Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 is proud to be the oldest fire protection district in the State of Louisiana.

Established by Act 36 of the Louisiana Legislature in 1942, the district officially began operations on May 10, 1948. For more than 75 years, our department has remained committed to protecting lives, property, and the communities we serve through professional fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, and public education.

Service Area

The district serves the Third Ward of Tangipahoa Parish, including the Town of Amite City and the Town of Roseland. Through a contractual agreement with the Tangipahoa Parish Council, the department also provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the Amite Fire Service Area East.

Population Served

Approximately 14,000 residents rely on Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 for emergency response and public safety services.

Department Statistics

  • Established: 1942

  • Began Operations: May 10, 1948

  • Population Served: Approx. 14,000 Residents

  • Fire Stations: 3

  • Career Firefighters: 21

  • Administrative Staff: 3

  • Secretary/Treasurer: 1

Apparatus & Equipment

Our fleet is strategically positioned throughout the district to provide rapid and effective emergency response. Department apparatus includes:

3 Frontline Fire Engines

2 Reserve Fire Engines

1 Tanker

1 Ladder Truck

1 Basic Life Support (BLS) Rapid Response Unit

1 Service Unit

1 Wildland Fire Unit

3 Chief Officer Vehicles

1 Fire Prevention Unit

Mutual Aid & Automatic Aid Partnerships

Working together with neighboring agencies ensures the highest level of protection for our citizens. The district maintains:

  • Automatic Aid Agreement with the Independence Fire Department

  • Mutual Aid Agreements with fire departments throughout Tangipahoa Parish

  • Mutual Aid Agreement with Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department in St. Helena Parish

Through these partnerships, additional resources can be deployed quickly during large-scale incidents, major emergencies, and disasters, ensuring the safety of our communities and neighboring jurisdictions.

Insurance Services Office (ISO) Rating

Tangipahoa Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 is currently undergoing an Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluation. Updated rating information will be posted upon completion of the review.

DISTRICT 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Board Chairperson: Evans Ray “Bud” Glasgow

Vice Chairperson: Robbie Lee

Secretary/Treasurer: Agnes Prevost

Commissioners: Jeff McKneely, Reggie Foster, Ray Cutrer