County profile
Ouachita County, LA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Ouachita County (Louisiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ouachita County, LA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 247 personnel); #17 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #17 of 64 in Louisiana
- 4.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 85% of roster in Monroe Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ouachita County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of West Monroe Fire Department West Monroe · EMS | career | 37 |
| Monroe Fire Department Monroe · EMS | other | 210 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 247 roster).
Largest book: Monroe Fire Department holds 85% of county personnel (210 of 247).
Photo-finish peer: Haywood County, NC (+0 personnel).
Louisiana volunteer context
- State departments
- 786
- Annual fires
- 30,300
- Volunteer %
- 34%
FAQ
Are Ouachita County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ouachita County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ouachita County, LA? ▼
Ouachita County, LA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ouachita County? ▼
Ouachita County has 247 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 124, which is 377% above the Louisiana average.
Does Ouachita County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Ouachita 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 Ouachita County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.