Shreveport Fire Department
Shreveport, LA · Caddo County
Shreveport Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Shreveport, LA (Caddo County), with 21 stations and 575 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 575
- Total personnel
- 21
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 511 LA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Shreveport, LA
- County
- Caddo County
- FDID
- 09060
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01399 | $2,458,575 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO05551 | $1,240,910 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FH00920 | $1,326,000 |
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 Shreveport Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 100% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 21
- State fire deaths/yr
- 96
- LA departments
- 786
What This Data Tells You About Shreveport Fire Department
Shreveport Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Shreveport, within Caddo County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 575 total personnel, 21 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. Shreveport Fire Department runs 2112% 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: Shreveport Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $5,025,485 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 Shreveport Fire Department have? ▼
Shreveport Fire Department has 575 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 2112% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.
Does Shreveport Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Shreveport Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Shreveport Fire Department operate? ▼
Shreveport Fire Department operates 21 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Shreveport Fire Department? ▼
Shreveport Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Caddo County, LA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Shreveport Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Shreveport Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $5,025,485 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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