New Orleans Fire Department
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The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) provides fire protection services for New Orleans, Louisiana
, USA
. The department serves approximately 340,000 people in a 350.2 square miles (907 km²) area, 180.6 square miles (467.8 km²) of that is on land while the rest is water. Charles Parent is the current superintendent of the NOFD.
occurred on March 21, 1788 at approximately 1 pm. About 4/5 of the city was destroyed.
happened on December 8, 1794, and destroyed 212 buildings.
made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2005. The effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans included 1,464 deaths, 80% flooding of the city, and many burned buildings.
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The department serves approximately 340,000 people in a 350.2 square miles (907 km²) area, 180.6 square miles (467.8 km²) of that is on land while the rest is water. Charles Parent is the current superintendent of the NOFD.
Fire Station Locations and Apparatus
The 36 Fire Stations of the NOFD are divided into 6 Districts, under the command of 6 District Chiefs. The NOFD operates a total of 35 Engines, 10 Ladders, 2 Rescues, 1 Haz-Mat. Unit, an numerous other special, support, and reserve units. 3 engine companies are still out of service daily since the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.History
The precursor to today's NOFD was the Firemen's Charitable Association. This volunteer organization began in 1829 and continued to protect New Orleans until the NOFD was formed from it on December 15, 1891.Superintendents
| Superintendent | Years served |
|---|---|
| Charles Parent | 2002–Present |
| Warren E. McDaniels | 1993–2002 |
| William J. McCrossen | 1973–1993 |
| Louis J. SanSalvador | 1970–1973 |
| Arthur J. Heyd | 1963–1970 |
| Howard L. Dey | 1946–1962 |
| Frank P. Rivard | 1945–1946 |
| John M. Evans | 1920–1945 |
| Louis Pujol | 1911–1919 |
| Thomas O'Connor | 1891–1911 |
Great New Orleans Fire of 1788
The first Great New Orleans FireGreat New Orleans Fire (1788)
The Great New Orleans Fire was a fire that destroyed 856 of the 1,100 structures in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 21, 1788, spanning the south central French Quarter from Burgundy to Chartres Street, almost to the riverfront buildings....
occurred on March 21, 1788 at approximately 1 pm. About 4/5 of the city was destroyed.
Great New Orleans Fire of 1794
The second Great New Orleans FireGreat New Orleans Fire (1794)
The Great New Orleans Fire was a fire that destroyed 212 structures in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 8, 1794, in the area now known as the French Quarter from Burgundy to Chartres Street, almost to the riverfront buildings....
happened on December 8, 1794, and destroyed 212 buildings.
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2005. The effects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans included 1,464 deaths, 80% flooding of the city, and many burned buildings.
External links
- New Orleans Fire Department Official Website