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Two of Broussard's three fire stations now open 24/7
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BROUSSARD, La. (KLFY)-- Tonight, Broussard City Council plans to approve additions to Broussard's Fire Department staffing, so two of the city's three fire stations can be open 24/7.
Broussard Fire Chief Bryan Champagne said the city currently has three 24-hour firefighters working at a time. The city is adding one more firefighter to that rotation. This comes after Station 2's move across town to cover more ground.
"With the stations spread out, we're able to get to multiple locations, at least have one unit on scene that much faster because we're coming from opposite ends of the city," Champagne said.
Champagne said the staff expansion will allow Stations One and Two to each have two firefighters overnight, so the stations can stay open 24/7, which will reduce response times and increase fire protection.
"Minutes are a long time for somebody in need," Champagne said. "So if we can save 2 or 3 minutes off our response time to get to somebody quicker, then it's a win across the board."
Station Three is the only station in Broussard that will not have fire fighters at the station overnight because it does not have sleeping quarters. However, Chief Champagne said the city has allocated room in the budget to expand Station Three to include living quarters.
"That station will get a renovation soon," Champagne said. "Our goal is to have 2 people at every station 24-7."
The Broussard Fire Department will immediately begin its search for a few part-time employees to fill the 24-hour firefighter positions once the city council approves it at Tuesday night's meeting.