County profile
Avoyelles County, LA 15 departments
342 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Avoyelles County · #20 of 64 in-state.
Avoyelles County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (342 personnel across 15 departments) - #20 of 64 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 64 in Louisiana
- 2.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department
- 11 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Avoyelles County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (342 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (47% volunteer).
2.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 342 roster).
Largest book: Bordelonville Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (46 of 342).
Photo-finish peer: Muskegon County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Avoyelles County? ▼
Avoyelles County has 342 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 12% below the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Avoyelles County, LA? ▼
Avoyelles County, LA has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Avoyelles County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Avoyelles County has a mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Avoyelles County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Avoyelles County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Avoyelles County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.