County profile
Jefferson County, LA 17 departments
602 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Jefferson County · #1 of 64 in-state.
Jefferson County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (602 personnel across 17 departments) - #1 of 64 in-state; mix 0/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 64 in Louisiana
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Kenner Fire Department
- 10 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (602 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (35% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 602 roster).
Largest book: Kenner Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (114 of 602).
Photo-finish peer: Anne Arundel County, MD (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 602 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 35% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, LA? ▼
Jefferson County, LA has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.