Volunteer EMS Provider

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE

Zachary, LA · East Baton Rouge County

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving Zachary, LA (East Baton Rouge County), with 2 stations and 71 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

71
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+173%
above LA avg personnel
(26/dept)
93th
percentile by size
of 511 LA depts
36
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Zachary, LA
FDID
17050

Staffing vs the Louisiana average

How ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE's personnel count compares to the typical department in Louisiana. It is larger than 93% of the 511 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 173% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
96
LA departments
786

What This Data Tells You About ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE operates as a Volunteer department in Zachary, within East Baton Rouge County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 71 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE runs 173% 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. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE have?

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE has 71 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 173% above the Louisiana average of 26 per department.

Does ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE provide EMS services?

Yes, ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE operate?

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE?

ZACHARY FIRE AND RESCUE is a Volunteer department serving East Baton Rouge 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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Federal data sources

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.