County profile
Fairbanks North Star County, AK 13 departments
462 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Fairbanks North Star County · #3 of 27 in-state.
Fairbanks North Star County, AK carries a heavy HIFLD roster (462 personnel across 13 departments) - #3 of 27 in-state; mix 4/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 27 in Alaska
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in North Star Volunteer Fire Department
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 286 Alaska departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fairbanks North Star County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chena - Goldstream Fire and Rescue Fairbanks · EMS | volunteer | 65 |
| Eielson Fire and Emergency Services-Dod Eielson Afb · EMS | other | - |
| Ester Volunteer Fire Department Fairbanks · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Fairbanks Fire Department Fairbanks · EMS | career | 40 |
| Fairbanks International Airport Fire and Police Department Fairbanks · EMS | career | 26 |
| Fort Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services Fort Wainwright · EMS | career | 73 |
| Fort Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services Fort Wainwright · EMS | other | - |
| Fort Wainwright Fire and Emergency Services Fort Wainwright · EMS | other | - |
| North Pole Fire Department North Pole · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| North Star Volunteer Fire Department North Pole · EMS | volunteer | 86 |
| Salcha Fire and Rescue Salcha · EMS | other | - |
| Steese Area Volunteer Fire Department Fairbanks · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
| University Fire Department Fairbanks · EMS | career | 45 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (462 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 462 roster).
Largest book: North Star Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (86 of 462).
Photo-finish peer: Walker County, AL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fairbanks North Star County? ▼
Fairbanks North Star County has 462 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 112% above the Alaska average.
How many fire departments are in Fairbanks North Star County, AK? ▼
Fairbanks North Star County, AK has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 27 among Alaska counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fairbanks North Star County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Fairbanks North Star County has a mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Fairbanks North Star County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Fairbanks North Star 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 Fairbanks North Star County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.