Lake Charles Fire Department

Lake Charles Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Lake Charles, LA. Operating out of 8 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 4200 Kirkman ST, Lake Charles, LA, 70607-4606.

337-491-1360

337-491-1595

Mailing: 4200 Kirkman ST, Lake Charles, LA, 70607-4606

187 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

165

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

22

Total Calls
4,238
Fire Calls
10.1%
EMS Calls
22.9%
Other Calls
67%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 10s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.6
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (982 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
23m 46s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
10.1% (428 calls)
Total EMS Calls
22.9% (970 calls)
Total Other Calls
67% (2,840 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
October (421 calls)
Busiest District
01 (3,616 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (982 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 10s
Avg. Call Duration
23m 46s
Avg. Personnel Responding
7.6
Mutual Aid Received
14
Mutual Aid Given
412