County profile
Evangeline County, LA 9 departments
290 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Evangeline County · #16 of 64 in-state.
Evangeline County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (290 personnel across 9 departments) - #16 of 64 in-state; mix 0/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 64 in Louisiana
- 3.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Mamou Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Evangeline County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District Basile · EMS | other | 55 |
| Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District - Central Station Basile · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Chataignier Volunteer Fire Department Chataignier · EMS | other | 30 |
| Mamou Volunteer Fire Department Mamou · EMS | volunteer | 65 |
| Pine Prairie Volunteer Fire Department Ville Platte · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Saint Landry Volunteer Fire Department Saint Landry | other | - |
| Ville Platte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Ville Platte · EMS | other | - |
| Ward 5 Fire Protection District Cheneyville | other | - |
| Ward 5 Fire Protection District Ville Platte · EMS | volunteer | 61 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (290 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
3.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 290 roster).
Largest book: Mamou Volunteer Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (65 of 290).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, OH (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Evangeline County? ▼
Evangeline County has 290 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 23% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Evangeline County, LA? ▼
Evangeline County, LA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Evangeline County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Evangeline County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Evangeline County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Evangeline 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 Evangeline County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.