Volunteer EMS Provider

Donaldsonville Fire Department

Donaldsonville, LA · Ascension County

Donaldsonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Donaldsonville, LA (Ascension County), with 29 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
-
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+12%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
53th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Donaldsonville, LA
FDID
03001

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Donaldsonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 53% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 12% above the state average
Stations
-
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Donaldsonville Fire Department

Donaldsonville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Donaldsonville, within Ascension County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, no station count on file, 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. Donaldsonville Fire Department runs 12% 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 Donaldsonville Fire Department have?

Donaldsonville Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Donaldsonville Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Donaldsonville Fire Department operate?

Station count data for Donaldsonville Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.

What type of fire department is Donaldsonville Fire Department?

Donaldsonville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ascension 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.

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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.