Mandeville Fire / EMS (MFE) has its origins in the late 1800s when the community found a need for some sort of fire suppression in the area. This led to the creation of two fire departments in the Mandeville town area – Fire Company No. 1 and Fire Company No. 2. In 1914, Fire Company No. 1 was formally chartered from which the first area fire chief was named.
In 1958, the St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4 was formed by a joint resolution between the town of Mandeville and the St. Tammany Parish Police Jury. On January 14, 1958, St. Tammany Parish put forth thirteen resolutions to divide the parish into fire protection districts. As each parish code was finalized, the fire district was named in numerical order. The Mandeville area fire district was the fourth parish code that day and created St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4. Throughout its history, the fire department has continued to evolve from a volunteer/career department to the fully career department that it is today.
Currently, the department operates under a “doing business as” Mandeville Fire / EMS, confirming the understanding that the organization provides more than just fire suppression and acknowledge the community it serves. MFE has an all-hazard approach to service delivery. The department respects its vast history but remains adaptable and progressive to meet the challenges encountered to support its community.
Through its commitment to those they serve, the Mandeville Fire / EMS embraces excellence which is evidenced by its pursuit of continuous improvement and its Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) Class 1 rating. MFE remains mission-focused while demonstrating its core values by all members in the delivery of excellence in public service to all who live, work, and visit their coverage area in Louisiana.