Lafayette, LA

County incident profile · 2020–2024

48,820
5-Year Incidents
10
Departments
241,618
Population
40.4
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.

Incident Composition (2020–2024)

EMS / Rescue
27,939 (57.2%)
Good Intent
7,017 (14.4%)
False Alarms
5,338 (10.9%)
Fire
2,941 (6%)
Service Calls
2,060 (4.2%)

Summary

9,764
Avg Incidents / Year
57.2%
EMS Share
6%
Fire Share
10.9%
False Alarm Rate
+36.5%
5-Year Trend
10
Departments
Showing 10 of 10
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Lafayette FD 33,377 3.4% 65.8% 10% +8.8%
Youngsville VFD 3,590 7.5% 46.9% 16.2% +39.6%
Broussard Fire Dept 3,375 8.5% 50.9% 13.4% +17.1%
Milton VFD 2,911 7.6% 32.9% 12.3% +20.7%
Scott VFD 2,172 15.1% 37.7% 7.4% +10.3%
Carencro VFD 1,644 17.2% 26.1% 14.2% +40.6%
Judice VFD 1,165 26.1% 25.8% 9.5% +75.9%
Duson VFD 370 15.4% 21.6% 8.6%
Xcade VFD 216 27.3% 1.4% 29.6%
Lafayette Reg Ap FD 0 0% 0% 0%
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