Volunteer EMS Provider

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department

Prairieville, LA · Ascension County

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Prairieville, LA (Ascension County), with 3 stations and 50 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

50
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+92%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
83th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Prairieville, LA
FDID
03045

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 83% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 92% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Prairieville, within Ascension County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 50 total personnel, 3 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. Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department runs 92% 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.

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 Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department have?

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department has 50 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 92% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department?

Prairieville Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Ascension 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.