Questions surface about Ellerbe Road house fire response

SFD looks to end aid agreement with Caddo Fire District 5

CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The massive house fire on Ellerbe Road is causing dilemmas for the Shreveport Fire Department and the area's local fire district. The home became fully engulfed in flames in south Shreveport on May 9. Fire Chief Clarence Reese said his crews were first on the scene. He said his department had the most units there, with 13 SFD units sent, which went up to 18 units, including himself. He said the significant response …

Questions surface about Ellerbe Road house fire response

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport officials are raising concerns that the city’s fire department may be stretching its resources too thin by responding to emergencies outside city limits.

Questions surface about response to Ellerbe Road house fire

SHREVEPORT, La. - Shreveport officials are raising concerns that the city’s fire department may be stretching its resources too thin by responding to emergencies outside city limits.

Shreveport Fire chief wants to change agreement with Caddo Fire to preserve resources

A fire in an Ellerbe Road home outside the Shreveport city limits could lead to a change in how the city's fire department cooperates with rural departments via mutual aid agreements.