Volunteer EMS Provider

Elizabeth Fire Department

Elizabeth, LA · Allen County

Elizabeth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Elizabeth, LA (Allen County), with 1 station and 11 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

11
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-58%
below LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
5th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Elizabeth, LA
FDID
02001

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Elizabeth Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 5% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 58% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Elizabeth Fire Department

Elizabeth Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Elizabeth, within Allen County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 11 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Elizabeth Fire Department runs 58% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Elizabeth Fire Department have?

Elizabeth Fire Department has 11 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 58% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Elizabeth Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Elizabeth Fire Department operate?

Elizabeth Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Elizabeth Fire Department?

Elizabeth Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Allen 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.