CVFD TRAINING

The Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department provides in depth training to all of its members. Members train each Monday night on various topics including Structural Firefighting, Vehicle Fires, Search & Rescue Techniques, Hydraulic Extrication Tools, Pneumatic Lifting Bags, Aerial Operations, Pump Operations, Emergency Medical Responses, Technical Rescue, Water Rescue, and much more. Members are expected to maintain a minimum amount of training each year to be able to stay active in the department.

In addition, CVFD encourages its members to obtain certifications on various skills through firefighting schools such as Louisiana State University Fire & Emergency Training Institute, Louisiana State Police Joint Emergency Services Training Center, Texas A&M Fire School, FEMA, & the National Fire Academy among others.

Our members currently hold a variety of certifications including Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Technicians, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Water Rescue Specialist, Fire Instructor I, EMS Educator, Extrication Technician, Emergency Medical Responder, EMT, Paramedic, and many more."

 

Stations

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Station 1

Address:
100 Hwy 304
Chackbay, LA 70301

Apparatus:
Salvage 111
Engine 112

Station 2

Address:
1532 Hwy 20
Chackbay, LA 70301

Apparatus:
Salvage 113
Engine 114

Station 3

Address:
103 Moonflower Dr.
Chackbay, LA 70301

Apparatus:
Engine 115
Ranger 116

 

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Apparatus

Salvage 111
2001 E-One Light Rescue
Station 1

Engine 112
2006 E-One
1500gpm Hale Pump
1000 gallon tank
Station 1

Salvage 113
2001 E-One Light Rescue
Station 2

Engine 114
1996 Ferrara
1500gpm Waterous Pump
1000 gallon tank
Station 2

Engine 115
2001 Pierce Saber
1500gpm Waterous Pump
750 gallon tank
65ft Aerial Device
Station 3

Ranger 116
2009 Polaris Ranger 6WD
RKO Custom Fire Package
100 gallon tank
10 gallon Foam Cell
Rescue Basket
Station 3

 

COMMAND STAFF

Fire Chief
Joshua Falgoust

 Assistant Chief
Trent Larousse

Captain
Brandon Oncale

Captain
Trent Landry​

Captain
Ben Comeaux

Lieutenant
Chad Usey

Lieutenant / Fire Prevention
Andrew Rodrigue

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
 Ben Comeaux

Vice President
 Chris Boudreaux

Treasurer
    ​Trent Larousse    

Secretary
Chad Usey

Board Members
Joshua Falgoust, Arzen Kraemer, Steven Kraemer, Trent Landry, Brandon Oncale