Volunteer

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department

Grand Coteau, LA · St Landry County

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Grand Coteau, LA (St Landry County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

16
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-38%
below LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
19th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Grand Coteau, LA
FDID
49015

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 19% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 38% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Grand Coteau, within St Landry County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department runs 38% 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 Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department have?

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department?

Grand Coteau Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving St Landry 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.