Volunteer EMS Provider

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE

Louisville, AL · Barbour County

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Louisville, AL (Barbour County), with 1 station and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

31
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+82%
above AL avg personnel
(17/dept)
75th
percentile by size
of 738 AL depts
31
personnel per station
staffing density
$271K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Louisville, AL
FDID
00604

FEMA Grant History

$271K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2018 EMW-2018-FV-00743 $271,429

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Alabama average

How LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alabama. It is larger than 75% of the 738 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 82% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
84
AL departments
1,302

What This Data Tells You About LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operates as a Volunteer department in Louisville, within Barbour County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Alabama has 1,302 registered fire departments and 22,091 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE runs 82% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 28,900 fires, 84 fire deaths, and 51% 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: LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $271,429 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE have?

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 82% above the Alabama average of 17 per department.

Does LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE provide EMS services?

Yes, LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operate?

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE?

LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Barbour County, AL. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE received federal grants?

Yes, LOUISVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $271,429 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.

How many fire departments are in Alabama?

Alabama has 1,302 fire departments with 22,091 total personnel. 51% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.