County profile
Cochise County, AZ 24 departments
468 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Cochise County · #5 of 15 in-state.
Cochise County, AZ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (468 personnel across 24 departments) - #5 of 15 in-state; mix 3/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 15 in Arizona
- 4.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Sierra Vista Fire Department
- 14 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 322 Arizona departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cochise County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Fire Department Benson · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Bisbee Fire Department Bisbee · EMS | other | 11 |
| Bowie Fire District Bowie · EMS | other | - |
| City of Douglas Fire and Ambulance Douglas · EMS | career | 23 |
| Elfrida Fire District Elfrida · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Fry Fire District Sierra Vista · EMS | career | 52 |
| Huachuca City Fire Department Huachuca City | volunteer | 26 |
| Mescal Volunteer Fire Department Mescal · EMS | other | 18 |
| Naco Fire District Naco | volunteer | 22 |
| Palominas Fire District Hereford | volunteer | 24 |
| Pirtleville Fire District Pirtleville | volunteer | 18 |
| Portal Rescue Incorporated Portal · EMS | other | 24 |
| Presidential Estates Babocomari Woody Hills Fire District Huachuca City | volunteer | 11 |
| Saint David Fire District Saint David | other | - |
| San Jose Fire District Bisbee · EMS | other | - |
| San Simon Fire District San Simon · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Sierra Vista Fire Department Sierra Vista · EMS | career | 62 |
| Sunnyside Fire District Douglas · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Sunsites-Pearce Fire District Cochise | other | - |
| Sunsites-Pearce Fire District Pearce · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Tombstone Volunteer Fire Department Tombstone | other | 18 |
| Whetstone Fire District Huachuca City · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Willcox City Fire Department Willcox | other | - |
| Willcox Rural Fire Department Willcox | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (468 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 468 roster).
Largest book: Sierra Vista Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (62 of 468).
Photo-finish peer: Brunswick County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cochise County? ▼
Cochise County has 468 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 20% below the Arizona average.
How many fire departments are in Cochise County, AZ? ▼
Cochise County, AZ has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 15 among Arizona counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cochise County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cochise County has a mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Cochise County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Cochise 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 Cochise County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.