Bossier Parish Emergency Medical Service

01/03/2026

BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR BOSSIER PARISH

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year, Bossier Parish! ✨

As the clock strikes midnight and we head into 2026, the team at Bossier Parish EMS wants to wish you a safe, fun, and incredibly productive year ahead! 🚑💨

While you’re out celebrating, our crews are on duty 24/7 to ensure our families, friends, neighbors, & visitors are taken care of.

We love serving this community, and we’re excited to see all the great things Bossier Parish will accomplish this year.

Safety Check: If you’re heading out tonight, remember to:
✅ Plan your safe ride home (Uber, Lyft, or a DD).
✅ Stay hydrated and look out for your friends.
✅ Give our emergency vehicles extra room on the roads!

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What is ONE goal or resolution you have for 2026?

Whether it's running a 5K, learning a new skill, or just spending more time doing your favorite activity—drop it in the comments!

We’ll be reading through and cheering you on! 👇👇👇👇👇👇

01/01/2026

Happy New Year. Be safe and have fun out there everyone.

01/01/2026

12/30/2025

***WE'RE HIRING***

Parish Secretary!

Join the Bossier Parish Police Jury team! This role is responsible for preparing, recording, and preserving official proceedings, assisting the Parish Administrator, and supporting Police Jurors with various needs.

Requirements:
✔ Strong leadership and organizational skills
✔ Excellent communication abilities
✔ Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or equivalent experience

Send your resume to: lwilson@bossierparishla.gov
The BPPJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

12/30/2025

Thank you to our most engaged followers over the last week...
Patrick Benfield Benton Fire District 4 Nicholas Clayton Beard Kevin Flint Timmy Clark Chasity Parrie

12/29/2025

Your EMS drug box has been sitting in a hot, humid ambulance for months.

But how stable are the meds inside?
Are they still effective when you need them the most?

A new study from Thailand tested just that, and the results might surprise you. 🚑💉🔥

📊 Study Summary:
This 12-month prospective study looked at Epinephrine, Amiodarone, and Atropine stored in EMS drug boxes in real-world tropical EMS conditions (average temp: 86°F / 30.1°C, humidity: 72%).

📦 More details on the meds:
◆ Carried on 450 EMS missions
◆ Stored at 77.4 °F / 25.2°C inside the drug box on average
◆ Tested every 3 months for pH, color, sediment, and concentration

🧪 Key Findings:
✅ Epinephrine lost only 4.2% potency (from 100.1% → 95.9%)
✅ Amiodarone dropped 6% (107.7% → 101.7%)
⚠️ Atropine degraded the fastest: 7% drop (105% → 98%)

No visible changes in color, sediment, or pH for any drug
All drugs stayed within USP standards (

12/28/2025

STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHARES SAFETY GUIDANCE FOR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

BATON ROUGE (December 26, 2025) – As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prioritize both safety and awareness when purchasing and using fireworks.

For the current end-of-year season, more than 600 retail fireworks stands are permitted statewide. State law requires all wholesale and retail fireworks sellers to be properly licensed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in parishes and municipalities where fireworks sales are permitted. Fireworks may be sold through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2025.

The State Fire Marshal strongly recommends that families attend organized public fireworks displays rather than setting off fireworks themselves. For those who choose to buy fireworks, it is important to confirm that the retailer is properly permitted. Consumers may ask to view a stand’s permit at any time. Any suspected illegal or unsafe fireworks sales should be reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 1-800-256-5452 or through the agency’s website at www.lasfm.org.

The office also emphasizes the importance of using fireworks responsibly. According to recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related injuries continue to increase nationwide.

To help prevent accidents, the State Fire Marshal recommends the following safety measures:

• Keep fireworks at least 200 feet from buildings, vehicles, and flammable debris
• Never let children handle fireworks; offer safe alternatives like glow sticks
• Avoid using fireworks if impaired by alcohol or drugs
• Light one firework at a time and monitor with a hose or bucket of water nearby
• Soak used fireworks before disposal—never toss them dry into the trash

Residents are also urged to consider local weather conditions before using fireworks. Check for any active burn bans and be mindful of dry conditions when selecting a safe area for fireworks use.

On Behalf of DPS Principal Assistant, Chief Bryan J. Adams
Contact Information- osfm.publicaffairs@la.gov

12/25/2025

Anyone else catch pictures of Santa as he made his way through Bossier Parish last night? Here he can be seen flying over our Administrative Complex where Bossier Parish EMS Medic 6 & Benton Fire District 4 Engine 3 are stationed.

12/25/2025

📢 Your Voice Matters, Bossier Parish! 🚑

At Bossier Parish EMS, our mission is to provide life-saving care with compassion and excellence. To do that even better, we want to hear from you.

We are excited to launch a dedicated email address specifically for your feedback: voices@bpems.org.

Did one of our Paramedics go above and beyond? 🌟 Do you feel that your Medic did something that made your encounter extraordinarily great and you want to make sure their hard work is recognized? We want to hear about it! There is nothing more rewarding for our team than knowing they made a difference. Whether it was a kind word during a difficult moment or expert care when it mattered most, please share those "kudos" with us so we can celebrate our heroes.

Have other feedback?
Questions
Concerns
General Comments

📧 Email us anytime at: voices@bpems.org

We are proud to serve Bossier Parish and be your Provider for Prehospital Emergency Medical Care, and we thank you for helping us continue to improve.