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Congratulations to Brian Lutman for successfully passing both his written and practical exams and receiving his EMT-Basic!
Brian is also certified in Firefighter II and HAZMAT Operations level.
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, St. Tammany Fire District 3 (Lacombe, LA) personnel used an abandoned, dilapidated home for a live structure fire training exercise. The donated home, located on Bell Park Rd. in Lacombe set the stage for a real life training evolution. Objects in the home were lit to allow firefighters to observe the stages of fire growth, and practice extinguishing techniques. Eventually the fire was allowed to spread and the entire structure became fully involved. Firefighters surrounded the home and let the structure burn completely while stopping fire spread into the woods and surrounding structures. St. Tammany Fire District 3 takes safety seriously during all training evolutions and no injuries were reported. Fire District 3 takes pride in these live burns, as we are one of a select few in St. Tammany Parish who use actual buildings and structures for live training.
On Friday, December 16, 2011, St. Tammany Fire District 3 responded to 27417 Hwy 190 (Lischmans Grocery parking lot) for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office, firefighters found a 2 door pick-up truck with smoke and flames coming from
the engine and passenger compartment. Firefighters quickly deployed a hose line, bringing the fire under control. No exposures were present upon the fire departments arrival. The driver and two dogs were in the vehicle, but escaped with minor injury. The engine compartment sustained heavy damage, and the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
STFD3 Battles Fast Moving Woods Fire
On Monday, November 14, 2001, St. Tammany Fire District 3 personnel responded to the report of a woods fire. Upon arrival, District 3 personnel found a large, fast moving woods fire in progress. Fire personnel quickly deployed hose lines to extinguish the fire. Firefighters and fire apparatus were also staged at the NORTH Institute to protect that structure. The facility was eventually evacuated to protect staff and patients. Vehicles near the wood line at the Louisiana Heart Hospital Medical Office II were moved as a precaution, but the fire never got that close. Forestry was called, and they established plow line that eventually contained the fire. The fire was apparently started after some heavy equipment knocked over a power line. The fire continued to smolder for days, but diminished after some heavy rainfall.
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As we start to experience colder weather, we encourage you to review and practice these cold weather and holiday safety tips.
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January:
16th MLK Day
February:
2nd Groundhog Day
14th Valentine's Day
20th President's Day
21st Mardi Gras
Next Meeting:
February 8, 2012 _ 5:30pm
Location:
27690 Main St, Lacombe, LA
Our meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month. Dates and times are subject to change.
Child Seat Installation
Theresa Artigue is a certified Car Seat Safety Tech. With this certification, she
can help install a child car seat or make sure your installation is done correctly. Schedule a consultation: tartigue_stfd3.com or (985) 882-5977
On 1/20/2011, Luis Rodriguez-Hernandez was found guilty in the murder of Firefighter & Paramedic Mario Scramuzza. Mario, A Firefighter & Paramedic with St. Tammany Fire Distirct 3 was found murdered in February of 2009. Three others suspects; including Mario's wife Gina, will face trail throughout the year. Hernandez will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Knowledge is the strongest weapon in the fire and life safety educator's arsenal against death, injury, and property loss. Transferring knowledge to the public, and translating it into simple actions for people to take, is at the heart of the public educator. The objective of our fire prevention/life safety program is to achieve a level that truly teaches the community proper messages and behaviors. Lessons should include solid educational activities that involve the participants in the decision making and learning excersises. Lessons must be well tested and documented to provide evidence that the resources provided actually produce something of value for the community and our departments' invested time and efforts. Having a comprehensive fire prevention/life safety education program means providing educational opportunities in a variety of settings. Whether in schools, community meetings or events, or through marketing media such as PSA's or printed materials, quality education must be age appropriate and in a form that will capture interest. Our educational efforts should raise their level of consciousness about safety and ultimately change the behavior of targeted populations to reduce the risk and loss from fire and other injuries.
Charles A Flynn
Fire Chief
The purpose of fire prevention/life safety eduation is clear; to prevent situations from starting. In reality, it might be said tha there is no such thing as an accident when it comes to most fires, injuries, or death. There are only caused occurrences. Consider this premise: In Webser's Dictionary we find the word "accident" to mean "an event occurring by chance." Winning the lottery is an accident. Having a fire is not. Nearly every fire or injry is the result of carelessness. The events we commonly refer to as accdental are really controllable and avoidable. Our goal at st. Tammany Fire District 3 is to create a fire and injury free community for everyone. Stefaine Bestor
Stefaine Bestor came to us from Preston, MN after Hurricane Katrina. After donating her time she decided
to make Southeast Louisiana her permanent home. With her experience as an EMT-Basic, 17 years as a public educator, and a Master's Degree in education, Stefaine was appointed our Fire Prevention and Public Education Officer. Stefaine is also a certified Firefighter and Paramedic.
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The field of Firefighting and EMS bring about many new oppourtunities and a chance to help make a positive impact on the community you serve. Your help is greatly appreciated and welcomed in this fire department. Keep in mind that the field of Firefighting and EMS can bring about rigorous activities and emergency situations may accur at anytime. You are expected to help with normal everyday activies such as station duties, as well as assisting on emergency scenes. For quality control, criminal records may be done on incoming applications. After reviewing your application, you will be contacted with more information and an interview will be set up. For more information on applications, contact administration at (985) 882-5977.
Civil Service Board Members
Please print and complete the following documents for submission to our office administrator.
Eugenie Simpson
Vice - Chairman
College List
Lee Hinson
Chairman
Fire Department
(985) 882-5977 Ext:104
Bernard Lusch
Member
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Station 31
60267 S. 8th Street, Lacombe, LA 70445
Station 32
60373 S. Mill Rd., Lacombe, LA 70445
Station 33
64110 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445
In 1991, The St. Tammany Parish Police Jury adopted several ordinances which amended the parish's nuisance and fire prevention laws. The changes state that it shall no longer be considered a violation of the applicable ordinances to burn leaves and other yard debris such as pine needles, pine cones, shrubs, brush, and cut lumber on home sites within the geographical boundaries of St. Tammany Fire District 3, provided certain restrictions are followed.
The ordinance does not allow burning of household trash and garbage, nor does it permit burning of any sort of land clearing and/or construction sites. No materials that create black toxic smoke, such as; tires, rubber, asphalt, plastics, and petroleum products may be used to accelerate the fire.
It should also be understood by the property owner that even if the fire is not in violation of parish code, it may still be a violation of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's "Air Quality Regulations." Compliance with the parish ordinances is no protection against being cited/fined by the D.E.Q.
The regulations are :
· The fire shall not me greater than 8ft in diameter.
· The height of burning material shall not be greater than 4ft.
· Burning shall only occur between sunrise and one hour before sunset.
· The fire site shall be attended at all times.
· A functional water hose attached to an operating water supply shall be located next to the fire.
· The fire site shall be at least 10ft from the property line.
· There shall be no more than one fire site per home site or parcel of land.
· The fire site shall be located at least 50ft from any structure. If closer than 50ft, a container must be used.
The preceeding information is for informative pourposes only. It is not a burn permit, nor does it give you permission to burn in violation of any other local or state regulations.
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St. Tammany Fire District 3
PO Box 849
Lacombe, LA 70445
Business: (985) 882-5977
Emergency: 911
Tel: (985) 882-3902
Fax: (985) 882-3394
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