County profile
Anchorage County, AK 8 departments
387 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Anchorage County · #1 of 27 in-state.
Anchorage County, AK carries a heavy HIFLD roster (387 personnel across 8 departments) - #1 of 27 in-state; mix 3/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 27 in Alaska
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Elmendorf Fire and Emergency Services
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Anchorage County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel Fire Brigade Girdwood | career | 24 |
| Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department Chugiak · EMS | other | 84 |
| Elmendorf Fire and Emergency Services Elmendorf Afb · EMS | career | 151 |
| Fort Richardson Fire and Emergency Services Fort Richardson · EMS | other | - |
| Girdwood Fire Department Girdwood · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Kulis Air Guard Fire Department-Dod Anchorage | other | - |
| South Fork Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Eagle River | volunteer | 12 |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Police and Fire Anchorage · EMS | career | 66 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (387 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 387 roster).
Largest book: Elmendorf Fire and Emergency Services holds 39% of county personnel (151 of 387).
Photo-finish peer: Madison County, AL (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Anchorage County? ▼
Anchorage County has 387 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 48, which is 182% above the Alaska average.
How many fire departments are in Anchorage County, AK? ▼
Anchorage County, AK has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Anchorage County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Anchorage County has a mix: 3 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Anchorage County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Anchorage County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Anchorage County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.