County profile
St Charles County, LA 9 departments
290 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in St Charles County · #26 of 64 in-state.
St Charles County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (290 personnel across 9 departments) - #26 of 64 in-state; mix 0/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #26 of 64 in Louisiana
- 4.48 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Luling Volunteer Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Charles County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Gauche Volunteer Fire Department Des Allemands · EMS | other | 28 |
| Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department Des Allemands · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| East Saint Charles Volunteer Fire Department Destrehan · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Hahnville Volunteer Fire Department Hahnville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Killona Volunteer Fire Department Killona | volunteer | 16 |
| Luling Volunteer Fire Department Luling · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Norco Area Volunteer Fire Department Norco · EMS | other | 36 |
| Paradis Volunteer Fire Department Paradis · EMS | other | 24 |
| Saint Rose Volunteer Fire Department Saint Rose · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (290 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.48 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 290 roster).
Largest book: Luling Volunteer Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (50 of 290).
Photo-finish peer: Pulaski County, MO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Charles County? ▼
St Charles County has 290 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 23% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in St Charles County, LA? ▼
St Charles County, LA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Charles County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in St Charles County are volunteer.
Does St Charles County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in St Charles 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 St Charles County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.