County profile
Assumption County, LA 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Assumption County (Louisiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Assumption County, LA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 151 personnel); #46 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #46 of 64 in Louisiana
- 5.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Assumption County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou L'ourse Volunteer Fire Department Morgan City | other | 22 |
| Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department Labadieville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department Napoleonville · EMS | other | 40 |
| Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department Belle Rose · EMS | other | - |
| Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department Paincourtville · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Pierre Part-Belle River Volunteer Fire Department Pierre Part · EMS | other | - |
| Pierre Part/Belle River Volunteer Fire Department Pierre Part · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
5.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 151 roster).
Largest book: Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (40 of 151).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, AR (+0 personnel).
Louisiana volunteer context
- State departments
- 786
- Annual fires
- 30,300
- Volunteer %
- 34%
FAQ
Are Assumption County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Assumption County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Assumption County, LA? ▼
Assumption County, LA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Assumption County? ▼
Assumption County has 151 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the Louisiana average.
Does Assumption County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Assumption County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Assumption County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.