Welcome to the LICC
     Welcome to the Louisiana Interagency Coordination Center Web-Site. The purpose of this site is to provide agencies and the general public easy access to information and links concerning fire and emergency procedures and guidelines. The Federal and State menus to the right are direct links to other web-sites containing additional or more complete information in various areas of concern pertaining to fire and emergencies.

The Louisiana Prescribed Fire Council has launched a new website for information about the Council, prescribed fire, prescribed burner certification, meeting information, and more. Go to http://www.laprescribedfire.com

Please visit the new Fire Prevention in the South website for updated information and links on fire prevention, Smokey Bear, fire prevention awards, protecting your home, preventing wildfires, and much more.

Also visit Southern Wildfire Prevention for current location and status information on National, Regional and State Fire Prevention-Mitigation Education Teams operating in the southern United States.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Prescribed Burn on the Catahoula Ranger District will be scheduled soon

The United States Forest Service, Catahoula Ranger District will be conducting a prescribed Burn in the Camp Livingston area soon. All trails will be closed for 2 or more days for public and fire fighter safety. We are trying to perform the burn on weekdays but may also include weekends. Vehicles driving through the area please beware during burning operation that Parish roads 3130 and 1204 could have smoke over road so please drive safe and turn on headlights and watch out for burn personnel. Please check website ( www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/ ), Right tool bar click on OTV trail status for the actual days of the burn. We will try to have it posted a day or two in advance. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Randy Blake or Kevin Raffo at the Catahoula Ranger District (318) 765-3554.

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Wildfire Prevention Tips

Campfire Tips Check for local fire restrictions before going camping. Keep a shovel and water available. Build campfires in an area free from litter, grass, and other flammable material. Use a campfire ring when possible. Keep fire small and controllable. Never leave a campfire unattended. Drown all campfires and charcoal with water and stir until ashes are cold to the touch. Make sure the campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving the site.	Debris Burning Tips Build debris piles away from structures, vegetation, power lines, or other flammable material. Cover piles and wait until after it rains to burn. Clear litter and grass at least 5 feet away from piles. Keep piles small and free of dirt. If burning debris in a barrel, cover top with 1/2 inch or less mesh screen. Never leave a burning debris pile unattended. Make sure the pile is DEAD OUT before leaving the site.
Hunter Tips Drown all campfires and charcoal with water and stir until ashes are cold to the touch. Keep fire small and controllable. Never leave a campfire unattended. Make sure the campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving the site. Use an ashtray; Completely extinguish cigarettes. Never park on dry grass. Check for local fire restrictions before going hunting.	Vehicle Tips Never park any vehicle on dry grass. Grease wheel bearings, check tires, and secure safety chains on trailers. All ATV's/OHV's require a properly functioning spark arrestor. Check and clean spark arrestors. Carry a fire extinguisher. Use an ashtray; Completely extinguish cigarettes.
Visit the Wildfire Prevention Pages on the Kisatchie National Forest's Website