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08/31/2026

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September 11, 2001 Do you remember? There was a vow by many to never forget. 2977 people died that day. 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 10 EMS workers died in that initial tragedy. A stair climb challenge/memorial was created in memory of the emergency personnel that climbed the 110 flights of stairs, 2200 steps to try to save lives and lost their own life in the process.

In the spirit of memorial and remembrance a small group of people, some firefighters, will meet at the Church Point High School track on Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 A.M. “yes one day after 9/11 because of work schedules etc” to honor those brave people in an attempt to make those 2200 steps. If you get a chance, stop by and cheer them on or join in as you wish. This is not an organized public event but we wanted to give our note of gratitude and support to those participating in this show of honor given, by remembering their loss and most likely the loss still felt by the families of those brave people.

Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer.

08/24/2026

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CRITICAL NOTE. We have run across an often critical situation which is hindering our response time to an emergency. Too often the house we are looking for does not have a house number on it, or the number is not clearly visible from the road. The mailbox if there is one is in a group or has no number, and as the responders look for your house vital time is ticking away. The responders will ask 911 if they can contact the caller and have them flicker porch lights, stand in door etc but if you cannot respond this will not help. The 911 number system was created to make sure every house has a number but it is your responsibility to make sure that number is installed and is visible. We ask that you do your part for safety today. Make sure you have visible numbers on your house, and actually if your house is not right on the road, also put numbers at the road, then take the next step and make sure all your friends and relatives install them as well. This seemingly small step may make the difference in whether you or your family member lives or dies in an emergency. Look it up, seconds count when it comes to medical attention. If you call, we are on the way. We are training and striving to do our part. Help us find you in time.

Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer.

Be advised Acadia parish is now under a burn ban until further notice.
08/19/2026

Be advised Acadia parish is now under a burn ban until further notice.

08/17/2026

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This week the subject of focus is not so much on fire but medical calls. The Church Point Volunteer Fire Department has within its ranks a Medical First Responder team. The purpose of this team is to precede the ambulance when it is a distance away and administer first aid, assist the ambulance, and even operate as ground crew when Air Med is landing, especially at night. The fire department also responds to accidents and extrication calls. The fire department actually responds to as many if not more “other” calls as they do fire calls. Consider what is involved for a “volunteer” First Responder. Each member of the team must pass a 40 hour course to become certified as a First Responder and pass a 24 course every 2 years after that to remain certified. To be the ground crew when Air Med is landing each fireman has to take an annual recertification course and if Air Med is called at night they will not land unless a “certified” person is on scene, has proper lights, and is in contact with them. Vehicle accidents pose many obstacles for firemen, especially with the new cars containing, multiple airbags which create possible danger zones to rescuers, large batteries, and diverse fuels. This is compounded by the possibility of injuries and fire. The CPVFD has extrication equipment, provided by the Fire District, capable of stabilizing, and then literally cutting a vehicle apart to extract a person from a wrecked vehicle or confinement. Training with this equipment must be done to learn how to use this equipment safely for the victim as well as the firefighter.

Check back next week. Be aware, be informed, be prepared, and be safe. Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer.

08/10/2026

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We are not alone. No, wait, this is not an article on alien life. I was out of town some years ago visiting family in three different towns in two different states. I took the opportunity to look a little into 3 different fire departments. 2 of the 3 were volunteer departments. I found that as with the Church Point area, fire service is important but getting people and funds to maintain a viable fire service is not easy. While speaking with different members one thing became clear. There were 2 main factors that impact the potential for a “good” fire department and ready response. One was the community itself and the other was the firefighters, and to a degree one may be the cause of the other because the firefighters come from the community. I found particularly evident in one community that neither the people or the department seemed to have any urgency to have a ready response or at least address the needs at hand. Seemingly even small obstacles appeared hard to overcome simply because there was no urgency to overcome them, even when a greater obstacle was “taken care of” by an outside source. Even in the paid department it was expressed that even though some of the firefighters possessed the urgency it was a challenge to keep sufficient funding for equipment and trained personnel to man that equipment. There was one glaring similarity in all 3 communities. That based on fire and emergency call described, what was there is a great need for an active fire and emergency response. As with these departments, the need is there in our community as well. The question is do we recognize it, and do we see it as important enough to be prepared when it comes our way. When the emergencies happen, it is too late to try to prepare.

Be aware, be informed, be prepared, and be safe. Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer.

08/03/2026

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The, “did not really need to call after all” or the “almost was a real bad one”. These are just a couple of the calls we get that sometimes makes the caller embarrassed about calling. The question is asked sometimes, “just how should we know when to call? Though the answer may be considered a hard one, but in actuality there is a simple rule of thumb which may simplify your evaluation. If at any point you think, “I may not be able to handle this” it is time to call for help. Did you catch the key word, “may”? Consider this, at the point you definitely find it is beyond your control, it is definitely out of your control during the whole time you make the call and, until we arrive. A note of added warning; There are some questions you need to answer if you are going to attempt to deal with an emergency on your own or even until we arrive. Can I make a “positive difference” without endangering myself? Many attempting to help have no hope of success and become victims themselves simply because it seems to defy human nature not to do, “something”. Could your attempt actually make it worse? Often with a fire the first instinct is to break a window or open a door to, “see what can be done” and in essence the new clean air multiplies the fire if you have no way to combat the fire once you are inside. Even when firefighters do arrive the standard protocol is to break a window or open a door only when authorized by command authority and with a specific plan or purpose in place. A big one which may be the most important is, “is the possible reward of my actions worth the risk I am about to take?” As firefighters we have to ask that question on almost every call. To put it simply, is it worth serious injury or death to run into a burning shed to retrieve a lawn mower? Take the previous question and make substitutions at the underlined spaces and I believe you will start to see a clear picture. The truth is not always easy but the truth may save unnecessary injury or loss of life.

Be aware, be safe. Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer.

07/27/2026

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“The worst of my fear has come to pass”. Have you ever had one of these moments? For firefighters it is one of those moments where you believe a certain potential emergency is either going to be a long hard struggle or so big it appears to be almost insurmountable. It is not often we truly run into these emergencies, but it does happen. Most often after the fact it is seen that the greatest fears can be overcome, though it may be a challenge of commitment, physical ability and training. In actually almost each and every call sort of takes you through a wide ranging emotional roller coaster. It can at times really take a toll on the firefighter. Often after a call that may not have been much in reality, the firefighter will experience a real exhaustion of mind and body. Also at times it takes a while for the adrenaline to come down, and it can take a good bit of time to recover from even a short call. Often just a short time after a call, the firefighter must reset and go off to a regular job or some family event.

Be aware, be informed, be prepared, and be safe. Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer

07/20/2026

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Today, I would like to sort of introduce you or reintroduce you to the position of Fire Chief in a volunteer fire department. For all practical purposes a fire department operates as a business which provides a service. The one main difference is the employees are volunteer. With that comes all the usual responsibilities, maintenance, scheduling, supply, training, and expense. The association and the district board meet to decide certain things like major purchases, major events, review of activities and policies, but most of the day to day falls to the chief. Most see the Fire Chief as the person in the white hat that oversees and directs what is done on a fire scene, but there is much that we never see. Documentation, documentation, documentation, yes three times over for it is a major key to not just what is required by regulations, standards and the Fire Marshal, but for the PIAL fire rating as well. The fire service is covered and influenced by much regulation, including even most of the equipment that is used. There are tools to fight fire that will work, and then there are tools to fight fire that work, and also meet the many standards and qualify for the PIAL rating. These many variable factors must be addressed as the day-to-day business of this important business is conducted. Some of it seems very pointed and rigid so much so that on the PIAL fire rating, one certain fire truck, rolling to one fire can make a difference in points and ratings. The fire service, like many other businesses, are much like the iceberg; impressive even on the surface but even much more so if you consider what is just below that surface view. Though others do assist, most of this oversite falls to the responsibility of the fire chief.

Be aware, be informed, be prepared, and be safe. Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer

07/13/2026

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Often when we think of fire departments we envision big red trucks rushing to the scene of an emergency like a fire or an accident. Yes that is indeed where we most often see them in action, but there are many more facets of fire departments. Last week we were able to be part of a coordinated effort to get some much needed water to a place where it could be used. Releases were not available to us at the time of this writing but can be seen on the page of Rod's Supermarket.

Sometimes the best part of being part of an emergency team is simply being part of the channel in getting aid or assistance to other departments or people in need.

We seek here simply to give recognition to where it needs to be given, we were in this case just a small part.

Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer

07/06/2026

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Not all chemical hazards are some exotic chemical shipped in a special container that is now leaking. A so called “simple” fire can create or release some very hazardous fumes or gases. When burned, foam insulation, foam in furniture, synthetic carpets, PVC pipe, asphalt shingles, linoleum, and most other synthetic materials release toxic pollutants. These pollutants include hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, sulfur dioxide, dioxin, carbon monoxide, heavy metals, and other toxic chemicals depending upon the materials burned. The pollutants that are released through open burning can cause health problems for workers and for anyone living or working nearby. The effects may include damage to lungs, the nervous system, kidneys, and liver. Some pollutants may cause or aggravate cancer, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and numerous other diseases and conditions. The damage to health is more serious the longer neighbors or workers are exposed to the smoke. The problems are particularly serious for people who already have difficulty breathing. These are not only hazardous to health, but laws are in place to prohibit these from being burnt. Violations of these laws can lead to fines if you are caught intentionally burning these things. If the fire department is called to your location and these things are found burning, there are circumstances where we are obligated by laws to contact the EPA, DEQ, or Hazmat teams. Our actions on these scenes are not only dictated by training and safety but also by part of the same set of laws that govern your actions.

Non-emergency phone number 684-5429 [email protected] Check back next week. Berl Adams CPVFD Public Information Officer

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