On 4/2/09, STFD3 responded to the report of a residential structure fire on Erindale Dr.  Flames were through the roof upon our arrival.  STFD3 personnel quickly made an interior and exterior attack, getting the flames under control.  The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and the cause is still under investigation.

On 4/4/09, STFD3 responded to the report of a residential structure fire on E. Birch.  STFD3 personnel quickly made an interior and exterior attack, getting the flames under control.  STFD3 was at the same structure for a small fire the previous evening.  The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and the cause is still under investigation.

On 4/8/09, STFD3 responded to a residential structure fire on Cypress St. in Slidell's area.  Fire personnel made an interior attack, extinguishing the fire. The home was unoccupied at the time.  A short in an outside electrical outlet may be the cause of the fire.

St. Tammany Fire District 3 held it's 2nd annual Open House on Saturday, April 25, 2009.  Located at 27690 Main Street in Lacombe, our open house displayed our apparatus, our personnel, and a few types of incidents we respond to; including vehicle extrication, and vehicle fires.  We promoted public safety and fire prevention utilizing our fire safety house, our brand new puppet show, and our newest member of STFD3, Sparky the Fire Dog.  We handed out door prizes donated by businesses in the community and offered free food to those who attended.  We consider this years open house a success and look forward to next year.

On Thursday, May 21, 2009, around 2:45pm St. Tammany Fire Dsitrict 3 responded to a residential structure fire at 28576 Highway 190.  Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames comming from the home.  STFD3 personnel quickly gained control of the flames while comfirming no occupants were inside.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  STFD3 responded back to the home later that evening to extinguish a rekindle.