Opelousas Fire Department

08/31/2026

NEWS ALERT - The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is on the scene of a fire involving multiple fatalities in Maringouin. We'll have more details when they become available.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Rest Easy Brother

August 21, 2026 - LODD
Firefighter Robert Hughes, 49
Meaux Nunez Volunteer Fire Department. Abbeville, LA
Firefighter Hughes was killed while responding to an emergency call in his personal vehicle. The Hyundai he was driving failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and entered a ditch. The crash happened in Kaplan, in Vermilion Parish on LA 14 around 3 p.m. He was unrestrained, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. Firefighter Hughes was taken to a hospital where he died. An unrestrained person in the passenger seat was also ejected and listed in serious condition at the time.

07/17/2026

07/10/2026

Opelousas Fire Department would like to Thank Acadian Ambulance for their Donation of a New Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and All that you do for the Citizens of Opelousas. This is Very Appreciated.

Acadian Ambulance recently donated an AED to the Opelousas Fire Department.

Accepting the donation were Mayor Julius Alsandor, Chief Brian Chavis, and members of the Opelousas Fire Department.

Representing Acadian were Chief Joint Operations Robert B., Director of Business Development Missy Y., and Community Relations Supervisor Chris L.

We appreciate the opportunity to support the Opelousas Fire Department!

06/27/2026

Public Perception, Public Relations, Public Presence. We love the public here in Opelousas. Mrs. Shelia Richard at Walmart on Creswell is the best.

06/27/2026

Opelousas Fireman enjoying a nice physical fitness training with our 3 new recruits. This career is very physically demanding so we must strive to win the fire fight. These recruits are off to a good start but a long road ahead of them

06/01/2026

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05/13/2026

Opelousas Fire Department would like to Congratulate Captain Varsha Rideau on May 07, 2026 he was recognized by the VFW Opelousas Post 2483 for the Firefighter of the Year 2026. This award is a testament to your outstanding dedication, leadership, professionalism, and years of committed service to the citizens of Opelousas and the fire service community.
Since beginning your career with the Opelousas Fire Department in February 2004 and working his way through the ranks over the years to making Captain in July 2015, you have continually demonstrated excellence both on and off the job. Your commitment to training, mentorship, and public safety through your work with the Opelousas Fire Department and the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy (FETA) has made a lasting impact on fellow firefighters and the community alike.

This recognition is well deserved, and we thank you for your continued service, sacrifice, and leadership. Congratulations again on this tremendous honor. Job Well Done.