911 reported a vehicle fire on LA1252 in Northeast Lafayette Parish. Upon arrival, the engine compartment was fully involved. A quick knockdown was completed by the crew of Engine 33. It was determined that this vehicle was the same vehicle that had went into a coulee about 6 hours earlier and suffered a mechanical/electrical failure.

Carencro Fire Department was assisted by Scott, Lafayette, Broussard, Judice, and Prarie for a residental fire in the 1700 block of Rue Des Etoiles. When the alarm was paged, Chief 310 observed heavy smoke showing from the City of Lafayette. Upon arrival Captain Brasseaux confirmed a working structure fire. Portions of the roof had already collapsed. There was a pond on the location and was used for the water supply. Fire was under control in about one hour and completely out by 9:00pm.

Engine 33, Chief 310 and several volunteers responded to an alarm for Coverage to assist Lafayette Fire Department during a major fire working in their City Limits.  CFD ran one call during this time, a grass fire on Interstate 10.  CFD manned and responded from Central Fire Station on Vermilion St.  Coverage was provided from 1430-2100hrs.

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2/24/2010.. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Carencro Fire Station were held this morning at the site located at 5201 North University Ave.  Construction is scheduled to be complete on October 3, 2010.

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.