County profile
Tangipahoa County, LA 13 departments
353 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Tangipahoa County · #18 of 64 in-state.
Tangipahoa County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (353 personnel across 13 departments) - #18 of 64 in-state; mix 1/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 64 in Louisiana
- 4.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Hammond Fire Department - Central Station
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tangipahoa County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Eighth Ward Volunteer Fire Department of Tangipahoa Parish Ponchatoula · EMS | other | - |
| Hammond Fire Department Hammond · EMS | other | - |
| Hammond Fire Department - Central Station Hammond · EMS | career | 65 |
| Husser Volunteer Fire Department Loranger · EMS | other | - |
| Husser Volunteer Fire Department Husser · EMS | other | 20 |
| Independence Volunteer Fire Department Independence · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Kentwood Volunteer Fire Department Kentwood | volunteer | 42 |
| Loranger Volunteer Fire Department Loranger · EMS | other | 35 |
| Manchac Volunteer Fire Department Ponchatoula | other | 15 |
| Natalbany Fire Department Tickfaw · EMS | other | 30 |
| Ponchatoula Volunteer Fire Department Ponchatoula · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Roseland Volunteer Fire Department Roseland · EMS | other | 23 |
| Wilmer Volunteer Fire Department Kentwood · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (353 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (31% volunteer).
4.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 353 roster).
Largest book: Hammond Fire Department - Central Station holds 18% of county personnel (65 of 353).
Photo-finish peer: Defiance County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tangipahoa County? ▼
Tangipahoa County has 353 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 4% above the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Tangipahoa County, LA? ▼
Tangipahoa County, LA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tangipahoa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Tangipahoa County has a mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Tangipahoa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.