Webster Parish Fire District #8

Webster Parish Fire District #8 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Cotton Valley, LA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 20947 Highway 371, Cotton Valley, LA, 71018.

318-832-4285

318-832-4364

PO Box PO Box 238

Mailing: Cotton Valley, LA, 71018-0238

65 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

15

Paid-Per-Call

48

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
128
Fire Calls
3.9%
EMS Calls
76.6%
Other Calls
19.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
17m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.9
Most Common Call Type
Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call, other
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (32 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
45m 25s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 4th 2024 to November 23rd 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.9% (5 calls)
Total EMS Calls
76.6% (98 calls)
Total Other Calls
19.5% (25 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call, other
Most Common Action
Emergency medical services, other
Busiest Month
July (28 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (32 calls)
Avg. Response Time
17m 27s
Avg. Call Duration
45m 25s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.9
Mutual Aid Received
1
Mutual Aid Given
3