Luling VFD participates in Knox Rapid Access System

What is Knox Rapid Access System?

Trusted by thousands of fire and law enforcement agencies for over 40 years, Knox Rapid Access Solutions have provided first responders with immediate access into secure buildings, campuses, residences, and commercial properties when it matters most. Removing barriers to entry reduces injuries to responders and ... (Full Story & Photos)

May is National Electrical Safety Month: NFPA Resources to Help Reduce Risk
Electricity helps simplify our lives, but it also poses serious risks, including shock, fire, and other related hazards. Many people are not aware of electrical dangers and yet each year many people are injured or killed from these hazards.
By following simple yet effective safety tips and exercising caution indoors, everyone ... (Full Story & Photos)

PSA – Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries

Recently, Luling VFD has responded to several structure fires where the causes were directly involving Lithium Ion Batteries. The item involved in each incident ranged from a cell phone charger, wireless speaker, scooter, and a breast pump. Based on the increase in fires related to these batteries locally, and nationally, we would like to share the following ... (Full Story & Photos)

PSA
School will be out in a few short weeks and summer is just around the corner.
As warmer weather approaches water safety is of utmost importance. Did you know that Louisiana has the second highest drowning rate in the US for children 0-14 years of age. Drowning remains the third leading cause of death for Louisiana children in this age group. There are many safety tips that can be followed to help ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, May 3rd, members of Luling Volunteer Fire Department participated at Luling Elementary School's Kindergarten Signing Day. Attendees were able to climb up into the Fire engine for a picture and also received fire prevention materials.
Special thanks to our members who participated.... (Full Story & Photos)

The month of April consisted of weeks of multi-department and multi agency training. What began with classroom instruction, followed by scenario walk throughs, and scenario training, finished up on Monday with a live burn scenario. Firefighters utilized skills and techniques recently learned on search & rescue and making entry in addition to hose deployment, hose handling, and re-racking.

We would ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to St. Charles Herald Guide for highlighting Career Firefighter Noah Tardiff.
Noah started out as a volunteer before joining our Career Staff. Tardiff has recently completed The New Orleans Firefighter Academy and works as a firefighter in New Orleans in addition to being a member of the Career Staff at Luling VFD. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Monday's multi department training was part 3 of the training series on techniques of making entry, searching, and rescuing.
The series started with classroom training as part 1 and a hands on technique class. The final part consisted of utilizing techniques learned under "live" conditions.
This series is just a part of the training firefighters receive on a yearly basis which helos us serve our ... (Full Story & Photos)