Beauregard Parish Volunteer Fire District (BPVFD)
#3 operates on an all volunteer basis. Currently, there are four stations located within the district and one training facility.
A fifth station is in the planning stages.
BPVFD #3 is operated by dedicated men and women who willing put their
lives on the line to protect the community of District #3. All of the firefighters live within the communities of District
#3. Even though many of the firefighters work outside of the district, there are firefighters available for calls during the
day, night, and weekends. One thing that all of the firefighters have in common is their desire to protect and serve.
Firefighters
provide firefighting services as well as first responder services to the communities of District #3. Throughout each month,
firefighters spend time training for a variety of things. Individual station meeting occur twice a month where firefighters
learn and practice firefighting and rescue techniques. These techniques include but are not limited to search patterns, vehicle
extrication, and equipment operations. In addition to the individual station meetings each month, firefighters from all four
stations also train once a month as a whole.
BPVFD
#3 receives its funding from local taxes. In addition to the funding provided by local taxes, the district has applied and
received government grants to assist with purchasing of equipment.
Organization and Management
1. Governing Body
The governing body of the fire district consists of men and women who reside or have businesses located within the district.
These members are appointed by the Beauregard Parish Police Jury. The purpose of this governing body is oversee the finances
and the operations of the fire district.
2. District Chief
The district chief is appointed by the governing body and answers directly to them. The district chief is accountable for
the overall operations and efficiency of the district. It is also a requirement of the district chief to assist the proper
authorities with all investigations of arson in hopes of determining the cause, origin, and circumstances of all fires.
3. District Training Officer
The district training officer is appointed by the district chief and answers directly to him. The district training officer
is accountable for all training of the district as well as its safety. When necessary the district training officer will
coordinate with other districts either inside or outside of the parish to implement outside training.
4. Station Chiefs
Each station chief is appointed by the governing body and answers directly to the district chief. Each station chief is held
accountable for their assigned fire station, personnel, and equipment only and shall take written and verbal reports as requested
by the governing body.
5. Members
The membership of each station shall consist of able bodied citizens who reside within the limits of the fire district and
have completed the application process.
 
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