Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department
Abbeville, LA · Vermilion County
Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Abbeville, LA (Vermilion County), with 1 station and 12 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 12
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Abbeville, LA
- County
- Vermilion County
- FDID
- 57065
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV00347 | $238,096 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FR-00002 | $225,028 |
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 Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 6% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department
Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Abbeville, within Vermilion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 12 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. Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department runs 54% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $463,124 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 Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department has 12 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 54% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Vermilion County, LA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Leblanc Volunteer Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $463,124 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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