Rapides Parish Fire District No. 2 honored Assistant Chief Jimmie Fields upon his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service.

Colleagues and community members gathered to celebrate Chief Fields’ long-standing commitment to public safety and his leadership within the department. Known for his integrity, mentorship, and deep sense of brotherhood, Fields was praised as a role model who made a lasting impact on those he worked alongside.

“It was a bittersweet day,” district officials shared, reflecting on his decades of service and influence within the department.

As Fields begins his next chapter, Fire District No. 2 extended its appreciation and best wishes to him and his family for a happy and fulfilling retirement.