Russell Achord - Firefighter Fatality - Louisiana

Russell Achord

Deputy Fire Chief Russell Achord, age 48, died in the line of duty on January 17, 2018, at a hospital in St. Francisville, Louisiana. 

Deputy Chief Achord was a member of the West Feliciana Parish Fire Protection District No. 1. He had 24 years of service. 

At about 9:00 a.m., Russell was responding to the scene of a motor vehicle accident. A semi-trailer had run off of U.S. Highway 61 due to icy conditions. He and others responders were aiding at the scene when the driver of a pick-up truck lost control and skidded into the group. Russell was pinned under a vehicle. 

Fellow responders rushed Russell to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

Russell, as well as serving as a firefighter, also had an accomplished career as a paramedic and law enforcement officer.

The members of the West Feliciana Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 are in mourning over the death of their brother. Russell was a well-respected comrade. He

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for
Russell and for those
who have lost him.

will be forever remembered.

Russell's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Russell is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and two children.

Thank you for your service to the Parish, Russell. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Russell is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.