Vinton Volunteer Fire Department

03/09/2026

Burn ban has been lifted.
Please follow all rules when burning in the Town of Vinton

03/06/2026

Effective 3/6/2026 the boil water advisory for the Town of Vinton has been rescinded. Water samples have been tested and approved by the state.

03/04/2026

To sign up for alerts from the fire department, police department and the town, follow the directions below

text 70668 to 888777.
This will sign you up for text messages and send you a link to sign up for emails.

These alerts are automatically uploaded to Vinton Police Dept. And Vinton Volunteer Fire Department pages as well

03/03/2026

Center St at Gum Cove Rd in front of Glen's Mart is now open to traffic

03/03/2026

Center St at Gum Cove Rd in front of Glen's Mart is closed until further notice due to an overturned 18 wheeler. There are no hazards on scene.

03/03/2026

Town of Vinton water system is under a boil water advisory due to a drop in chlorine levels in the system. All boil water precautions should be taken until further notice.

02/24/2026

UPDATE 3/9/26: The burn ban has been lifted!
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Due to current dry and windy conditions, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issued a parishwide burn ban, effective immediately.

The order prohibits all outdoor private burning of any kind. Prescribed burns are not included.

Calcasieu Parish fire departments have authority to extinguish fires that violate the ban, and violations may result in penalties.

Please help prevent grass and brush fires by following the burn ban until further notice.

02/20/2026

02/15/2026

Strong storms approaching now. Take shelter immediately