Carencro Firefighters were awoke to a report of a structure fire at 103 Smith-Reed Rd. at 00:16hrs.  Automatic Aid was dispatched and Engine 9 with Lafayette FD reported flames showing in the sky from near Parklane Rd.  This area consists of very large residences.  Upon the arrival of Engine 9, Captain Chauvin reported heavy flames showing from the A side.  Chief 310 arrived and assumed command at 0030. E9 made inital attack, Tanker 31 arrived and supplied water.  There are no hydrants in this area, so a second alarm was requested.  Prarie FD#5 and Duson Fire Department send Tankers to assist.  The fire had originated in the living room, and had spread to most of the first and second story of the A/B side.  The fire was delcared under control at 0142hrs, and out at 0211hrs.  An investigaton was completed, and the cause of the fire was determined to be unintentional, by an unattended candle.  At 0600hrs, Carencro was alerted of a rekindle at this location.  This brought in two more alarms as the entire residence was fully involved.  Firefighters remained at the location until 4pm putting out spot fires and using an excavator to move debris. 

The Carencro Fire Department would like to express our condolences to the Youngsville Fire Department, and the family of Chief Jason Simon who passed away today after a battle with cancer.  Chief Simon was a great Chief and will be sadly missed.

Fire Prevention Month was a busy month for CFD.  We visited several schools and gave Fire Safety classes and Equipment Demonstrations for our Elementary School Students.  Our poster contest was a hit, and the winners from Carencro were recognized at the Fire Prevention Ceremony held at the Robicheaux Center in Lafayette.

A cement truck overturned on Malapart Rd. and created a diesel spill.  Lafayette Haz-Mat assisted with the cleanup.

Carencro Fire was alerted of a Major Vehicle crash this afternoon with extrication, involving two dump trucks and a school bus.  Extrication was required on one of the occupants of the dump trucks.  There were no other injuries reported.  Lafayette Haz-Mat (LFDHMRT) responded to assist with a diesel spill.  The crash occured on LA98 (Gloria Switch Rd) between LA182 and Mills St.

CFD was alerted of a residential fire at 748 Malapart Rd. in Carencro Wednesday morning.  Engine 33, Tanker 31, along with Scott and Lafayette Fire Departments responded.  Engine 33 reported heavy smoke showing a few miles from the trailer park.  The fire was knocked down within 15 minutes and out in 30.  Fire is still under investigation.

An alarm sounded at approximately 0345hrs this morning for a reported house on fire in the 1700 block of Gendarme Rd.  Chief 310 lives just a few blocks away and was on the scene within minutes.  Chief Haydel arrived and reported a working structure fire with no exposures.  Engines 33, 32 and Tanker 31 responded from Carencro with the assistance of Lafayette Engine 9, Scott E-51 and Tanker 51.  The fire was under control in just under an hour.  The fire started in a bathroom and had extended into the attic area prior to Firefighters arrival.  All units returned to service at 0700hrs.  The cause of this fire is still under investigation.

CFD Firefighters got an early start this morning when the tones sounded for a residential fire on N. University Ave. near St. Louis St.  Engine 34 responded and reported smoke showing.  Fireground operations were set up and other units responding were Engine 31, Scott Engine 51 and Tanker 51.  Lafayette E-9 also assisted on automatic aid.  Firefighters knocked the fire down and limited the damage to the rear bedroom.

One of our own, LeighAnn Hebert, and her daughter, Heather,  were injured in this two vehicle crash on Kidder Rd. near Brasseaux Rd.  Luckily no one was severely injured, but her car was severely damaged.  Engines 33, 32, and Tanker 31 responded to assist, along with Chief 310.  LeighAnn was headed home to change to report to the Station for a night drill.

On August 6-9, 2009, Chief Haydel, Asst. Chief Hebert, and Firefighter Roberts and Spouses attended the LSFA Conference in New Orleans.  The conference was great and we were able to meet new people, and show them how great the City of Carencro is.  We were able to take back new ideas and training.