Ward One Fire Department

Ward One Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Lake Charles, LA. Operating out of 5 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 134 Firehouse RD, Lake Charles, LA, 70611-5528.

337-855-2329

337-855-2703

Mailing: 134 Firehouse RD, Lake Charles, LA, 70611-5528

31 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

15

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

16

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
1,095
Fire Calls
12.4%
EMS Calls
55.8%
Other Calls
31.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 30s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (274 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 42s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
12.4% (136 calls)
Total EMS Calls
55.8% (611 calls)
Total Other Calls
31.8% (348 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
July (109 calls)
Busiest District
10 (614 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (274 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 30s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.1
Mutual Aid Received
31
Mutual Aid Given
19