County profile
Orleans County, LA 2 departments
145 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Orleans County · #6 of 64 in-state.
Orleans County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (145 personnel across 2 departments) - #6 of 64 in-state; mix 0/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 64 in Louisiana
- 94% of roster in Fort Pike Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Orleans County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pike Volunteer Fire Department New Orleans · EMS | other | 136 |
| New Orleans Lakefront Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting New Orleans · EMS | other | 9 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (145 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
Largest book: Fort Pike Volunteer Fire Department holds 94% of county personnel (136 of 145).
Photo-finish peer: Chenango County, NY (-3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Orleans County? ▼
Orleans County has 145 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 73, which is 181% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Orleans County, LA? ▼
Orleans County, LA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Orleans County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Orleans County has a mix: 0 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Orleans County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Orleans 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 Orleans County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.