County profile
East Baton Rouge County, LA 12 departments
949 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in East Baton Rouge County · #4 of 64 in-state.
East Baton Rouge County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (949 personnel across 12 departments) - #4 of 64 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 64 in Louisiana
- 3.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 61% of roster in Baton Rouge Fire Department - Mechanic Shop
- 8 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in East Baton Rouge County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alsen-Saint Irma Lee Volunteer Fire Department Baton Rouge · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Baker Volunteer Fire Department Baker | other | 32 |
| Baton Rouge Fire Department Baton Rouge | other | - |
| Baton Rouge Fire Department - Mechanic Shop Baton Rouge | career | 575 |
| Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Department Baker · EMS | other | - |
| Brownsfield Volunteer Fire Department Baton Rouge · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Chaneyville Fire Department Zachary · EMS | other | - |
| East Side Volunteer Fire Department Baton Rouge · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Pride Volunteer Fire Department Greenwell Springs | other | - |
| Pride Volunteer Fire Department Pride · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Saint George Fire Protection District Baton Rouge · EMS | career | 124 |
| Zachary Fire and Rescue Zachary · EMS | volunteer | 71 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (949 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
3.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 949 roster).
Largest book: Baton Rouge Fire Department - Mechanic Shop holds 61% of county personnel (575 of 949).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, PA (-5 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve East Baton Rouge County? ▼
East Baton Rouge County has 949 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 79, which is 204% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in East Baton Rouge County, LA? ▼
East Baton Rouge County, LA has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are East Baton Rouge County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
East Baton Rouge County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does East Baton Rouge County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.