Plaquemine Fire Department

Plaquemine Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Plaquemine, LA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 58165 Meriam, Plaquemine, LA, 70764.

225-687-7335

225-687-4602

PO Box PO Box 675

Mailing: Plaquemine, LA, 70764-0675

48 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

13

Volunteer Firefighters

35

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
999
Fire Calls
7.7%
EMS Calls
67%
Other Calls
25.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 16s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.9
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (250 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 10m 23s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
7.7% (77 calls)
Total EMS Calls
67% (669 calls)
Total Other Calls
25.3% (253 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
April (98 calls)
Busiest District
Cit (532 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (250 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 16s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 10m 23s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.9
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
1