
Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Program
April 1, 2025
Pre-registration for the APSO Junior Deputy Program is officially open at https://www.eventbrite.com/…/ascension-parish-sheriffs… DETAILS: Sheriff Bobby Webre is happy to announce that the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Program will run will return again this summer with a new schedule. It will be held once a week on Wednesdays in June from 8 a.m. to

Proposed Roundabout on LA 73
March 1, 2025
ASCENSION PARISH- DOTD is conducting an OPEN HOUSE public meeting for the proposed roundabout on LA 73 South at the proposed Bluff Road Connector. The project will also include the construction of U-turns on LA 73, at I-10 ramp terminals. The public meeting will be held:Wednesday, March 26, 20255:00-7:00 PMDutchtown Middle School Gymnasium13078 LA 73Geismar,

Captain John Blackwell – RIP
February 25, 2025
New Orleans Fire Department 02/24/2025. Active NOFD Captain John Blackwell- RIP WWL Video

Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist
February 23, 2025
“Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist” is a 2-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator; Public Information Officer; Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetting Program Manager Professional Qualifications pertaining to the youth firesetting intervention specialist. This course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition

APSO Explorers
February 23, 2025
Have a teen who loves to explore?…Well, chat with them about the APSO Explorers Program, which gives teens an inside look into law enforcement and service. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Unit is now accepting applications through March 9, for the Explorers Program, an initiative designed to offer youth ages 14-18, residing in

Heavy Rescue Extrication Class held January 9-11, 2025
January 24, 2025
Prairieville Fire Department would like to thank the St. George Fire Department for hosting the Heavy Rescue Extrication class held recently in Baton Rouge at Roadrunner Towing and Recovery. Prairieville Fire Department employees Captain Austin Watts and Firefighter/Operator Trey Bovia both from Station 34 B shift attended this amazing training opportunity. As you can see

Ascension Parish High School Firefighter Program
January 2, 2025
Ascension Parish Fire District 3 / Prairieville Fire Department is excited to lead in the creation of the Ascension Parish High School Firefighter Program starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This innovative program, one of only four in the state, will be available to all Public Ascension Parish High School Seniors. High school seniors in

Leftwich Tower Dedication
December 9, 2024
An instrumental leader and lifelong member of the PFD has been memorialized with the dedication of the Walter Leftwich Training Tower at our main station on Highway 73. “Walter helped start this department as a volunteer in 1970 and served numerous terms as president and as chairman of our board of directors,” Chief Stewart said.

National Registry of EMT Testing
August 5, 2024
Prairieville Fire Department/Ascension Parish Fire District #3 is pleased to announce that members of Recruit Class 7 successfully passed their National Registry of EMT testing this week. All 6 recruits passed the written exam on their first attempt. Class 7 will begin their firefighter training next week.