County profile
St Mary County, LA 12 departments
342 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in St Mary County · #23 of 64 in-state.
St Mary County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (342 personnel across 12 departments) - #23 of 64 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 64 in Louisiana
- 4.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Mary County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Volunteer Fire Department Morgan City · EMS | other | 24 |
| Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department Baldwin | volunteer | 60 |
| Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department Morgan City | other | 35 |
| Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station Berwick | volunteer | 30 |
| Centerville Volunteer Fire Department Franklin | other | 30 |
| Chitimacha Fire Protection Charenton · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Cypremort Point Volunteer Fire Department Franklin | other | - |
| Four Corners Volunteer Fire Department Franklin · EMS | other | - |
| Four Corners Volunteer Fire Department Jeanerette · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Franklin Fire Department Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Morgan City Fire Department Morgan City · EMS | career | 55 |
| Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Patterson · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (342 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 342 roster).
Largest book: Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (60 of 342).
Photo-finish peer: Shenandoah County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Mary County? ▼
St Mary County has 342 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 12% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in St Mary County, LA? ▼
St Mary County, LA has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Mary County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
St Mary County has a mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does St Mary County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in St Mary 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 Mary County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.