5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La

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Founded in 1960, The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department proudly provides the Darrow area and surroun

10/29/2026

Yesterday here in Ascension Parish, we were blessed with Acadian Ambulance providing lunch for all the Emergency Responders here in Ascension Parish.

Thank you Acadian Ambulance, we appreciate the partnership.

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
October 2026

10/29/2026

This week we had an incredible day of training on the Diversion Canal, bringing together emergency response teams from across our region for a large-scale exercise simulating a major pipeline leak.

Our local fire departments from both Maurepas and St. Amant, law enforcement, Ascension and Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP), Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), neighboring parishes, and industry partners all came together to work through a simulated emergency, on the Diversion Canal.

The exercise covered everything from communication and coordination to containment, air monitoring, evacuations, and protecting our waterways.

But one of the most valuable things we gained yesterday wasn't just the training itself. It was the knowledge shared, the relationships built, and the connections made between agencies that may one day have to respond to a real emergency together.

With the number of pipelines running throughout Ascension Parish and our friends from Livingston Parish, preparation and cooperation are extremely important. All teams involved learned a tremendous amount from one another, identified ways to improve, and strengthened our ability to respond when our communities need us most.

Emergency Response teams from both Ascension and Livingston Parishes would like to thank every first responder, agency, and industry partner who participated. A special thank you to Canal Bank Club for being such great hosts and providing a staging area for this exercise.

Drills like this continue to help all our Emergency Response Teams work well with our Industry Partners. We also appreciate teaming up with our emergency response teams from Livingston Parish for this much needed multi-company drill on the water in both our Parishes.

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.
October 2026

10/28/2026

This morning we brought together our industry partners, emergency responders, and critical infrastructure stakeholders to discuss the evolving security landscape across the Parish of Ascension and several surrounding Parishes and the vital Industrial Corridor.

Protecting our region requires seamless collaboration. Today’s briefing covered everything from physical facility security and hazard mitigation to cyber resilience and multi-agency coordination. By working closely with local law enforcement, emergency management teams, and state and federal partners, we ensure our Industrial Facilities, employees, and neighboring communities stay safe and secure.

CAER Chairman
James E. LeBlanc
October 28, 2026

10/27/2026

Another great Fire Prevention visit to Bayou Ascension Academy.

Thanks volunteers from St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.

Ascension Proud!

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc

10/27/2026

JOINT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING ON THE DIVERSION CANAL

Today, Tuesday, October 27, Ascension and Livingston Parishes will join emergency response agencies and other Parishes for a joint training exercise on the Diversion Canal.

The exercise will begin at 7:00 a.m. near the Canal Bank Club and is expected to conclude around 11:30 a.m.

Residents and boaters may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles, first responders, and boats in the area. This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to public safety.

Ascension and Livingston Parishes have numerous pipelines running throughout our communities and waterways. It's important that our emergency responders are prepared to work together should an incident ever occur.

Our local fire departments, Sheriff's Office, Livingston and Ascension Parishes Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP), Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and other governmental agencies will participate alongside our neighboring parish and industry partners.

The time to prepare for an emergency is before one happens. Exercises like this help ensure our agencies are coordinated and ready to respond when our residents need them most.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and ask boaters to use caution in the area during the exercise.

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.

10/23/2026

Completed another HF acid hazmat drill with Solstice Geismar Facility.

10/22/2026

Celebrating a True Pillar of Our Community!

Today, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitude to a man who has spent more than 50 years putting others before himself: Mr. Jessie Bartley.

For over five decades, Mr. Bartley has given continuous, selfless service to the Darrow Community and Ascension Parish. His unwavering commitment, leadership, and decades of hard work have shaped our community for the better and left a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Thank you, Mr. Bartley, for always putting our community first, for your decades of guidance, and for being an inspiration to us all.

Ascension Parish is stronger, kinder, and better because of you!

Please join us in thanking Mr. Jessie Bartley in the comments
below!

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department & 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.
October 2026

10/22/2026

Another great fire prevention visit this week to Golden Rule Day Care Center and Kidz Corner Day Care Center.

Special thanks to the volunteers from St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La.

Fire Chief
James E. LeBlanc

10/20/2026

Ascension Parish Emergency Response Teams perform a Haz-Mat Drill with the Rubicon Geismar Facility today.

Local Emergency Response Teams from CAER, IMAG, Ascension Parish Haz-Mat Team, Ascension Parish Homeland Security Team, Ascension Parish Fire Dist. #1, Gonzales Fire and Prairieville Fire teamed up with Rubicon Geismar Facility Emergency Response Team Members on Thursday morning for a major hazardous materials table-top drill in Ascension Parish.

The joint training exercise tested emergency response times, chemical leak containment, and team communication between community emergency responders and local industrial Emergency Response team members from Rubicon Geismar Facility.

Drill Highlights:
Realistic Scenario: Teams simulated an accidental chemical leak at the Geismar facility.

Unified Command: Emergency Response teams and plant specialists set up a shared command center to manage the response.

Advanced Gear: Responders discussed the proper PPE to wear during the response.

Air Monitoring: The drill team simulated toxic v***r clouds to protect nearby neighborhoods.

Why This Training Matters for our local Emergency Response Teams?

Better Coordination: Joint drills help our Industry Partners and local emergency response teams learn how each other work during a real emergency response.

Faster Response: Practicing together cuts down precious seconds during a real emergency.

Community Safety: Regular tests and drills prove that local facilities and first responders are ready to keep the public safe.

James E. "Chief" LeBlanc
Ascension CAER Chairman
October 2026

10/18/2026

Another incredible day at the St. Amant High School - “Boo at the Barn”.

Thanks again to our volunteer firefighters from the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department and 5th Ward Vol. Fire Dept. - Ascension, La. for spending the day at this great event.

“Our children are our largest investment in our community”

Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc
Ascension Proud

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39110 Highway 22
Darrow, LA
70725

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https://5thwardfiredept.wixsite.com/ascension

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