St. Tammany Fire Protection District

What St. Tammany Fire Protection District does

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, organized under Louisiana Revised Statutes as a fire protection district serving St. Tammany Parish from its headquarters in Slidell, Louisiana. The district provides comprehensive fire protection and emergency services — including fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, fire inspections, fire investigations, emergency communications and dispatch, and firefighter training — to the residents and property owners within its boundaries. The organization has been internationally accredited by the Centre for Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) since 2015 and was re-accredited in 2025 for the 2025-2030 cycle; it also holds a Class 2 rating from the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL), a designation that materially affects property insurance premiums for district residents.

The district is funded primarily through voter-approved property tax millage and parcel fees, with a 2021 operating budget of $23,069,918 and an estimated 2024 millage revenue of $30,466,700 (a proposed millage increase for 2024 was subsequently canceled). The 2023-2032 special tax was renewed by voters in March 2022, and a parcel fee renewal election was authorized for October 2025. The district is governed by a Board of Commissioners, led by Board Chairman Dan Crowley and Fire Chief Chris Kaufmann, and operates multiple fire stations (including Station 11 reconstruction in 2021 and Station 19 new construction initiated in 2022), a Training Academy at Camp Villere, and an intergovernmental CAD dispatch agreement linking it with other St. Tammany Parish fire agencies.

The district's customer base is the resident and property-owner population of St. Tammany Parish; it is the sole full-time paid fire department in its coverage area, with partnerships including Ochsner Health System for telemedicine and medical direction, LSU AgCenter for a 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology youth program, and the Slidell Firefighter's Association (IAFF Local 2455) for community initiatives. The organization is a public-sector service provider rather than a commercial enterprise, and its growth and operating capacity are governed by voter-approved funding cycles, property tax collections, and the fiscal oversight of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office.

Name

St. Tammany Fire Protection District

Legal name

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No.1

Website

https://slidellfire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1800

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 is a Louisiana political subdivision that provides fire suppression, prevention, EMS response, public education, and training to the residents and property owners of St. Tammany Parish, funded by voter-approved millage and parcel fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Public Safety Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Fire suppression services
• Emergency medical response
• Fire prevention inspections
• Public safety education
• Emergency dispatch services

Headquarters

HQ city

Slidell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 is a government fire protection district providing 24/7 fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention inspections, public fire safety education, fire investigations, and emergency communications/dispatch services across St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The district operates multiple fire stations, a training academy, and wellness programs, and is internationally accredited by the CFAI with a PIAL Class 2 rating.

Product overview

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No.1 is a single, unified fire protection service providing emergency response across Slidell and surrounding areas in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The district operates multiple fire stations and provides a comprehensive range of fire protection services including fire suppression, fire prevention, public education, inspections, investigations, emergency communications, and training. The organization is internationally accredited through CFAI and maintains a PIAL Class 2 rating, indicating a high level of fire service capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Suppression Services 24/7 emergency fire response and suppression operations across the district's coverage area in St. Tammany Parish, delivered through multiple fire stations.
• Fire Prevention Services Programs and initiatives designed to prevent fire incidents before they occur, including community risk reduction efforts.
• Public Education Community outreach programs including fire safety education, smoke detector campaigns, disaster preparedness, and wellness initiatives for residents of St. Tammany Parish.
• Fire Inspections Commercial and residential fire safety inspections and code compliance verification, contributing to the district's PIAL Class 2 insurance rating.
• Fire Investigations Investigation of fire causes and arson detection services for incidents within the district.
• Emergency Communications and Dispatch Dispatch and communication services for emergency response coordination, including a CAD-enabled intergovernmental agreement connecting multiple fire districts and agencies.
• Firefighter Training Academy Training academy and continuing education programs for firefighters, including specialized training props at the Camp Villere facility; open to outside agencies via public training calendar.
• Wellness Fitness Initiative Health and fitness programs for firefighters, including the Fit As A Firefighter initiative, designed to maintain operational readiness of personnel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Internationally Accredited Fire Department 2025-2030
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Slidell Firefighter's Association (SFFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Slidell Firefighter's Association (SFFA), affiliated with IAFF Local 2455, works collaboratively with the district on community initiatives, fundraising events, and employee matters. The association participates in board meetings and supports various community programs including the Red & Blue Gala and habitat family adoption programs.
• LSU AgCenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with LSU AgCenter to operate the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Club for youth in St. Tammany Parish. Monthly meetings held at the St. Tammany Fire District No. 1 Training Academy at Camp Villere.
• Ochsner Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict has agreements with Ochsner for Digital Medicine Program services and Employer Telemedicine Equipment Use Agreement for employee health benefits. Also has Medical Director's Agreement for clinical oversight.
• St. Tammany Parish GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Parish Government for millage elections, property purchases for stations, and various operational matters. Participates in Parish Council meetings and initiatives.
• STP Participating Fire Districts & AgenciescoreTechnology or IntegrationIntergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Emergency Dispatch Services CAD Agreement connecting multiple fire districts and agencies for coordinated emergency communications and dispatch.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SlidellFire_PIO
• Facebookfacebook.com/135856839770852
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/420

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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