County profile
St Tammany County, LA 4 departments
169 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in St Tammany County · #7 of 64 in-state.
St Tammany County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (169 personnel across 4 departments) - #7 of 64 in-state; mix 1/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 64 in Louisiana
- 2.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Saint Tammany Fire District
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Tammany County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bush Volunteer Fire Department Bush · EMS | other | 35 |
| Covington Volunteer Fire Department Covington · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Saint Tammany Fire District Mandeville · EMS | career | 85 |
| Saint Tammany Parish Fire Protection District3 Lacombe · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (169 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
2.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 169 roster).
Largest book: Saint Tammany Fire District holds 50% of county personnel (85 of 169).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Tammany County? ▼
St Tammany County has 169 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 62% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in St Tammany County, LA? ▼
St Tammany County, LA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Tammany County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
St Tammany County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does St Tammany County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in St Tammany 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 Tammany County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.