A written examination will be given in approximately ninety (90) days, on a competitive basis to approved applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Entry Level Firefighter in accordance with the provisions of the Mu...

STFD#3 would like to commend our Paramedic/EMTs-- Eddie Rodriguez, Chris Riggs, Lance Lopez, and Winston LaBranch, as well as the staff of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, for their team work in saving the life of a bicyclist who was struck by a car on Hwy. 190 in Lac...

On Friday, October 18th, Chahta Ima Elementary School in Lacombe hiked the trace to Station 31 for their annual Fire Prevention/Fire Education field trip. The students and teachers attended a puppet show with "Fire Marshal Bill" and "Sparky" to learn tips on how to pre...

On July 20, 2019, Captain Mike Guillot will have 10 years of service with St. Tammany Fire District 3. Captain Guillot received his 10 year pin at the July 10th BOC meeting.  Congratulations Captain Guillot.

Captain Jim McQuilkin was recognized for his May 28, 2019 confirmation to Captain. Captain McQuilkin received his Captain’s badge at the July 10th BOC meeting. He has a total of 23 years in the fire industry. Congratulations Captain Jim McQuilkin.

It is now summer time.  It’s hot and dry and people want to burn in their back yards to get rid of their leaves and branches or clear a wooded lot.

Remember, the underbrush and grasses are dry and provide a fuel for the fires,  which can spread quickly and get out of...

STFD3 attended the Memorial Day service at the Lacombe VFW.  It was an honor to be invited once again by the VFW to honor the past Veterans that have served our country.
It was also an honor to accept the VFW’s Firefighter of the Year award for one of our own, Captain/...

STFD3 would like to congratulate one of our Captains, James “Jim” McQuilkin, for recently passing his Civil Service test period as a probationary captain.

Captain McQuilkin is now a confirmed captain with our department. 

Captain McQuilkin has been, and will continue t...

Recently, our Paramedics & EMTs responded to a CPR call of an elderly patient.  The medics were able to obtain a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) on the patient and transport to the hospital for further advanced care. We hope & pray that the patient will / has...