DeSoto Fire District # 8

DeSoto Fire District # 8 is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Mansfield, LA. Operating out of 9 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 13011 Highway 175, Mansfield, LA, 71052-6419.

318-872-2453

318-872-5504

Mailing: 13011 Highway 175, Mansfield, LA, 71052-6419

46 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

26

Volunteer Firefighters

15

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
797
Fire Calls
9%
EMS Calls
48.2%
Other Calls
42.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
12m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.7
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (202 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
29m 35s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
9% (72 calls)
Total EMS Calls
48.2% (384 calls)
Total Other Calls
42.8% (341 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
June (115 calls)
Busiest District
030 (40 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (202 calls)
Avg. Response Time
12m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
29m 35s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.7
Mutual Aid Received
29
Mutual Aid Given
110