New Orleans Fire Department

New Orleans Fire Department
Operational area
Country United States
State Louisiana
City New Orleans
Agency overview
EstablishedDecember 15, 1891 (1891-12-15)
Employees656 (2014)
Annual budget$96,378,884 (2014)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefRoman Nelson
IAFF632
Facilities and equipment
Battalions6
Stations31
Engines29
Trucks6
Squads2
Rescues2
Tenders2
HAZMAT1
Airport crash4
Fireboats1
Rescue boats2
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The New Orleans Fire Department provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical services to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. The department serves 378,715 people living in a 350 square miles (910 km2) area, including 170 square miles (440 km2) of water.