Oakdale Fire Chief Eric Maricle was exciting to announce the Oakdale Fire Department received new gear. He said this was a much needed upgrade in the area of safety for the Oakdale firefighters. He said the gear has already been put into service. Chief Maricle and the firefighters in the department would like to thank Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul, members of the Oakdale City Council and members of the Coushatta for making this upgrade possible. “Thank you.” Pictured left to right are Captain James Vidrine, Captain Kevin Johnson, Councilman at Large George Ashy, Firefighter Damin Plumlee, Chief Eric Maricle and Assistant Chief Tony Pickens.
