County profile
Calcasieu County, LA 13 departments
474 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Calcasieu County · #8 of 64 in-state.
Calcasieu County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (474 personnel across 13 departments) - #8 of 64 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 64 in Louisiana
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Lake Charles Fire Department
- 4 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calcasieu County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Cam Volunteer Fire Department Lake Charles | other | 14 |
| Carlyss Fire Department Sulphur | other | 32 |
| Dequincy Volunteer Fire Department Dequincy · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Houston River Volunteer Fire Department Sulphur | other | 20 |
| Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Iowa | volunteer | 29 |
| Lake Charles Fire Department Lake Charles | career | 126 |
| Lake Charles Fire Department - North Station Lake Charles · EMS | other | - |
| Lebleu Settlement Volunteer Fire Department Lake Charles · EMS | other | 40 |
| Starks Volunteer Fire Department Starks | other | 40 |
| Sulphur Fire Department Sulphur | career | 62 |
| Vinton Volunteer Fire Department Vinton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Ward 1 Fire Protection District Lake Charles | volunteer | 31 |
| Westlake Volunteer Fire Department Westlake | volunteer | 37 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (474 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 474 roster).
Largest book: Lake Charles Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (126 of 474).
Photo-finish peer: Wayne County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Calcasieu County? ▼
Calcasieu County has 474 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 38% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Calcasieu County, LA? ▼
Calcasieu County, LA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Calcasieu County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Calcasieu County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Calcasieu County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.