County profile
Vermilion County, LA 11 departments
236 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Vermilion County · #24 of 64 in-state.
Vermilion County, LA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (236 personnel across 11 departments) - #24 of 64 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 64 in Louisiana
- 3.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Maurice Volunteer Fire Department
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Vermilion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Erath Volunteer Fire Department Erath · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Gueydan Volunteer Fire Department Gueydan · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Henry Volunteer Fire Department Erath | volunteer | 15 |
| Indian Bayou Volunteer Fire Department Kaplan · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Kaplan Fire Department Kaplan · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department Abbeville · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Leleux Volunteer Fire Department Kaplan | other | 18 |
| Little Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Kaplan · EMS | other | 16 |
| Maurice Volunteer Fire Department Maurice · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Meaux Nunez Volunteer Fire Department Kaplan | other | 26 |
| Pecan Island Volunteer Fire Department Kaplan · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (236 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 236 roster).
Largest book: Maurice Volunteer Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (32 of 236).
Photo-finish peer: Waushara County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Vermilion County? ▼
Vermilion County has 236 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 19% below the Louisiana average.
How many fire departments are in Vermilion County, LA? ▼
Vermilion County, LA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Vermilion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Vermilion County are volunteer.
Does Vermilion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.