Broussard Fire Department
Broussard, LA · Lafayette County
Broussard Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Broussard, LA (Lafayette County), with 2 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Broussard, LA
- County
- Lafayette County
- FDID
- 50003
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-06077 | $172,333.33 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Louisiana average
How Broussard Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 75% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Broussard Fire Department
Broussard Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Broussard, within Lafayette County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 2 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. Broussard Fire Department runs 54% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Broussard Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $172,333.33 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Broussard Fire Department have? ▼
Broussard Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 54% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Broussard Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Broussard Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Broussard Fire Department operate? ▼
Broussard Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Broussard Fire Department? ▼
Broussard Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lafayette County, LA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Broussard Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Broussard Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $172,333.33 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana has 786 fire departments with 20,402 total personnel. 34% are volunteer departments.
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