Volunteer EMS Provider

Holly Ridge Fire District

Rayville, LA · Richland County

Holly Ridge Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Rayville, LA (Richland County), with 3 stations and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+15%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
54th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
10
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Rayville, LA
FDID
42025

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Holly Ridge Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 54% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 15% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Holly Ridge Fire District

Holly Ridge Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Rayville, within Richland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 3 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. Holly Ridge Fire District runs 15% 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 Holly Ridge Fire District have?

Holly Ridge Fire District has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Holly Ridge Fire District provide EMS services?

Yes, Holly Ridge Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Holly Ridge Fire District operate?

Holly Ridge Fire District operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Holly Ridge Fire District?

Holly Ridge Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Richland 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.