St. Tammany
Fire District 13
Proudly Serving the Goodbee Community Since 1988
In case of emergency, call 911
Proudly Serving the Goodbee Community Since 1988
St. Tammany Fire District No. 13 — the "Goodbee Fire Department" — is an all-hazards response agency providing fire protection, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and multi-faceted rescue capabilities. The district was established through the redistricting of Fire Protection District No. 2 by Ordinance No. 88-949, adopted on June 16, 1988, by the parish council. Originally, District No. 2 covered all of Ward 1; the 1988 ordinance split it into District No. 2 (the southern portion) and District No. 13 (the northern portion). District 13 has served the Goodbee community for over 35 years.
District 13 covers approximately 30 square miles of the northern portion of Ward 1 in western St. Tammany Parish — all areas north of Interstate 12, including I-12 itself — from Hwy 21 westward to the parish line, serving a growing population of residents.
The department operates four fire stations staffed by a full-time Fire Chief, three District Chiefs, a Training Officer, a Fire Prevention Officer, nine Captains, twenty Fire Equipment Operators, nine Firefighters, and administrative staff.
District 13 trains regularly with neighboring departments at Fire District 4's (Mandeville) training facility and maintains mutual aid agreements with Fire District 2 (Madisonville), Fire District 5 (Folsom), and the City of Covington — all of which border District 13.
Structure fires, vehicle fires, wildland fires, and more
Medical emergencies, advanced life support, and patient care
Chemical spills, gas leaks, and hazmat incidents
Vehicle extrication, water rescue, confined space, and technical rescue
Fire Protection District No. 13 is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners — four nominated and appointed by the Parish Council and one nominated and appointed by the Parish President. The board oversees the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district.
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Term Expires 2028
Commissioner
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Term Expires 2028
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
St. Tammany Fire District 13 operates four stations to ensure rapid emergency response across our coverage area.
Stay informed about upcoming board meetings and public notices. Per Louisiana Open Meetings Law, all meeting notices are posted here for public access.
Annual budget overview, revenue sources, and how your tax dollars fund fire protection in our community.
Fire protection districts in Louisiana, including ours, are funded primarily through ad valorem taxes — a type of property tax based on the assessed value of real estate within the district.
In addition to property taxes, we may receive limited funding from other sources such as:
Ad valorem taxes provide a reliable and stable funding base, allowing us to:
We are committed to transparency and fiscal responsibility. You can view our current budget summary, financial reports, and historical millage approvals in the Public Notices section.
In Louisiana, fire protection districts are funded by millages — which are not fixed dollar amounts, but percent-based tax rates applied to the assessed value of your property.
A millage is a tax rate. One mill equals one-tenth of one percent (0.001) of a property's assessed value.
Parish assessors in Louisiana are required by law to reassess property values every four years. When this happens:
After reassessments, taxing bodies like fire districts must decide whether to:
It simply preserves the existing rate that was already approved by voters. If your tax bill increases, it is due to the increase in your property's assessed value — not because the district raised the rate.
Scenes from our department's training, community events, and daily operations.
Protecting your family starts at home. Review these life-saving tips from your Goodbee firefighters.
“Operation Save-A-Life” is a statewide Louisiana initiative created to combat the rise in fire-related injuries and deaths due to home fires. The goal is to dramatically reduce these tragedies across the State of Louisiana by providing smoke alarms to vulnerable citizens and at-risk communities with the help of your local fire department.
If you or someone you know needs a smoke alarm, contact St. Tammany Fire District 13 and we will work to get one installed in your home at no cost.
St. Tammany Fire District 13 is always looking for dedicated individuals to serve the Goodbee community.
District 13 employs 38 part-time paid firefighters—nine Captains, twenty Fire Equipment Operators, and nine Firefighters—who staff our four stations. We are regularly accepting applications for part-time firefighter positions.
Interested in joining St. Tammany Fire District 13? Contact our business office for current openings and application information.
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St. Tammany Fire District 13 is committed to accountability and transparency as required by Louisiana law.
Annual audits and financial statements are available through the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office.
View on LLA Website →The adopted annual budget and any amendments are available for public inspection as required by the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act (LA R.S. 39:1301 et seq.).
View Budget Documents →Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Act (LA R.S. 44:1 et seq.), records may be requested by contacting the district office or attending a public board meeting.
Contact Information →All board meetings are conducted in compliance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law (LA R.S. 42:11 et seq.). Meeting notices are posted at least 24 hours in advance.
View Meeting Notices →Board members and employees comply with the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics (LA R.S. 42:1101 et seq.).
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St. Tammany Fire District 13
Regular board meetings are open to the public. Check the Public Notices section for upcoming meeting dates, times, and locations.
Meeting notices are posted in compliance with Louisiana Open Meetings Law.