Caddo Fire District 4 in Louisiana is seeking a tax renewal to maintain its fire, EMS, and rescue services. The district is asking voters to support two funding renewals on the ballot, which are renewals of existing funding sources, not new taxes.
Importance of the Renewals
According to Fire Chief Joshua Gamble, the renewals are crucial to maintaining the services residents depend on every day. The funding will help ensure the district can continue operating and maintaining its emergency vehicles, equipment, stations, and personnel while keeping pace with rising operational costs.
Caddo Fire District 4 provides various services, including fire suppression, Advanced Life Support ambulance service, rescue operations, severe weather response, public education programs, smoke alarm installations, CPR training, and community risk reduction initiatives.
District resident Stephanie Phelan expressed her support for the renewals, citing the department’s commitment to local families, including her own parents. She emphasized the importance of having highly trained firefighters and paramedics available when families need them most.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
