Police/Fire

Chaneyville Fire District 7 Receives Fire Code Upgrade

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Press Release – Chaneyville Fire Department is proud to announce Chaneyville Fire District7 has lowered the fire rating from a fire rating of #5 to a fire rating of #4. This new classification may result in decreased fire insurance rates. Properties located within the boundaries of East Baton Rouge Parish Chaneyville Fire District7 who are within seven road miles of a recognized fire station and within 1,000 feet of a standard fire hydrant, if required, will receive Class 4 rating.
    "I would like to thank all the citizens of Chaneyville, State Senator Mack “Bodi” White, State Representative Valarie Hodges, Mayor President Melvin “Kip” Holden, Councilman Trae Welch, Council Budget Officer, Joe Toups, and Chaneyville’s Board members (David Metcalfe, Bobby Watts, Harold Kirby, Dan Pulliam, Roger Sanford) for their support and confidence in me as well as the men and women that volunteer to keep Chaneyville safe. We take great pride in providing great service to our citizens and are so excited our hard work is paying off." says Chaneyville Chief Mark Strickland.
    Councilman Trae Welch, Council District 1 would like to thank the men and women that spend their time volunteering, working together training and helping each other to learn how to be a firefighter and what it means to be a firefighter.  
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