County profile
Rapides County, LA 21 departments
538 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Rapides County · #3 of 64 in-state.
Rapides County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (538 personnel across 21 departments) - #3 of 64 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 64 in Louisiana
- 3.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in City of Alexandria Fire Department
- 20 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rapides County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (538 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (24% volunteer).
3.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 538 roster).
Largest book: City of Alexandria Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (125 of 538).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, PA (+5 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rapides County? ▼
Rapides County has 538 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 0% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Rapides County, LA? ▼
Rapides County, LA has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rapides County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Rapides County has a mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Rapides County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 33 departments in Rapides 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 Rapides County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.