Leesville Fire Department
Leesville, LA · Vernon County
Leesville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Leesville, LA (Vernon County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Leesville, LA
- County
- Vernon County
- FDID
- 58010
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00072 | $0 |
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 Leesville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 32% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Leesville Fire Department
Leesville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Leesville, within Vernon County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 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. Leesville Fire Department runs 19% 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: Leesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 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 Leesville Fire Department have? ▼
Leesville Fire Department has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Leesville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Leesville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Leesville Fire Department operate? ▼
Leesville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Leesville Fire Department? ▼
Leesville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Vernon County, LA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Leesville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Leesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $0 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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