We want tot introduce you to the grand Marshal of Firemen’s fair 2025. WGNO’s LBJ got the chance to speak with him.
“In city government, I was a council administrator for 25 years and mayor for 12 years, so almost 40 years working in local government, so first hand experience with the fire department and working with them and being able to see what a fantastic organization it is,” said Grand Marshal Tommy Eschete.
If anyone knows how special the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department is, he does.
“Selfless volunteers, community oriented, community-minded. They did so much for us when I was mayor,” said Eschete.
As a former administrator and mayor, Eschete also understands the tremendous value the department provides for residents.
“In a small city like Thibodaux, it’s only about five, six square miles, and to have eight companies, and probably nine stations and a central station, cost the city nothing,” said Eschete.
Eschete estimates that annual costs would be about $6 or $7 million, and because of that value to the Thibodaux community, he also says he’s is honored to serve as this year’s Firemen’s Fair Grand Marshal.
“It’s the whole family that’s involved in it, and the first thing came to mind was ‘it’s a perfect opportunity to give back,'” said Eschete.
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