Loreauville Volunteer Fire Department is an all-volunteer department and is the only municipality in Iberia parish that has no paid staff. We serve the approximately 650 village residents and the surrounding area of Iberia Parish and have done so since October 25, 1975. We currently operate two Engines and one service truck which are used to respond to all types of emergencies. LVFD prides itself on community service which brings about our motto "Putting the Community First." Our members come from many different backgrounds such as agriculture, education, emergency services, and industrial. Each of us brings a different perspective and unique knowledge to the department.

Funding & Financial Support

The Loreauville Volunteer Fire Department is a 100% volunteer fire department that relies on a combination of community support and limited local funding to provide fire protection and emergency services. Because all of our members serve without compensation, department funds are directed toward apparatus, equipment, maintenance, training, and operational needs that support emergency response.

LVFD receives funding through a $3.00 monthly fire protection fee that is assessed through LAWCO water bills for households located within the Village of Loreauville limits only. Residents who live outside the village limits do not pay this fee, even though the department regularly responds throughout the surrounding rural area and provides automatic and mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities.

While many people assume fire departments are funded through local tax revenues, LVFD does not receive dedicated sales tax, property tax, or income tax funding of any kind. As a result, the department depends heavily on grants, donations, and community fundraising efforts to maintain apparatus, purchase equipment, provide training, and sustain emergency response capabilities.

Every dollar received by the department is reinvested into the organization and its mission. The continued support of our residents, businesses, and community partners plays a vital role in helping LVFD provide reliable emergency services and protect the lives and property of those we serve.