Monroe Fire Department
Monroe, LA · Ouachita County
Monroe Fire Department is a fire department serving Monroe, LA (Ouachita County), with 9 stations and 210 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 210
- Total personnel
- 9
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Monroe, LA
- County
- Ouachita County
- FDID
- 37005
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-15516 | $184,288.98 |
| 2008 | EMW2007FF01346 | $-16,371 |
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 Monroe Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 99% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 9
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Monroe Fire Department
Monroe Fire Department operates as a fire department in Monroe, within Ouachita County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 210 total personnel, 9 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. Monroe Fire Department runs 708% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Monroe Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $167,917.98 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 Monroe Fire Department have? ▼
Monroe Fire Department has 210 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 708% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Monroe Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Monroe Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Monroe Fire Department operate? ▼
Monroe Fire Department operates 9 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Monroe Fire Department? ▼
Monroe Fire Department is a fire department serving Ouachita County, LA.
Has Monroe Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Monroe Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $167,917.98 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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