Address:
David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1
1136 Lafayette Street
Gretna, LA 70053
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Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: 504-363-1494
Fax: 504-363-1492
Department Web Site: http://departments.firehouse.com/dept/Gretna2LA
Related Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/ghs70184/crockett.html
Email: dcfd100@bellsouth.net
About David Crockett Steam Fire Company No.1:
David Crockett Steam Fire Company No.1, the Oldest Continuous Active Volunteer Fire Department in the U.S.A., proudly protects 17,208 residents of the City of Gretna an area of 3.5 square miles. The department has a Class 2 - I.S.O. rating. ****************************************** In 2007, the department responded to over 400 Fire, Rescue, Public Assistance and Mutual Aid requests. The department is a combination of 18 paid and 138 volunteer firefighters. Of the 138 Volunteers, 39 are Life Active, 10 are Life Honorary, 50 are Active, 22 are Honorary Active, and 17 are Honorary.
******************************************** David Crockett has a Junior Firefighter program for teenagers wanting to learn about firefighting. Presently there are 11 Junior Firefighters with a number of those turning 18 years old and applying for membership into the Department within the next year. ************************************************
Our Motto: Be Sure You're Right; Then Go Ahead
**Home of the Louisiana State Fire Museum**
Department Type: Combination Paid/Volunteer
Services Provided:
- Firefighting
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- Search & Rescue
- Other Technical/Specialized Rescue
Number of Stations: 4
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