CROWLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
104 West Hutchinson Avenue
Post Office Box 1712
Crowley, Louisiana 70527
Office: (337) 788-4106
Fax: (337) 788-4109
Jody Viator, Fire Chief
Radio Frequency - 154.25
I.S.O. Class 3 Rating
In July, 1898 a group of men banded together and agreed to form a fire department. In August, 1898 these men adopted the constitution and by-laws of the Crowley Fire Department.
The Crowley Fire Department proudly protects the 15,000 citizens of Crowley. The city is approximately 10 square miles and is protected by 3 fire stations. We respond to fire, extrication, and EMS calls throughout the city. The department utilizes both volunteer and career fire fighters with 19 volunteers and 28 career fire fighters serving the city.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Crowley Fire Department is to provide an umbrella of protection to our community through aggressive delivery of safety education, fire prevention, disaster management, firefighting, rescue and emergency medical services by providing a highly trained and well equipped team of professional FIREFIGHTERS, EMTS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
Vision Statement
The Crowley Fire Department will continue to enhance and expand our services to the community while maintaining a high level of professionalism and tradition.
Organizations / Memberships
- Louisiana State Firemen's Association
- Professional Fire Fighters Association of Louisiana
- Louisiana State Fire Chiefs Association
- National Fire Protection Association
- American Heart Association
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Employment Opportunities
Requirements For Volunteer Firefighter
- 18 years of age
- Ability to pass Firefighter I exam within 6 months of joining
- No criminal arrests
All applications are screened by the investigating committee and voted on by the department. Upon acceptance, you will be given a physical and drug screen (at city expense) to ensure your ability to perform duties required of you.
Requirements For Professional Firefighter
- 18 Years of Age
- High school diploma or GED
- Application for Civil Service Exam
All applications will be processed and turned over to the civil service board. An exam is given approximately once a year.
Rank Structure
- Firefighter
- Firefighter I
- Driver
- Captain
- Chief
Benefits
- New employees are sent to LSU Fire Academy for 8 weeks and are certified to the firefighter II level upon completion.
- $100,000 life insurance policy issued to all employees
- Health insurance provided at reduced rates, includes prescription plan
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 18 days paid vacation per year
- 365 sick days per year
Work Schedule
The Crowley Fire Department has 3 shifts. Each shift works a 24 hour day on a 21 day cycle. The shifts are split into the following schedules:
- 1 on/1off, for 10 days, then 3 off, then
- 1 on/4 off, then
- 1 on/3 off, then begins again.
Shifts begin at 6 pm nightly and are replaced at 6 pm the following night.
Each shift usually consists of 4 captains, 2 drivers, and 3 firefighters.