County profile
Bienville County, LA 11 departments
Volunteer share 9% across 11 HIFLD departments in Bienville County (Louisiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bienville County, LA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 9% of 11; 121 personnel); #37 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 64 in Louisiana
- 6.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Wards 4 and 5
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bienville County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Fire Department Arcadia · EMS | other | 25 |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Liberty Hill · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Lucky · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Saline · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Castor | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Jonesboro · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Saline · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Ward 7 Mount Olive · EMS | other | - |
| Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Wards 4 and 5 Ringgold · EMS | other | 53 |
| North Bienville Fire Protection District Gibsland | other | - |
| North Bienville Fire Protection District Arcadia | volunteer | 43 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (9% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (9% volunteer).
6.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 121 roster).
Largest book: Bienville Parish Fire Protection District Wards 4 and 5 holds 44% of county personnel (53 of 121).
Photo-finish peer: Shelby County, IN (+0 personnel).
Louisiana volunteer context
- State departments
- 786
- Annual fires
- 30,300
- Volunteer %
- 34%
FAQ
Are Bienville County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bienville County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Bienville County, LA? ▼
Bienville County, LA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bienville County? ▼
Bienville County has 121 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 58% below the Louisiana average.
Does Bienville County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Bienville 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 Bienville County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.