The Quitman Fire District #1 was one of 10 fire departments across Louisiana selected to receive the inaugural 2026 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Excellence Award from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office Community Risk Reduction Division announced the award recipients in recognition of departments working to reduce risks and improve fire and life safety in their communities, according to a social media post.
Each of the 10 winning departments received a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week box to support local fire prevention and life safety education initiatives, according to a social media post.
The awards were announced in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, an annual campaign that encourages communities to take steps to prevent fires and improve safety at home and in public spaces.
The inaugural CRR Excellence Award recognized the following departments:
- Bayou Blue Fire Department
- Bossier Parish Fire District No. 7
- Central Fire Protection District No. 4
- Cotile Volunteer Fire Department
- DeRidder Fire Department
- Lafourche Parish Fire District 3
- Little Caillou Fire Department
- Quitman Fire Department
- Ruby-Kolin/Rapides Fire District No. 7
- St. Tammany Fire District No. 5
The State Fire Marshal’s Office praised the recipients and Louisiana’s broader fire service for their continued work to reduce risks and make communities safer.
Community risk reduction efforts focus on identifying potential hazards and helping residents take steps to prevent emergencies before they occur. Fire departments can support these efforts through public education, fire prevention outreach, and programs that promote safer homes and neighborhoods.