Bossier Parish Emergency Medical Service

05/28/2026

Bossier Parish EMS would like to congratulate Paramedic Nicholas Beard and his wife Amanda on the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Madelyn Elizabeth Beard.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We carry the memory of those who gave everything to secure our freedom. We will never forget. Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day, Bossier Parish.

05/22/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our colleagues at Pafford EMS along with the family and friends of Paramedic Britany McCarty. Britany was a friend to many EMS professionals in this region and has been a calm and caring voice to countless people in their moments of crisis. We pray for comfort to all who mourn her passing and we hope you know the impact she had on so many people.

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Paramedic Britany McCarty, a beloved member of the Pafford family since 2018.

Throughout her years of service, Britany exemplified compassion, dedication, and selflessness in every aspect of her work. She cared deeply for her patients, supported those around her, and made a lasting impact on countless lives. Her presence, kindness, and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten, and this loss is deeply felt across our entire organization.

Please keep Britany’s family, friends, coworkers, and all who knew and loved her in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

05/20/2026

Bossier Parish EMS will be hosting a Heartsaver CPR Class on May 28th at 10:00 AM.

If you would like to sign up, please call 741-9201.

❤️ Remember: CPR saves lives, and you could be the difference in someone’s emergency.

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Bossier Parish Announces Early Voting Schedule and Polling Location Update

Early voting for Bossier Parish will be held Saturday, May 2, through Saturday, May 9, excluding Sunday.

Voters may cast ballots between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at either of the following early voting locations:
• Bossier Parish Courthouse, 2nd floor, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton
• 2206 Beckett St., Bossier City (former Bossier Central Library)

In addition, a polling place change will affect two precincts during regular Election Day voting cycles. All voters who previously voted at the two precincts at Airline Baptist Church will now vote at Asbury United Methodist Church.

04/29/2026

Boil Advisory Issued for the Town of Benton Water System

The Town of Benton has issued a precautionary boil advisory for all customers served by the Benton Water System.

Earlier today at approximately 3:00 p.m., maintenance crews responded to an emergency water main blowout at the intersection of Cleveland Street and Palmetto Road. A 12-inch water main was accidentally struck by a contractor working in the area. Crews were unable to isolate the affected section, which may result in low water pressure systemwide while repairs are underway.

Repairs are expected to be completed by 11:00 p.m. tonight.

As a precaution, residents are advised to boil water for one (1) minute before consuming it until the advisory is lifted. This advisory applies only to water used for drinking or food preparation.

Customers will be notified once the advisory has been rescinded.
Please help share this information with family and neighbors in the Benton area.

04/28/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇
Do you have questions, comments, or perhaps a heartwarming story? We would love to hear from you because 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴. Please feel free to reach out to us at voices@bpems.org .

04/23/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Brigette and Pam! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the countless ways you support Bossier Parish EMS. We appreciate you more than words can express.