The Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated on August 31, 1966. From that day on, many men and women have devoted their time and skills to protect the life and property of this great community. While the trucks, equipment, and faces have changed, our mission has remained the same. Our goal is to continue to provide the best Fire, Rescue, and EMS services to this community. Through hurricanes, floods, fire, and any other disaster thrown at us, we have remained committed to serving you, our neighbors.
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."
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."
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