Ward 4 FPD

10/15/2026

Reminder Jackson Parish is under a Burn Ban.
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
323 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT DUE TO GUSTY NORTH-NORTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST
OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS...

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323 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east
and northeast Texas.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to
45 percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.
Check www.weather.gov/shv/fireweather for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause
sparks.

10/05/2026

🚨 HEADS UP 🚨

08/06/2026

⚠️ LA 34 will be closed this weekend. Detours are posted, and please watch for the crews working in the area.

04/18/2026

04/18/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Weston’s Pre‑K classes to Ward 4 Fire Protection District for our annual field trip — a tradition that has become part of the heartbeat of our community. Every year, we get the privilege of planting little seeds of courage, curiosity, and service in the next generation, and every year we’re reminded why this day matters.

Mrs. Stephanie from Dispatch shared one of the most important lessons a child can learn — how and when to call 911. Mrs. Regina Chatham with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry brought equipment for the kids to explore, and Smokey Bear reminded them that even the smallest hands can help protect our woods. Mrs. Jolene Smith with Jackson Parish Ambulance Service opened the ambulance doors and showed the children that help is never far away.

Our Fire Chief, Josh Halbrook, continued a tradition of his own — cooking hundreds of burgers so every child, teacher, and family member is fed. Josh and Daniel Allen spent time showing each child how the tools on the fire truck work, sparking the kind of wonder that stays with a kid long after the day is over. And Tina Allen volunteered her time to help prepare food and keep everything running smoothly, just as she has done for years.

We also want to recognize our youngest volunteer firefighter, Addison Ledford. Addison shows up every year ready to help with the kids and make sure every goodie bag gets safely back to the school. Watching her serve reminds us that legacy doesn’t start when you’re grown — it starts the moment you choose to show up.

We’re grateful to Weston High School for sharing their post, and we added a few of our own photos — equipment demos, Smokey Bear’s visit, bounce house fun, and the fire‑truck ride that ended with dropping the kiddos back off at school.

This day is more than a field trip. It’s a reminder that community is built one moment at a time, one lesson at a time, one child at a time. And we’re honored that Ward 4 gets to be part of the memories these children will carry forward.

04/15/2026

🚧 REMINDER: LA‑147 Bridge Closure Begins Tomorrow

A quick notice for anyone who travels LA‑147 (Walker Road):

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 16, the bridge over the Brown Creek Tributary will be closed for a full replacement. The closure point is 1.8 miles east of the LA‑147 / LA‑505 intersection, roughly halfway between Jonesboro and Chatham.

DOTD is replacing the original 1970 bridge to improve safety and load capacity for the 370 vehicles that use it daily. Because this is a total replacement, the road will be completely impassable at that spot for about four months.

04/10/2026

🚧 Upcoming Road Closure on Walker Road 🚧

If you travel Walker Road (LA 147), DOTD will be closing the LA 147 bridge over the Brown Creek Tributary starting Thursday, April 16th. This is the bridge about 1.8 miles east of LA 505.

They’re doing a full bridge replacement, and the work is expected to take around four months, give or take depending on the weather.

If this is part of your usual drive, you might want to plan a little extra time and use an alternate route when you can.

JACKSON PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Motorists in Jackson Parish should prepare for a long-term road closure later this month as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development begins…

03/29/2026

This will start Monday 3/30/2026 due to extreme fire danger.