County profile
Lafayette County, LA 12 departments
455 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Lafayette County · #13 of 64 in-state.
Lafayette County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (455 personnel across 12 departments) - #13 of 64 in-state; mix 0/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 64 in Louisiana
- 2.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Lafayette Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lafayette County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Broussard Fire Department Broussard · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Carencro City Fire Department Carencro | volunteer | 30 |
| Carencro Volunteer Fire Department Carencro | other | - |
| Duson Volunteer Fire Department Duson | other | 23 |
| Duson Volunteers Fire Department Duson | other | - |
| Judice Volunteer Fire Department Duson · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lafayette Fire Department Lafayette | other | 223 |
| Lafayette Regional Airport Fire Department Lafayette · EMS | other | 15 |
| Milton Volunteer Fire Department Maurice · EMS | other | - |
| Milton Volunteer Fire Department Milton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Scott Volunteer Fire Department Scott · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Youngsville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (455 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
2.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 455 roster).
Largest book: Lafayette Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (223 of 455).
Photo-finish peer: Escambia County, FL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lafayette County? ▼
Lafayette County has 455 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 46% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Lafayette County, LA? ▼
Lafayette County, LA has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lafayette County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lafayette County has a mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lafayette County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.