New Orleans Firemen's FCU and West Jefferson FCU to Merge.

 METAIRIE, La.–Two Louisiana CUs have announced their intent to merge.

The $8.1-million West Jefferson FCU said it is seeking to merge into the  $247-million New Orleans Firemen’s FCU. If the combination is completed, the CU will have 10 branches and approximately 28,000 members,

“Our membership will thrive as a result of this partnership. We are excited to provide increased accessibility, benefits, and digital services to our membership,” said WFCU Chair Gail Bruce. “At this time when we see more everyday challenges and uncertainties than ever before, it is more important than ever to make available strong financial solutions to our members for their continued success.”

Added NOFFCU Chairman Joseph Jurisich, “We are honored to have the opportunity to serve these members. Firemen’s Federal lives by the original philosophy of people helping people. Bringing our two credit unions together allows for greater opportunities for financial wellness and empowerment. We are excited to welcome West Jefferson into our Firemen’s Federal family and share our resources with their membership.”

West Jefferson Credit Union was founded in 1980 by employees of West Jefferson Medical Center.

The credit union reported $5,820 in net income during the first quarter. It has not yet filed any merger-related member disclosure information with NCUA.