Baton Rouge Fire Department

Today, Baton Rouge Fire Department members joined the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, members of the FDNY, community leaders, and attendees at LSU’s Parade Ground as the Steel Across America tour made its stop in Baton Rouge.

At the center of the ceremony stood a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

For many in attendance, seeing it was powerful. Touching it was something else entirely.

Twenty-five years later, that steel remains more than metal. It stands as a reminder of sacrifice, service, resilience, and the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001.

We are honored to help remember the fallen, stand alongside our brothers and sisters of the FDNY, and help ensure their legacy endures. 🇺🇸

Travis McCarley has been promoted to Chief of Safety with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. 🚒

Chief McCarley began his career with BRFD in August of 1998 and has served the department and the citizens of Baton Rouge for more than 27 years. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to the safety and wellbeing of both the public and fellow firefighters. 👏

This promotion reflects his years of experience and continued service to the department in an important leadership role.

Congratulations, Chief McCarley, on this well-earned promotion and thank you for your continued service to BRFD and to the citizens of Baton Rouge.

Please celebrate safely this Memorial Day. 🇺🇸