Volunteer

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station

Mansfield, LA · De Soto County

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station is a Volunteer department serving Mansfield, LA (De Soto County), with 2 stations and 21 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

21
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-19%
below LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
32th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Mansfield, LA
FDID
16010

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 32% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 19% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station operates as a Volunteer department in Mansfield, within De Soto County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station 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.

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 Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station have?

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station provide EMS services?

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station operate?

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station?

Mansfield Fire Department - Central Station is a Volunteer department serving De Soto 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.