COVID-19 forces closure of Shreveport Fire Station

Shreveport Fire Department Chief Scott Wolverton ordered the immediate closure of Shreveport Fire Station 4, located at 2200 Milam Street in the Lakeside community, because of possible COVID-19 exposure.

Sixteen fire personnel have been possibly exposed and have been ordered to self-quarantined or seek treatment at a local medical facility.

In order to continue fire services for the community, Fire Engine 4 and Medic 4 have been relocated for 72 hours (3 days) to Central Fire Station—263 North Common Street.

On Thursday, six firefighters from Fire Station 4 were released early from their duty assignments due to a high-risk exposure to a patient who tested positive for COVID-19. The fire station was professionally sterilized thus re-opened by mid-afternoon. However, at approximately 3:00PM, the members of the on-coming shift reported showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

SFD is urging all citizens to respect the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and the Department of Health and Hospitals to Stay home.