DeSoto Fire District 8

05/04/2026

Join us in congratulating our two newest Firefighters on their outstanding achievement graduating FETA Academy Class 190!

They have successfully completed HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver/Operator Pumper, and Heavy Vehicle Rescue Awareness. This is no small accomplishment, and it speaks volumes about their dedication, discipline, and commitment to the fire service.

We are proud to welcome them back home to DeSoto Parish, where they are ready to serve and protect every corner of this great parish.

Please help us give them a well-deserved congratulations as they begin this important chapter in their careers! 🚒👏

05/01/2026

Congratulations to our graduates, Logan Calhoun and Caden Lee. 👨🏼‍🚒🚒🔥

03/28/2026

Alright folks, time for a little weekend fire risk update!

Elevated fire risk for DeSoto parish and surrounding areas today. ❗️Strong Northeast to east winds 💨🍃 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Relative humidity 20-30%. These conditions will support the spread of fires. 🔥

In other words, today is not the day to test your “I can totally control this little fire” skills. 🙅🏽‍♂️ Even your grill might be feeling a bit too adventurous.

Desoto Parish is not currently under a burn ban, however, outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are definitely discouraged. 🚫

Translation: just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Your future self (and your neighbors) will thank you. 🏡 😊

Please report all fire emergencies to 911. ☎️

Stay safe, stay smart, and maybe give anything involving flames a rain check today. Enjoy your weekend!

Graphics from the US National Weather Service Shreveport Louisiana 🌤️

03/23/2026

🚒 Recruit Academy Update – DeSoto Fire District 8 🚒

We are proud to share an exciting update on the progress of our newest recruits! Our team has officially passed the halfway point of the academy, and they continue to demonstrate dedication, discipline, and a strong commitment to serving others.

Graduation day is quickly approaching, and we look forward to welcoming these men back home to DeSoto Parish, where they will begin their careers protecting and serving the wonderful people of this parish.

Please join us in congratulating our recruits on their hard work and encouraging them as they finish strong in the second half of their training. The future of our department is bright, and we are proud of each one of them.

Stay safe, DeSoto Parish, and thank you for your continued support of your fire service. 🇺🇸🔥

📷 Pictures from FETA-Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Academy's page.

03/22/2026

Happy Sunday! Today brings another day of elevated fire danger. 🚒🧯

We’re not officially under a burn ban… but Mother Nature is definitely side-eyeing anyone holding a match right now. 😅 Technically allowed, but HIGHLY discouraged! 👀🔥🚫

Don’t forget that the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office app has a place especially for burn ban updates! 📱

Please report all fire emergencies to 911! ☎️

(Graphic from US National Weather Service Shreveport Louisiana) 🌤️

03/20/2026

Oh hear ye, oh hear ye, in DeSoto so fair,
Where pine needles whisper and sparks fill the air!
A message for neighbors, both near and afar—
About flames that might leap from a teeny small char. 🔥

Now folks have been asking (oh yes, quite a lot!),
“Can I burn just a little? Just one tiny spot?”
Well technically speaking, no ban’s in decree…
But that doesn’t mean, friends, it’s a good time for thee! 😉

For grass can go crackle! And winds can go WHOOSH!
And suddenly embers go dancing ker-PLOOSH!
They skip and they hop, they race and they run,
Turning “just one small burn” into “OH NO, NOT FUN!” 😳

Think kindly, dear neighbor, think kindly today,
Of firefighters brave 👩‍🚒🧑‍🚒 who might rush your way.
With hoses and helmets and boots in the heat,
All ‘cause someone thought burning would be kinda neat.

So hold off your matches, your piles, and your plans,
Keep water not fire in buckets and cans.
Let’s wait for conditions less crispy and dry,🌦️
When flames won’t go zooming and reaching the sky!

This message is public—so share it around,
From porch to the pasture, please pass it around.
From our fire stations to wherever you roam—
Let’s keep DeSoto safe, every field, every home! 🔥

DeSoto Fire District 8 wishes you a safe and happy weekend. Please check for updates on the fire risk in our area before you decide to burn! 🙂

03/20/2026

📆Friday, March 20, 2026 Update

‼️Elevated Fire Risk Continues‼️

This notice is effective until 7pm Saturday Evening (3.21.26)

We are still experiencing an elevated risk for fire danger.

These conditions will support the spread of fires. Desoto Parish is not currently under a burn ban, however, outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are HIGHLY discouraged.

Relative humidity: 30-35%

Winds: 10 to 15 mph sustained with higher gusts possible.

Critically dry.

Please report all fire emergencies to 911.

Alerts are provided via the US National Weather Service Shreveport Louisiana and updates are also shared on the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office app.

Ongoing dry fuels will yield elevated wildfire conditions on Friday across the entire Four State Region. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged.

03/19/2026

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT‼️FIRE WEATHER ADVISORY‼️

📆THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

We are under a fire weather advisory until 7pm this evening.

Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth!

Relative humidity: 30-40%

Winds: 10-15 mph sustained with higher gusts possible.

Critically dry.

These conditions will support the spread of fires. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged today.

Please report all fire emergencies to 911.

Alerts are provided via the US National Weather Service Shreveport Louisiana and updates are also shared on the Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office app.

Stay aware, and stay safe!

03/16/2026

‼️FIRE WEATHER ADVISORY‼️

We are under a fire weather advisory until 7pm this evening.

Weather conditions will be favorable for wildfire growth due to low relative humidity from 15-25 percent.

Winds 15-20 mph sustained with gusts near 25-30 mph.

These conditions will support the spread of fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged today.

Please report fire emergencies to 911.

03/09/2026

After consulting with the President of the Jury and the Fire Chiefs, the burn ban has been lifted for DeSoto Parish effective immediately!