County profile
West Carroll County, LA 11 departments
Volunteer share 18% across 11 HIFLD departments in West Carroll County (Louisiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
West Carroll County, LA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 18% of 11; 150 personnel); #47 of 64 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 64 in Louisiana
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Fiske Union Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station
- 1 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 786 Louisiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in West Carroll County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Volunteer Fire Department - Macedonia Station Oak Grove | other | 22 |
| Concord Volunteer Fire Department - Oak Grove Station Oak Grove | other | - |
| Fish Union Volunteer Fire Department - South Station Oak Grove | other | - |
| Fiske Union Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station Oak Grove | volunteer | 30 |
| Fiske Union Volunteer Fire Department - North Station Oak Grove | other | - |
| Forest Fire Department - Central Station Oak Grove | other | 24 |
| Goodwill Volunteer Fire Department Oak Grove | other | 20 |
| Kilbourne Volunteer Fire Department Kilbourne · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Oak Grove Fire District Oak Grove | other | - |
| Ward 1 Volunteer Fire Department Epps | other | 15 |
| Ward 2 Volunteer Fire Department Pioneer | other | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (18% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (18% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 150 roster).
Largest book: Fiske Union Volunteer Fire Department - Central Station holds 20% of county personnel (30 of 150).
Photo-finish peer: Henry County, AL (+0 personnel).
Louisiana volunteer context
- State departments
- 786
- Annual fires
- 30,300
- Volunteer %
- 34%
FAQ
Are West Carroll County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
West Carroll County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in West Carroll County, LA? ▼
West Carroll County, LA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 64 among Louisiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve West Carroll County? ▼
West Carroll County has 150 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 46% below the Louisiana average.
Does West Carroll County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in West Carroll County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for West Carroll County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.