Our Team
St. Tammany Fire District 13 is staffed by dedicated professionals committed to protecting the Goodbee community.
Leadership
The department is led by Fire Chief Lonnie Johnson. Three District Chiefs oversee shift operations across all four stations, supported by a Training Officer responsible for department-wide training and a Fire Prevention Officer who serves as the district's fire marshal.
Lonnie Johnson
Fire Chief
Responsible for the overall management, operations, and strategic direction of St. Tammany Fire District 13. Reports to the Board of Commissioners.
Clarence Melerine
District Chief
Oversees shift operations across all four stations, supervising Captains, Fire Equipment Operators, and Firefighters.
Patrick Shubert
District Chief
Oversees shift operations across all four stations, supervising Captains, Fire Equipment Operators, and Firefighters.
Andrew Ostendorf
District Chief
Oversees shift operations across all four stations, supervising Captains, Fire Equipment Operators, and Firefighters.
Michael Getscher
Training Officer
Responsible for developing and coordinating all training programs across the entire department, ensuring personnel maintain certifications and readiness.
Jay Holcombe
Fire Prevention Officer
Serves as the district's fire marshal, responsible for fire investigations, code enforcement, inspections, and public fire safety education.
Board of Commissioners
District 13 is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners — four appointed by the Parish Council and one by the Parish President — overseeing the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the district. View full details on the homepage →
Jorge Fernandez
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Tony Devillier
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Jeff Stern
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Vannessa Wall
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Mark Cortez
Commissioner
Term Expires 2028
Operations & Administrative Staff
District 13's four stations are staffed by nine Captains, twenty Fire Equipment Operators, and nine Firefighters, supported by administrative staff.
Gretta Golden
Administrative Assistant
Manages the administrative operations of the district including correspondence, scheduling, and office management.
Eryn Jones
Records Clerk
Responsible for record-keeping, public records requests, and document management for the district.
Captains
9 Positions
Company officers responsible for supervising station crews during emergency operations and daily station activities.
Fire Equipment Operators
20 Positions
Responsible for operating fire apparatus, maintaining equipment readiness, and supporting emergency operations across all four stations.
Firefighters
9 Positions
Trained firefighters providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.
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