St. Tammany Fire Protection District #8

St. Tammany Fire Protection District #8 is primarily staffed by career firefighters with volunteer support and serves as a local fire department in Abita Springs, LA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly career organization. Headquartered at 22455 Highway 36 E, Abita Springs, LA, 70420.

985-892-2065

985-892-2362

PO Box PO Box 937

Mailing: Abita Springs, LA, 70420-0937

23 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

12

Volunteer Firefighters

4

Paid-Per-Call

6

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
675
Fire Calls
4.7%
EMS Calls
58.4%
Other Calls
36.9%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 34s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.5
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (167 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
31m 16s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 2nd 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4.7% (32 calls)
Total EMS Calls
58.4% (394 calls)
Total Other Calls
36.9% (249 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
June (74 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (167 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 34s
Avg. Call Duration
31m 16s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.5
Mutual Aid Received
3
Mutual Aid Given
37