Currently our roster consists of 20+ firefighters and over 30+ active members ~ including junior firefighters and support members. Despite Covid-19 restrictions, our department was still able to respond to 280 calls during 2021. These calls not only consist of fires, but also medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, assistance during inclement weather, and many other emergency needs, such as suspected gas leaks and downed power lines. As of May 1st, we are already at 144 calls for 2022.

Our department does receive a budget from both parishes, but this is not nearly enough to cover all the expenses of the department to run efficiently and safely on a daily basis. Delcambre Fire Department continues to maintain a Class 4 PIAL rating, which is very good for a small lower funded community. Our PIAL rating directly effects our community and what our residents pay for fire insurance. With continuous changes in regulations, our department is still in need of equipment to meet the National Fire Protection Association standards and State of Louisiana requirements. These items ensure our department maintains the best services to our community and high ratings for our PIAL inspections.