We would like to express our ‘thanks’ to Harbor Freight and the Harbor Freight Giving Back program for their generous donation, which enabled us to purchase a pressure washer, a vacuum cleaner, and a tool set, to help with cleaning and maintaining our apparatus.

We are grateful for Harbor Freight and their assistance with helping us honor our daily commitment to keep our community safe.

We extend our condolences to the family of Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, the charismatic Cajun rogue who served a record four terms in the state capitol. Edwards passed away this morning.

Governor John Bel Edwards call Edwin 'a giant'.

'Edwin Edwards was a fervent supporter of civil rights and ensured that his administration was as diverse as Louisiana. He was a larger than life figure known for his wit and charm, but he will be equally remembered for being a compassionate leader who cared for the plight of all Louisianans. Our state has lost a giant, and we will miss him dearly'.

By Executive Order, Governor John Bel Edwards has ordered all flags across the state to be flown at half-staff through the day of his interment.

Fathers are our first heroes. And heroes never age.

This Father's Day, pay a tribute to your first hero. Show gratitude to the man whose silent assurance gave wings to your dreams.
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The Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish all the fathers out there a Happy Father's Day.

As EMS Appreciation week winds down, we want to take a few moments to reflect on the past year, during which time the pandemic has given people a small glimpse of the vital role of EMS professionals. The sacrifice and dedication of EMTs, paramedics and other EMS practitioners has rightfully earned them admiration and gratitude in their communities.

Calling them heroes sometimes obscures the fact that -- behind those masks -- are people who, every day, take on many crucial roles: Healthcare professional. Emergency manager. Social worker. Crisis counselor. Consoler. Caregiver.

This year, for National EMS Week, we honor the many roles of EMS professionals and the people behind the scenes who support them. We also recognize the need to share their story with the rest of the world, to make sure people understand that EMS isn’t defined by lights and sirens or ambulance rides. The full portrait of what EMS does and who they are is much more complex, diverse and nuanced.

It’s the paramedic who makes sure someone will feed an elderly patient’s cat when she’s at the hospital.

It’s the ambulance service that steps up to run testing and vaccination clinics when no one else can.

It’s the EMT who holds a child’s hand on the way to the hospital to make sure he isn’t scared.
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It’s the crew that spends an hour fighting for a cardiac arrest victim’s life at the end of long, sleepless night.

It’s the emergency medical professionals who care for our communities, day in and day out.

They are EMS.

Mother, housekeeper, cook, teacher, nurse, coach, taxi driver, storyteller, planner, organizer, decorator, best friend, worst enemy, multi-tasker, wonder woman...

Mom's wear many different hats, and today we would like to wish all the mom's a Happy Mother's Day. And to the mom's who wear this hat, thank you for your time, dedication, sacrifice, and selfless service.

On Wednesday, May 5th, Thibodaux lost a wonderful man — Mr. Steve Morvant.

​He set an example for so many in his community; owner of Steve's Auto Care, longtime member of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, dedicated husband and father, and always there for anyone in need.

Our prayers and sympathies are with the Morvant family and the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department.

In honor of International Firefighters' Day, we would like to recognize all of our firefighter partners throughout the area.

​Thank you for all of your contributions, dedication and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

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Just received an update from our Captain -- Julie Hebert. She's in the line with another member -- her sister, Amy -- waiting to pick up some delicious fair burgers to support our neighbors at the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department.

If you haven't already, head on down to the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fairgrounds -- April 30th - May 2nd -- and get some of those locally famous fair burgers, fries and drinks!

April 19, 1995 altered the face of Oklahoma -- and the nation -- forever.

​Despite this unspeakable tragedy, among the most lasting memories are the tenderness of the response. The people of Oklahoma and people across the nation banded together in a nationwide display of spontaneous altruism.

Trucks became ambulances. Strangers became neighbors. People donated the shoes off their feet. That spirit of generosity -- of giving until there’s no more to give -- has been part of the DNA of Oklahoma -- and our nation -- ever since it was founded.
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