, PRPD, LSP, STPSO and Fire District 1 responded to Hwy 1090 for a single vehicle crash. Units found a mini van on its driver side with the driver trapped. The driver was extricated and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
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ROOM AND CONTENTS FIRE
At approximately 12:50pm on Monday, June 6 units and personnel responded to the 39000 block of Mattie Rd. for a room and contents fire. Upon arrival, units reported light smoke showing from the house, immediately attacked the fire extinguishing it in just seconds. The fire apparently started in a trash can in a pantry area spreading to the floor and wall causing minor damage. The remainder of the home was affected by smoke and water damage. The homeowner was home at the time of the fire and did make it out of the home uninjured.
100+ ACRE WOODS FIRE
Thursday, May 12th, units from fire district 11, fire district 7, fire district 1 and forestry spent hours trying to put a large woods fire under control. The fire originated near E. Powerline Rd. and quickly spread along a path down Pine St. Ext. The flames at times were whipped by the wind and along with dry conditions allowed the fire to reach to the tops of many trees. Plows from foresty cut lines to protect homes and to keep the fire from spreading while other personnel fought to extinguish the fire and prevent spot fires from causing more problems. Some private properties received minor damage but we are happy to report that no homes were damaged and no injuries were reported.
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WOODS FIRE WITH HOMES THREATENED
Around 11:50am on Saturday May 7th, units responded to Chris Kennedy Rd for a large woods fire threatening homes, barns, vehicles and farm equipment. The fire expanded more than 100 acres and spread down nearby Tedd Kennedy Rd., and the end of Central Ave. The fire was placed under control by several different fire districts as well as forestry who dug a plow line around the perimeter of the fire. Heavy smoke and some fire are likely in the area for several days so people should use caution in the area. Personnel will continue to monitor the location to ensure fire stays within the plow lines. Homes were threatened but fortunately none received damage. Some minor equipment damage was reported in the area.
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LARGE DEBRIS PILE FIRE
On Wednesday, May 4th, firefighters from fire district 11, fire district 1 and West Hancock responded to the area of St. Joe Rd. for a large debris pile on fire. The fire spread across the property as well as to several vehicles and piles of tires. It took personnel and equipment several hours to extinguish the fire and the place the situation under control. A large smoke plume could be seen from the fire throughout the area. Fire district 1 investigators handled the investigation. No one was injured and no homes were damaged.
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© Copyright 2011 St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11
In less than two weeks, Fire District 11 personnel and their Advanced Life Support Ambulance have responded to two calls of unresponsive patients. Arriving on scene, personnel found both times patients that were not breathing properly (respiratory arrest) and/or having hearts that were not functioning properly or completely stopped (cardiac arrest).
In the past it often happens that we respond to emergencies and no matter what we do, how much effort is put into the emergency both on scene and at the hospital; the end result is the patient doesn't make it or after hours or days in the hospital the patient ends up passing away. Advances in studies, education, training and standards both nationally and locally can be credited for the improvements in saving lives. St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 is no exception to this. We are constantly continuing education both on the fire and EMS divisions of our department with much more upcoming training for our personnel. Please check out press release recently submitted to the media to read about how our trained and professional personnel recently helped to save lives.
