Simpson Volunteer Fire Dept.

04/01/2026

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as well as the Hornbeck fire department!

Rest easy brother we will take it from here!

03/29/2026

If you’re thinking about burning today please don’t, with the winds and conditions a fire will easily get out of control. Our department along with neighboring departments haven’t long been off a fire that could have been way worse than it was.

Do not only do us a favor but your neighbors as well and do not burn!

03/15/2026

A little Fire knowledge for those that don't know, the ABSOLUTE worst time to burn is the few days after a storm blows through. It is not because of the water, it is actually due to the lack of water.

Humidity is the measure of water v***r in the air. When a storm goes through, it drops the humidity, all the water is in or on the ground instead of in the air.

Higher than normal winds also tend to follow after stroms, it has to do with the pressure from the storm.

Remember, getting rid of that pile of branches really isnt worth the cost of liability from burning your neighborhood down.

Burning just 1 acre of timber could cost you thousands in liability, burning someones house could cost you hundreds of thousands in liability.

Calling the local fire department (337-383-7226) and asking about the weather is never a bad Idea. we wont tell you not to burn unless it is a burn ban, but we are here to help out.

Send a message to learn more

03/15/2026

National weather service has issued a fire weather warning as well as a wind advisory for today, Sunday March 15th through Monday March 16th at 7pm.

What this means for our community, BURNING IS BAD. Your piles can wait a week.

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03/11/2026

⚠️ Controlled Detonation Notice

Weather and test conditions permitting, one controlled detonation of more than 250 lbs is scheduled on the ETF between March 11–14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For safety, the following road will be temporarily closed for up to 15 minutes during the detonation:

• Mill Creek Road — between Range 16A and Range 15

Please plan travel accordingly.

03/11/2026

TORNADO WATCH until 6:00 PM CDT for most of central Louisiana. Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes (an EF-2 tornado cannot be ruled out), damaging wind (60-70 mph), and large hail (quarter size and larger). Stay aware and be prepared!

03/09/2026

The Burn Ban issue for Vernon Parish on February 23rd had been lifted.

03/09/2026

Burn ban has been lifted.

The Burn Ban issue for Vernon Parish on February 23rd had been lifted.

10/28/2025

Fire safety

10/27/2025

Burn ban is lifted, please use caution when burning

Vernon Parish Burn Ban Lifted

10/15/2025

There is currently a wild fire north of simpson on tiber company land. State foresty is already on scene. There are no reports of it not being controlled at this time. There is currently no cause for concern.