County profile
Bossier County, LA 7 departments
285 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Bossier County · #15 of 64 in-state.
Bossier County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (285 personnel across 7 departments) - #15 of 64 in-state; mix 1/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 64 in Louisiana
- 5.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 65% of roster in Bossier City Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bossier County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Fire Barksdale Air Force Base · EMS | other | - |
| Bossier City Fire Department Bossier City · EMS | career | 185 |
| Bossier City Fire Department Bossier · EMS | other | - |
| Haughton Volunteer Fire Department Haughton · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Ivan Volunteer Fire Department Benton · EMS | other | 19 |
| Plain Dealing Volunteer Fire Department Plain Dealing | other | 12 |
| South Bossier Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Elm Grove · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (285 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
5.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 285 roster).
Largest book: Bossier City Fire Department holds 65% of county personnel (185 of 285).
Photo-finish peer: Iroquois County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bossier County? ▼
Bossier County has 285 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 58% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Bossier County, LA? ▼
Bossier County, LA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bossier County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bossier County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Bossier County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Bossier 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 Bossier County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.