Volunteer

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station

Berwick, LA · St Mary County

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station is a Volunteer department serving Berwick, LA (St Mary County), with 3 stations and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+15%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
54th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Berwick, LA
FDID
51020

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 54% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 15% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station operates as a Volunteer department in Berwick, within St Mary County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Louisiana has 786 registered fire departments and 20,402 total personnel, averaging roughly 26 staff per department. Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station runs 15% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 30,300 fires, 96 fire deaths, and 34% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station have?

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station provide EMS services?

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station operate?

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station?

Berwick Volunteer Fire Department - Vj Bella Central Station is a Volunteer department serving St Mary County, LA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 786 fire departments with 20,402 total personnel. 34% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.