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The NOFD has a long history of dedicated service to the New Orleans community and this continues today. The number of fires and the manner in which we deal with fires have changed over time, so it makes sense that our duties have evolved to adapt to this change. However, our 20-year-old NOFD mission statement remains the same:

“The NOFD will respond to all emergency situations in the City of New Orleans to protect and save life and property. Further, the Department will strive to reduce the incidence of fire and the loss of life and injuries to civilians and fire personnel.”

As you can see our mission is to protect the community from the devastating effects of fire. Of course, one of those methods is to extinguish them but, we are more cost-effective when we are “proactive” in preventing them. Therefore our ultimate goal is to prevent as many fires as possible and put into place systems which allow for the earliest detection of fires rather than simply waiting until they occur. We do this to avoid greater loss of life, property and potential injuries to both firefighters and the residents we serve.

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New Orleans Fire Department
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(504) 658-4700
317 Decatur St New Orleans, LA 70130 View on map

9:00am—4:00pm
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The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is a multi-response, professional fire protection agency with a classification of “Class 1” representing exemplary commitment to building code enforcement.

The NOFD covers 299 square miles of Greater New Orleans serving approximately 364,000 residents and is one of the best and most unique fire departments in the nation.

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      Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation

      We will install smoke alarms free of charge to the community.   NOFD officers will come to your home and install as many smoke alarms as needed in a residence. Batteries will also be replaced in the smoke alarms of elderly or physically challenged persons who cannot change their batteries themselves.

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      July 3, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      The NOFD Wishes Everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July

      The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! The NOFD would also like to remind all for Independence Day that CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN ORLEANS PARISH.

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      July 2, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      Accidental Two-Alarm Fire Caused by Plumbing Work

      On Wednesday, July 2, 2025,The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a two-alarm residential fire at 37 Kings Canyon Drive, where plumbing work accidentally ignited a fire inside a wall.

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      May 27, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      NOFD RESPONDS TO HOUSE FIRE

      On Monday, May 26, 2025, at 12:27 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 1733 Urquhart Street. Upon arrival, firefighters were confronted with a working fire in a single-family dwelling. 

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      May 23, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      NOFD RESPONDS TO TWO-ALARM FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS EAST

      On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8:07 P.M., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 25442 Chef Menteur Hwy. Upon arrival, companies discovered a building fully involved in fire.  

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      May 5, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      Last Day of Early Giving Period and GiveNOLA Day

      Today (Monday, May 5, 2025) is the last day of the Early Giving Period by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. GiveNOLA Day is Tuesday, May 6, 2025. We encourage everyone to share with their family and friends to donate to Friends of the New Orleans Fire Department as it’s the primary source of funding for all community outreach programs conducted by the NOFD and has been used to supplement the needs of firefighters through the purchase of safety equipment. 

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      April 29, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department

      The NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm at NOE Apartment Complex

      On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 6:29 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire at 4512 Papania St. The first NOFD company arrived on the scene of this working fire at the Mark VII Apartments, at 6:37 a.m. 

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