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Public Safety & Fire Protection Funds
The Public Safety and Fire Protection Funds were established to aid the Parish's four volunteer fire departments and to pay a portion of the expense to provide emergency medical services to the Parish. The funds receive their revenues from a dedicated property tax millage. The fire departments use their portion of the property tax to maintain their buildings and vehicles and to purchase supplies and equipment.
Additionally, this fund provides monies to the Parish for assistance to residents during emergencies and natural disasters with cleanup operations and repairs to public infrastructure. Major capital expenditures and programs are reviewed and funded by the Volunteer Firemen's Association of St. James, Inc., which has representation from each of the four fire departments.
Fire Departments
Emergencies
To report emergencies or request assistance, call 911 or the Parish at 225-562-2364.
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Ryan Louque
Fire Chief, St. James
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St. James Fire Departments
Phone: 225-206-2285Emergency: 911
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Jacques Vedol
Fire Chief, North Vacherie
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North Vacherie Fire Departments
Phone: 225-265-2721Emergency: 911
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Allen Chenier
Fire Chief, South Vacherie
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South Vacherie Fire Departments
Phone: 225-265-2409Emergency: 911
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Brad Waguespack
Fire Chief, Union-Convent
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Union-Convent Fire Department
Phone: 225-562-3767Emergency: 911
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Fire and Rescue Training Center
Physical Address
29126 Health Unit Road
Vacherie, LA 70090