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Belle Chasse Volunteer Fire Department
Belle Chasse, LA · Plaquemines Parish County
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Belle Chasse Volunteer Fire Department protects Plaquemines Parish Fire District No. 2, covering roughly 27 square miles along the west bank of the Mississippi River just south of New Orleans. Its jurisdiction runs from the Orleans and Jefferson Parish lines south toward Myrtle Grove.
Organized in 1948 and incorporated as a Louisiana non-profit corporation in 1949, the department operated purely as a volunteer force until 2010, when it transitioned to a combination model with paid driver-operators and firefighters working alongside its volunteers. Today it carries a Class 4 ISO rating and staffs roughly 24 volunteer and 28 paid firefighters.
Operating three stations, the department answers around 850 calls a year spanning fire suppression, vehicle crashes, hazardous materials, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Its fleet includes modern Rosenbauer Commander apparatus and a dedicated rescue unit.
Belle Chasse VFD is a combination department, so it draws in both volunteer members and paid driver-operators/firefighters. The department's website does not publish a formal application portal, so prospective members are best served by reaching out directly to the department.
Interested candidates can contact the department at bellechassevfd@gmail.com or through its Belle Chasse station to ask about current openings and membership requirements.
Is Belle Chasse VFD a volunteer or paid department?
It is a combination department. It operated as an all-volunteer force from 1948 until 2010, when it added paid driver-operators and firefighters. Today it staffs roughly 24 volunteers and 28 paid firefighters.
How do I apply or join?
The department does not list a formal online application. Prospective volunteers and firefighters should contact the department directly at bellechassevfd@gmail.com to ask about openings and membership.
How many stations does the department operate?
Belle Chasse VFD runs three stations covering about 27 square miles of the northern west bank of Plaquemines Parish, south of New Orleans.
How busy is the department?
It averages around 850 calls per year, including fires, vehicle crashes, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies.
What kinds of incidents will I respond to?
Members respond to fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical calls, and public assistance across Plaquemines Parish Fire District No. 2.