Richard Volunteer Fire Department
Church Point, LA · Acadia County
Richard Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Church Point, LA (Acadia County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Church Point, LA
- County
- Acadia County
- FDID
- 01055
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW2011FR00469 | $800,000 |
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 Richard Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 44% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Richard Volunteer Fire Department
Richard Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Church Point, within Acadia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 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. Richard Volunteer Fire Department runs 4% 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: Richard Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $800,000 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 Richard Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Richard Volunteer Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% below the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Richard Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Richard Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Richard Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Richard Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Richard Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Richard Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Acadia County, LA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Richard Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Richard Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $800,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
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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