December 29, 2011 - Fire Damages One Apartment in Highland Neighborhood
All occupants escaped without injury
December 28, 2011 - SFD K-9 Search Dogs Requested to Help Find Missing Man
Request came from the Harrison County Sheriff's Office
December 26, 2011 - Fire Department to Conduct Assessment of Response Times during Independence Bowl
Combine two aging fire stations into one Super Station
December 23, 2011 - Suspects Arrested after Making False Bomb Threat to Local SPAR Facility
Two men under investigation
December 23, 2011 - SFD Responded to Back-to-Back House Fires in Less than Five Minutes
Six crews respond to these fires
December 9, 2011 - Juvenile Arrested for Aggravated Arson
The juvenile was booked into the Caddo Parish Juvenile Detention Center
December 9, 2011 - Cedar Grove Home Damaged by Early Morning Fire
The home was occupied at the time of the fire by a family of nine
December 5, 2011 - SFD Responds to another 2nd Alarm Fire
The warehouse suffered moderate fire damage
December 4, 2011 – City’s second 2-alarm Fire in Less Than a Week
44 Firefighters dispatched for apartment in Southeast Shreveport
November 21, 2011 - SFD and SPD collaborate to Nab Arson Suspect in southeast Shreveport
Landscape damage estimated at more than $1000
November 18, 2011 - Two Juveniles Arrested for Making Acid Bombs
Incendiary devices set off in store parking lot
November 16, 2011 - Overnight Fire Damages Home
The home was vacant at the time of the fire
November 8, 2011 - Shreveport Firefighters Battle Two House Fires within One Hour
Lightning likely cause of fires
October 29, 2011 - Attic Fire Damages Allendale Home
Possible Electrical Wire malfunction
October 22, 2011 - Unattended Cooking Fire Causes west Shreveport Homeowner to be transported to Hospital
The family’s home sustained heavy fire damage to the kitchen
October 9, 2011 - Morning Fire Damages Church in MLK Area
There were no injuries from the fire
October 7, 2011 - Firefighters to Collect for American Heart Association
Saturday, Oct 8th from 11 am-12 noon
October 4, 2011 - SFD Facilitates High-Rise Training
Shreveport residents and downtown business patrons should not be alarmed
September 28, 2011 - First African-American Female Chief of Fire Prevention Sworn In
Shreveport Fire Department makes history with Dyas’ appointment
September 29, 2011 - SFD Prevention Division Observes
National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 9th-15th
September 19, 2011 - Large Crane Falls on southeast Shreveport Retirement Center
One Live Oak employee was injured
September 15, 2011 - Allendale Fire Damages Three Homes
The home was occupied by two adults who escaped without injury.
September 14, 2011 - Public Safety Awareness
Our concern is the protection of life and property
September 6, 2011 - Piece of the World Trade Center Displayed at Fire Training Academy
A 480 pound steel beam from the World Trade Center
September 1, 2011 - Afternoon Apartment Fire on Ratliff
2-story brick apartment building
August 22, 2011 – Afternoon Kitchen Fire Damages Home
No injuries reported
August 20, 2011 - Electrical Fire Damages Home
The fire started in the kitchen area
August 15, 2011 - Homeowner Escapes Early Morning House Fire with Minor Injuries
Fire damaged more than 50 percent of the home
August 2, 2011 - Early Morning Motor Vehicle Accident Sends Three People to the Hospital
Jaws of Life used to free accident victims
July 27, 2011 - Local Shreveport Firefighter Recognized By National Organization
Forty & Eight Club Honors Corey T. Cummings
July 21, 2011 - SFD’S CHIEF OF FIRE PREVENTION RETIRING AFTER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE
Retirement Party Today
July 15, 2011 - ARK-LA-TEX FIRE FIGHTERS GIVING MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY “THE BOOT”
Local fire fighters will be kicking off their annual “Fill-The-Boot” program at 2:00PM, on Monday, July 18, 2011, at Shreveport Fire Department - Central Station, at 263 N. Common Street.
June 15, 2011 - Two Suspicious Fires Keep SFD Busy Overnight
Fires may have been intentionally set
July 12, 2011 - Afternoon Fire Damages Home
SFD Responds in record time
July 12, 2011- Early Morning Fire Destroys Home; Damages Another
Home was occupied, person escaped not harmed
July 9, 2011 - A west Shreveport Home is Heavily Damaged by an Early Morning Fire
There were no reported injuries
July 8, 2011 - The Statistics are out and SFD is the busiest Fire Department in the State of Louisiana
Ranked 55th out of 232, nationally
June 30, 2011 - Bossier City and Shreveport Continue Ban on Consumer Class C Fireworks
See the factors presented by National Weather Service
June 24, 2011 - A Coalition of Local, Parish, and State Agencies Temporarily Ban on Consumer Fireworks
Commercial Fireworks Allowed
June 21, 2011 - Electrical Fire Damages Home
Overheated extension cord may be cause of fire
June 20, 2011 - Early Morning Fire Displaces North Shreveport Family
Fire in 1700 Block of Bonnie Street
June 16, 2011 - Two Alarm Apartment Fire displaces Eight Families
Fire spread quickly through common attic
June 16, 2011 - SFD Plans Some Cool Events for Its 12th Annual Open House
Various activities going on at each location
June 7, 2011 - PUBLIC SUPPORT NEEDED FOR SFD’S SUMMER FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Targeting 500 homeowners in the historic Ingleside community
June 6, 2011 - Electrical Fire Damages Home
Morning fire damages bedroom
June 3, 2011 - Child Playing with Lighter Damages Home
The home suffered heavy fire damage, but no injuries
June 1, 2011 - Ammonia Leak Causes Evacuation of Local Business
SFD Responds to Foremost Dairy
May 31, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Chief Brian A. Crawford honored with Retirement Reception
Fire Chief Brian A. Crawford, a 27-year fire service veteran and leader of the Class 1 Fire Department will retire to become the City’s Assistant CAO.
May 20, 2011- Shreveport Fire Chief Chosen as Commencement Speaker for Local Graduates
The 4th graduation class of Ayers Career College
May 19, 2011 - Man Suffers Serious Burns
Fire started as homeowner attempted to burn ants
May 12, 2011 - Fire Investigators Nab Arson Suspect
Allegedly set fire to vehicle
May 11,2011- Four Teenagers Escape House Fire
The room suffered heavy fire damage along with a car
May 11, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Chief Hopefuls Pass Civil Service Exam
Certified exam results
May 10, 2011 – Mayor Glover Will Recognize Local Team for Rescue Efforts
LATF-USAR to be honored
May 7, 2011 - Shreveport/Bossier USAR Firefighters to Return from Alabama Search Efforts Today
120 Member group spent a week helping city recover
May 4, 2011 - Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Honored for Heroic Actions
The LSU Health Foundation will recognize 60 fire and health care professionals
May 3, 2011 - An Abandoned Elementary School is Scene of Possible Arson
The fire was contained to the basement area
May 1, 2011 - Shreveport/Bossier Firefighters Deploying to Tuscaloosa (AL) to Assist in Search and Rescue Efforts
Group part of LA USAR Task Force
April 14, 2011 - Two Shreveport Families Escape Harm From Overnight Fires
Early morning fires keep SFD busy
April 6, 2011 - CITY OF SHREVEPORT HONORS LOCAL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Honors
April 4, 2011 - SFD Busy with Two Overnight House Fires
There were no injuries reported
April 2, 2011 - SFD Arrest Two Juveniles for Dangerous Devices
Two emergency response incidents led to the arrest
March 28, 2011 - Homeowner Rescued and Revived by Shreveport Firefighters
Victim survives heavy smoke inhalation
March 21, 2011 - Afternoon House Fire Caused by Toddler Playing with Lighter
Fire damage was contained to the room
March 14 - The SFD Releases Stoner Hill Smoke Alarm Campaign Summary
Volunteers installed 87 new 10-year Titanium smoke alarms
March 14, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Department chosen to Host Belgium Firefighters
During the visit the group will stay at assigned fire stations
March 11, 2010 - Juvenile Arrested for Bomb Threat to Bethune Middle School
A phoned in bomb threat to 9-1-1
March 8, 2011 - Woman Arrested for Simple Arson
Simple arson carries a penalty, if convicted, of 2-15 years
March 8, 2011 - SFD Brings Fire Safety to Neighborhoods
FREE smoke alarm give-away campaign for 2011
March 4, 2011 - Late Evening Fire Heavily Damages Home in Lakeside Community
The exact cause of this fire is under investigation
March 2, 2011 - Unattended Cooking Displaces a Family of Eight
It took eight minutes to bring the fire under control
March 2, 2011 - SFD Praises the Performance of New Vehicles
ASAP Vehicles Used During Parade
February 24, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Department/Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Will Conduct Fire and Sprinkler Burn Demonstration
This event is funded through a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
February 14, 2011 - Two Car Rollover Vehicle Accident Injures Five
The exact cause of the wreck was unknown
February 14, 2011 - Two Early Morning Fires reported within One Hour keep Firefighters busy
Accidental and electrical fires garner attention
February 13, 2011 - SFD's Third Fire Today Caused by Unattended Cooking
SFD responds to fire in Eden Garden
February 11, 2011 - Unattended Cooking is the Cause of an Early Morning Apartment Fire
There were no injuries
February 10, 2011 - Home in Highland Community is Heavily Damaged by Fire
No one was home when the fire was reported
February 10, 2011 - Early Morning Electrical Fire Sparks in Local Newspaper’s Old Pressroom
Because of the nature of the fire, this fire is classified as accidental
February 10, 2011 - SFD Adds 11 Rookie Firefighters To Roster
The new rookie firefighters will officially begin their careers as early as this Friday
February 8, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Department/Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Will Conduct Fire and Sprinkler Burn Demonstration
This event is funded through a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
February 3, 2011 - Shreveport Fire Investigators Arrest Arsonist who targeted the Homeless
Man arrested for setting fire
January 28, 2011 - Afternoon Fire Injures One
The occupant stated that the fire started in the kitchen area
January 28, 2011 - Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation
January 23, 2011 - Caddo Heights Family Escape the Flames of an Early Morning House Fire
The fire caused damage to more than 60 percent of the home
January 19, 2011 - Vacant Warehouse is the Scene of Two-Alarm Fire
Approximately 50 SFD firefighters - manpower from 8 stations from throughout the City-- was called in to battle Shreveport's first two-alarm fire of 2011
January 19, 2010 - Rollover Accident Injures One
The accident involved two Sport Utility Vehicles
January 15, 2011 - Stewart-Warner Project Swim Fund on Track to Provide Free Swim Lessons for Area Children
Accepting applications from swim lesson providers
January 5, 2011 - SFD Investigator selected as a Security Team Leader for Super Bowl XLV
Fire Investigator Hood was selected as a team leader
January 4, 2011 - Electrical Fire Damages Home
The fire was brought under control at 7:02 pm
January 1, 2011 - The SFD Responds to Two Residential Fires within One Hour
Busy first day of the year for SFD
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