Ward 8 Fire Protection District # 2

Ward 8 Fire Protection District # 2 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Lake Charles, LA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 6443 Highway 3059, Lake Charles, LA, 70615-4313.

337-582-6055

337-582-6822

Mailing: 6443 Highway 3059, Lake Charles, LA, 70615-4313

14 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

11

Paid-Per-Call

2

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
445
Fire Calls
13%
EMS Calls
57.3%
Other Calls
29.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.8
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Fires, rescues & hazardous conditions, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (119 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
45m 24s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
13% (58 calls)
Total EMS Calls
57.3% (255 calls)
Total Other Calls
29.7% (132 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Most Common Action
Fires, rescues & hazardous conditions, other
Busiest Month
December (52 calls)
Busiest District
WAR (292 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (119 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
45m 24s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.8
Mutual Aid Received
56
Mutual Aid Given
58