St. Bernard Firefighters Local  1468
Fire Department Organization
PLATOON STAFFING

Each platoon consists of:
1 Deputy Chief
3 District Chiefs
1 Fire Prevention Inspector
     9 Engine Companies ( 1 Captain, 1 Engineer )
2 Squads ( 1 Captain, 1 Engineer )
* Extra firefighters are assigned to Engine Companies as available.


Minimum platoon manning:
1 Deputy Chief
3 District Chiefs
     6 Engine Companies ( 1 Captain, 1 Engineer )
2 Squads ( 1 Captain, 1 Engineer )


STAFF MANNING
 
Administration                           Training                       Fire Communication
        2                                           0                                  4 ( 1 per shift )
Organizational Chart

Fire Chief


                              Fire Communication Supervisor   Fire Training Chief

 
                               Fire Communication Officer        Fire Prevention Inspector

                                                                                  Deputy Fire Chief



                1st District Chief    2nd District Chief   3rd District Chief

                         Engine Co. 1         Engine Co. 5  Engine Co. 10


                                 Engine Co. 2                Engine Co. 6  Engine Co. 11


                  Engine Co. 3  Engine Co. 7  Engine Co. 12


                    Squad 1       Engine Co. 8


     Squad 2
 

Notes:Black = Permanently Open   Green = Open When Manpower Permits   Red = Closed/Vacant until further Notice
St. Bernard Parish Fire Department Headquarters:
     
                   8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.
         Suite 206
         Chalmette, LA  70043
        Phone (504) 278-4275
         Fax      (504) 278-1583
EMERGENCY RESPONSES

Single Company    1 Engine and 1 District Chief

111 (1 Alarm)   3 Engines, 1 Squad, and 1 District Chief

211 (2 Alarm)   Add 2 Engines, 1 District Chief, 1 Deputy Chief, and 1 Fire Prevention Inspector

311 (3 Alarm)   Add 1 Engine, 1 Squad, and Training Chief

411 (4 Alarm)   Add 2 Engines

511 (5 Alarm)   Add 1 Engine and any Mutual Aid per Parish MOU