Fire Suppression

Fast coordinated response that stops the spread of fire protects lives and limits property damage through skilled tactics and teamwork.

Protecting Lives and Property Through Rapid Response

When fire breaks out every second matters. Independence Volunteer Fire Department responds with trained crews engines and equipment to contain and extinguish fires in homes businesses and outdoor areas.

Our firefighters assess hazards secure water supply and apply proven strategies to control the flames while protecting residents and neighboring structures.

After the fire is out we continue to monitor the scene to ensure safety and prevent rekindling.

Our Capabilities

Schedule a Fire Safety Consultation

Help our crews help you. Use this form to request a pre-incident plan review, property walkthrough, or safety consultation with the Independence Volunteer Fire Department.
Our Values

Our dedicated team of skilled, selfless, and determined professionals.

eighbors united by courage and compassion, driven by the calling to protect others when every moment counts.

To be a trusted force for safety, strength, and compassion in Independence and Tangipahoa Parish. We envision a community where every family feels protected, every firefighter returns home safely, and every emergency is met with skill and humanity.

To protect life, property, and the environment through rapid response, professional training, and community outreach. We serve with integrity, respect, and resilience, always ready, always committed, always here when our community calls.

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Why Volunteer

Answering the Call: Why Volunteer with IVFD

Becoming a firefighter means becoming part of something larger than yourself. It is courage, teamwork, and service woven into one mission — protecting the people and places you care about most.

Community First

Serve your neighbors and see the difference you make every time the siren sounds. Every call answered builds a stronger, safer Independence.

Real Skills That Save Lives

Gain hands-on training in emergency response, firefighting, and rescue operations that prepare you for any challenge.

Brotherhood and Belonging

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Personal Growth and Purpose

Volunteering builds character, confidence, and leadership. You will learn, serve, and grow while making a lasting impact on your community.

Need Assistance or Fire Safety Resources?

The Independence Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to serving, educating, and supporting our community. Find the help or information you need below.

Request a Safety Inspection

Schedule a free smoke alarm check or home fire safety visit with our team.

Community Programs

Join CPR classes, fire prevention workshops, and safety events that protect families.

Contact Our Department

Have a question or need help after an emergency? Our team is ready to assist.