County profile
Morehouse County, LA 6 departments
Volunteer share 17% across 6 HIFLD departments in Morehouse County (Louisiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Morehouse County, LA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 17% of 6; 110 personnel); #54 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 64 in Louisiana
- 5.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Bastrop Fire Department - Central Station
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Morehouse County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop Fire Department Bastrop | other | - |
| Bastrop Fire Department - Central Station Bastrop | career | 50 |
| Beekman Volunteer Fire Department Bastrop | volunteer | 15 |
| Collinston Volunteer Fire Department Collinston · EMS | other | - |
| Mer Rouge Volunteer Fire Department Mer Rouge · EMS | other | 22 |
| Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Oak Ridge | other | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (17% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (17% volunteer).
5.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 110 roster).
Largest book: Bastrop Fire Department - Central Station holds 45% of county personnel (50 of 110).
Photo-finish peer: Newton County, AR (+0 personnel).
Louisiana volunteer context
- State departments
- 786
- Annual fires
- 30,300
- Volunteer %
- 34%
FAQ
Are Morehouse County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Morehouse County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Morehouse County, LA? ▼
Morehouse County, LA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Morehouse County? ▼
Morehouse County has 110 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 31% below the Louisiana average.
Does Morehouse County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Morehouse County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Morehouse County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.