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FD12 Rescues Two From Overturned Vehicle 08/27/10
Fire District 12 personnel this morning extricated an adult woman and a child from an overturned vehicle on Highway 25 north of Covington. More...
Firefighters Respond To Chemical Spill On Interstate 08/20/10
Fire District 12 personnel responded to a leaking 55-gallon drum on I-12 at the Hwy. 190 overpass yesterday morning, resulting in the temporary closure of I-12. More...
STN: Be safe today 07/04/10
Whether your planning to shoot fireworks, eat some watermelon, barbecue some burgers or take a boat ride on the river, local authorities are urging you to be safe today as you celebrate the nation’s birthday. More...
Firefighters Urge Caution Amid Independence Day Festivities 07/02/10
Fire District 12 firefighters are asking citizens to be particularly vigilant and cautious in celebrating the July Fourth holiday, particularly if participating in a home fireworks display. More...
NOLA.com: World Trade Center beam to be centerpiece of firefighters’ memorial near Covington 06/29/10
Right now, the intersection of Louisiana highways 21 and 36 near Covington is unremarkable, except for the large amount of traffic flowing through the area. More...
STN: Fire districts train new recruits 06/21/10
St. Tammany now has 22 more firefighters protecting homes and property. More...
St Tammany Fire Academy Graduates 11 06/10/10
The St. Tammany Fire District 12 Fire Academy graduated 11 students on Friday, May 21, 2010 from its 11-week firefighter candidate school near Covington. More...
STN: Artist sought to create memorial for FD12 05/28/10
Fire District 12 is looking for an artist to design a memorial incorporating a beam from the World Trade Center. More...
ABC26: 9/11 WTC Beam to be Incorporated in St. Tammany Sculpture 05/24/10
The St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 received a beam from the World Trade Center in New York; a relic of the terrorist attacks that killed several thousand - including more than 100 firefighters - on September 11, 2001. More...
Fire District 12 seeks submissions for Firefighters Memorial 05/24/10
On May 8, St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 received a beam from the World Trade Center in New York; a relic of the terrorist attacks that killed several thousand - including more than 100 firefighters - on September 11, 2001. More...
Firefighters Attend Training In Indianapolis 05/10/10
Five fire service professionals from St. Tammany Fire District 12 recently attended the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis. More...
Local Chiefs Meet With Congress About Fire Department Needs 05/10/10
Several local fire chiefs recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress to discuss the needs of fire service professionals in America's communities. More...
STN: World Trade Center beam arrives in Covington 05/09/10
It arrived on a trailer, all rusty and worn, but it received a hero’s welcome. More...
FD12 To Receive, Dedicate World Trade Center Beam 05/05/10
St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 on Friday morning will receive a beam from the World Trade Center in New York, which was destroyed by terrorists on 9/11. More...
FD12 Building Database Of Residents With Special Needs 04/21/10
When firefighters respond to a call for help, they are trained to rapidly assess a situation and take necessary steps to protect lives and property. The more information they have before they arrive, the better they can serve you. More...
STN: Fire rampages 03/03/10
A blazing inferno of flames and smoke destroyed the South China Restaurant, 2220 N. Highway 190 near Covington and left traffic snarled on the northbound lanes of the highway for five hours Monday. More...
Covington-Area Fire A Model Of Interagency Cooperation 03/01/10
Fire District 12 officials are praising the team of personnel that responded to the major structure fire at South China restaurant near Covington this morning and are pointing to the management of the scene as an example of positive interagency cooperation. More...
FD12 And Surrounding Agencies Battling Restaurant Fire Near Covington 03/01/10
Firefighters from St. Tammany Fire Protection District 12 have been joined by equipment and personnel from seven other surrounding fire protection agencies to battle a major fire at a popular Northshore restaurant. More...
NOLA.com: Blood drive organized in support of Mandeville leukemia patient 02/25/09
St. Tammany Parish's 12th Fire Protection District will hold a blood drive Saturday for a local resident who is battling leukemia. More...
Firefighters To Hold Blood Drive Saturday 02/24/10
St. Tammany Fire District 12's motto, "We're here for life," will take on new meaning this Saturday as firefighters hold a blood drive for a local man in desperate need. More...
Family Pets Saved From House Fire 02/03/10
A kitchen fire near Covington heavily damaged a home in the King's Forest subdivision Tuesday, but no one was injured and firefighters managed to save the family pets. More...
Vitter Working With Fire District Leaders 01/28/10
Leaders from St. Tammany Fire Protection District 12 participated in a conference call with U.S. Sen. David Vitter this afternoon to discuss the forgiveness of post-Katrina federal disaster loans. More...
FD12 To Offer ‘Christmas In The Firehouse’ On Saturday 12/07/09
Fire District 12 will continue its annual “Christmas in the Firehouse” tradition this Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the main station, 19375 Highway 36. More...
Fire District 12 demonstrates possible holiday fire dangers 11/22/09
Fire District 12 in Covington used a three-walled room this week to demonstrate what happens when Christmas decorations and fire mix. More...
FD12 Unveils Vehicle Safety Equipment 10/05/09
St. Tammany Fire District 12 near Covington today unveiled its latest project to help protect lives and taxpayer dollars. More...
St. Tammany Fire District 12 To Hold Press Conference Monday 10/02/09
Fire District 12 will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, to unveil newly installed safety equipment designed to enhance the protection of both lives and tax dollars. The press conference will be held at FD12 headquarters, 19375 Hwy. 36, Covington, at the intersection of Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 21. More...
FD12 To Participate In Covington-Area Haunted House 09/30/09
When the Shadowlands Haunted House opens this Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., it will also kick off Fire Prevention Month. FD12 firefighters will volunteer their time to sell concessions at the Haunted House and all proceeds from the sales will benefit the Fire District. Shadowlands, a D’Mented Production, will also donate a portion of all ticket sales to the District from the entire five-weekend run. More...
St. Tammany News: FD12 Firefighters Trained In Emergency Management 09/11/09
While all firefighters are trained to respond rapidly to emergency situations, the members of St. Tammany Fire District 12 recently completed a course designed to help them focus specifically on disasters and other large-scale events. More...
FD12 Reminds Drivers To “Slow Down, School Is Back In Session” 08/14/09
In an effort to raise awareness and enhance public safety, firefighters from Fire District 12 are putting up banners in front of their stations and on the Fire Engines to remind the public that St. Tammany Parish schools are back in session and to encourage drivers to be cognizant of children crossing roads, waiting at bus stops, and getting dropped off in the vicinity of school property. More...
Northshore Conifer: St. Tammany Fire District 12 Names Deputy Chief 08/03/09
Fire District 12 has created the position of Deputy Chief and named Stephen Krentel to fill the post. More...
FD12 Firefighters Trained In Planning And Management 08/03/09
Every firefighter at St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District 12 recently completed the course Introduction to Emergency Management, offered by the LSU Fire & Emergency Training Institute. More...
FD12 Names Deputy Chief 07/30/09
Fire District 12 has created the position of Deputy Chief and named Stephen Krentel to fill the post. More...
SHINY AND NEW: FD12 dedicates a brand new fire engine 07/06/09
“Engine 121 is now in service and ready for duty.”
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12th Fire Protection District near Covington gets new truck, new firefighters 07/02/09
St. Tammany Parish's 12th Fire Protection District will welcome a new engine and three new firefighters into service today More...
FD12 Files Suit Against City of Covington 06/25/09
Today the Board of Commissioners of St. Tammany Fire District 12 filed suit against the City of Covington objecting to an annexation that violates state law and an intergovernmental agreement. More...
Covington firefighter elected to state post 06/03/09
Stephen Krentel, the chief for training, safety and fire prevention for St. Tammany Fire District 12 in Covington, was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. More...
Action News 17: Fire District asks Senate to support government consolidation within parish 06/02/09
St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 leaders are asking the state Senate to concur with a House resolution calling for a study of government consolidation in the parish. More...
Fire Chiefs: Consolidation Committee A Good Start 05/30/09
St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 leaders are asking the state Senate to concur with a House resolution calling for a study of government consolidation in the parish. More...
FD12 Battles Early-Morning Fire Near Covington 05/20/09
More than a dozen firefighters from St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 responded to a structure fire at 1:40 this morning on Monga Road, off Three Rivers Road south of Covington. More...
District 12 Chief Elected To State Board 05/18/09
Stephen Krentel, Chief of Training, Safety and Fire Prevention for St. Tammany Fire District No. 12, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. More...
Firefighters Trained In Roadway Safety 03/28/09
Thirty-eight firefighters from St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 12 recently completed a six-hour class titled Responder Safety on the Roadway. More...
Fire Chiefs To Attend Conference In Washington, D.C. 03/26/09
St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District No. 12 Chief Darrell Guillot and Chief of Training, Safety and Fire Prevention Stephen Krentel will attend the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s 21st Annual Seminars in the nation’s capital next week.
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Fire District 12 To Show Support For “Man’s Best Friends” 03/19/09
Firefighters from St. Tammany Fire District 12 will join parish residents and officials at the St. Tammany Humane Society on Friday, March 20, as the Humane Society participates in a competition for a $1 million extreme makeover of its facility. More...
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