Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Bossier City Fire Department

Bossier City, LA · Bossier County

Bossier City Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Bossier City, LA (Bossier County), with 9 stations and 185 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

185
Total personnel
9
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+612%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Bossier City, LA
FDID
08010

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Bossier City Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 98% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 612% above the state average
Stations
9
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Bossier City Fire Department

Bossier City Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Bossier City, within Bossier County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 185 total personnel, 9 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Bossier City Fire Department runs 612% 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 Bossier City Fire Department have?

Bossier City Fire Department has 185 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 612% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Bossier City Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Bossier City Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Bossier City Fire Department operate?

Bossier City Fire Department operates 9 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Bossier City Fire Department?

Bossier City Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Bossier County, LA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

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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.