Opelousas Fire Department

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

View Captain Jonathan Dunbar's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/27/2026

The Opelousas Fire Department extends its sincerest condolences to the family and the members of the Iberia Parish Fire District #1 on the passing of Captain Jonathan Dunbar. Throughout his 15 year career, Captain Dunbar formed relationships that will forever be cherished and remembered.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of one of our own. Jonathan Dunbar tragically passed away early Sunday morning.

Jonathan was a captain on C shift, with 14 dedicated years of service. He brought great knowledge to the fire service, hard work, drive, and earned respect among his crew. His leadership and strong personality will be deeply missed. We will remember Dunbar, as we knew him, from all of his years of service, the brotherhood, and the close relationships formed through time. He will be remembered when we climb upon the truck every shift, and may we honor his service every time.

All of our thoughts and prayers at this time are with his wife, his children, and his family as they navigate through this unimaginable loss. We are deeply saddened at this devastating tragedy. We are grateful for the many years we were given to have known him. May he rest in peace.

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

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!