Opelousas Fire Department

Opelousas Fire Department is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Opelousas, LA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 1334 S Union ST, Opelousas, LA, 70570.

337-948-5210

337-948-2599

Mailing: 1334 S Union ST, Opelousas, LA, 70570

47 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

45

Volunteer Firefighters

1

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
604
Fire Calls
17.5%
EMS Calls
5.8%
Other Calls
76.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
2m 47s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.5
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (132 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
31m 2s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
17.5% (106 calls)
Total EMS Calls
5.8% (35 calls)
Total Other Calls
76.7% (463 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
January (68 calls)
Busiest District
IN (597 calls)
Busiest Hours
8 AM - 12 PM (132 calls)
Avg. Response Time
2m 47s
Avg. Call Duration
31m 2s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.5
Mutual Aid Received
0
Mutual Aid Given
2