Caddo Parish fire districts, ambulance services seek renewals on upcoming State Bond Commission agenda

Emergency services across Caddo Parish are seeking continued financial support through several tax and service charge proposals set for review on April 17, 2026.

Fire District No. 1 is requesting a 14.0 mills tax for 10 years to fund firemen’s salaries, equipment, and facilities. Fire District No. 4 has proposed a dual approach: a service charge not exceeding $150 for emergency medical and fire services, alongside a 10.07 mills tax for facility maintenance. Furthermore, the North Caddo Hospital Service District is seeking a 5.0 mills tax to maintain and improve its emergency ambulance service based at the North Caddo Medical Center.