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How To Help
- St. George Firefighters
- Apr 30
- 2 min read
Updated: May 8
St. George Fire Department Sues Its Own Firefighters: How to help
ST GEORGE, LA — In an extraordinary legal move that firefighters across the nation are calling dangerous and unprecedented, the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 is actively suing over 130 of its own firefighters—public servants who have devoted their lives to protecting the community.
This legal action, initiated by Fire Chief Gerard Tarleton and supported by the St. George Fire Board of Commissioners, is a taxpayer-funded assault on union members and working families. It is believed to be the only known case in U.S. history where a fire department has sued its own firefighters for seeking lawful pay under state statutes.
Local 4524 urges the public, media, lawmakers, and legal professionals to speak out, get involved, and help restore accountability.
WHO TO CONTACT
🔥 St. George Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners
These appointed individuals govern the Fire District and are responsible for this lawsuit. Respectfully ask them why?
Johnny Suchy –
David L. Carnes –
Chris Rosendahl – crosendahl@gmail.com
Darrell Ourso – dourso@stgeorgefire.com
Jim Morgan – Jim.morgan1@yahoo.com
Fire Chief Gerard Tarleton – gctarleton@stgeorgefire.com
🧑⚖️East Baton Rouge Metro Council Members
These elected officials appointed the current Fire Board members and have the ability to replace them:
Brandon Noel
(225) 389-5170
Anthony Kenney
(225) 389-4699
Rowdy Gaudet
(225) 389-5162
Aaron Moak
(225) 389-5166
Darryl Hurst
(225) 389-5171
Cleve Dunn Jr.
(225) 389-5165
Twahna P. Harris
(225) 389-3182
Denise Amoroso
(225) 389-5168
Dwight Hudson
(225) 389-4688
Carolyn Coleman
(225) 389-5140
Laurie Adams
(225) 389-5169
Jennifer Racca
(225) 389-4697
📢 CALL TO ACTION
📺 MEDIA: This is a story of national significance. Investigate it. Share it.
🧑⚖️ LAWMAKERS: Demand public hearings. Question how taxpayer money is being used to sue first responders.
⚖️ LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: This case threatens the foundation of organized labor. Your advocacy matters.
🙋 CITIZENS: Contact the Metro Council members listed above. Tell them to end this lawsuit and support our firefighters.
🛡️About Local 4524
The St. George Professional Firefighters Association, Local 4524 represents about 150 of the firefighters in the St. George Fire Protection District. We fight for fair pay, safe working conditions, and the highest standard of public service.
🔗Press Contact
Louis L. Robein, Esq.
Attorney for Local 4524
Robein, Urann, Spencer, Picard & Cangemi, APLC
2540 Severn Ave., Suite 400, Metairie, LA 70002
📞 (504) 885-9994
Jason Turner
President for Local 4524
📞(225) 485-6548
