Natchitoches Parish Fire District 4

08/21/2026

08/15/2026

The members of Fire District 4 would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Billy Shugart. Billy was associated with Fire District 4 for more than 20 years, serving as a firefighter, driver and also a member of the Fire Board for the past several years. Always a public servant, he brought the same passion to Fire District 4 as he did to his work in law enforcement, the ministry as well as his time served in the military. His easygoing style and the level of wisdom he brought to the table greatly contributed to our ability to serve the residents of our District. We are grateful for his dedication and service to Fire District 4.

08/14/2026

For the next several days temps in our area will be in the high 90s-100 degrees. With no rain in sight, the potential for fire is extremely high, as well as heat-related injuries.

Some facts from heat.gov about high temperature risk factors and affected populations (image):

The places where an individual lives, works, plays, and learns can influence how much heat they are exposed to. There are three key factors that put some people at higher risk from heat than others:

Exposure: Some people are more exposed to high temperatures than others, such as those who spend long hours working or exercising outside, those experiencing homeless, or those who live in buildings without air conditioning.

Sensitivity: Some people are less tolerant of heat than others, such as infants, young children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with certain health conditions made worse by heat exposure. Certain medications can also affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature. People can be more sensitive to heat if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs that affect their ability to stay hydrated.

Ability to respond and prepare: Some people are less able to avoid heat than others, such as those with limited incomes who cannot afford air conditioning or the electricity to use it, people with mobility issues that prevent them from seeking health care or going to a cooling center during a heat wave, or those with outdoor jobs. Some people are less motivated to leave their homes for cooler places due to inability to bring pets, fear of crime, or concerns about being a burden to others.

If you have elderly or disabled neighbors, please check on them during extreme temperatures - you could save a life!

For more information visit the heat.gov website; https://heat.gov/who-is-most-at-risk-to-extreme-heat/

08/13/2026

BURN BAN EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!
Natchitoches Parish has declared a Burn Ban is in effect for all areas outside of any incorporated city limits in the Parish.

Extremely dry conditions have increased the risk of fire spreading from controlled burns, trash and debris burn piles, sparks from dragging chains, and other spark and errant ember inducing situations.

Please extinguish any fires you may have already burning, check the safety chains on trailers before moving, dispose of ci******es properly, avoid parking hot engines/equipment on dry grass/leaves and running equipment without spark arrestors.

If you do have a fire that you think is getting or about to get out of control, call 911 immediately and let the dispatcher know exactly where the fire is, and if any building/structures are in danger!

07/04/2026

06/05/2026

LA 117 Road closure June 11-13, 2026 1.5 miles north of Provencal.

🚧 NATCHITOCHES PARISH 🚧

Upcoming road closure:

📍Where: LA 117 - 1.5 miles north of Provencal in Natchitoches Parish
📅 When: June 11 - June 13, 2026, weather permitting
🚧 Why: Replacement of cross drain pipe located under the roadway to ensure adequate & proper drainage
🚗Detour info at link:
🔗https://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/announcements/announcement.aspx?key=41751 .tab=0

05/22/2026

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it… it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown

NPFPD 4 honors those who donned the uniform, knowing it could, and for these did, mean the last full measure.

04/28/2026

Come on down to 578 Second Street on May 8 starting at 10:00 a.m. and donate the gift of life and help us beat NPD in the Cuffs and Hoses battle!!! The real winners are those that receive this gift of life!!! The LifeShare Bus will be in front of the Admin office at the fire station.