County profile
Gila County, AZ 19 departments
457 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Gila County · #7 of 15 in-state.
Gila County, AZ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (457 personnel across 19 departments) - #7 of 15 in-state; mix 3/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 15 in Arizona
- 5.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Payson Fire Department
- 15 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 322 Arizona departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gila County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Fire Department Payson · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Canyon Fire District Globe · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Christopher Kohls Fire Department Payson · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Diamond Star Fire Department Payson | volunteer | 36 |
| Gisela Valley Fire Department Payson · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Globe Fire Department Globe · EMS | other | - |
| Hayden Fire Department Hayden | volunteer | 32 |
| Houston Mesa Fire Department Payson · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Payson Fire Department Payson · EMS | career | 45 |
| Pine-Strawberry Fire Department Pine · EMS | career | 44 |
| Pine-Strawberry Fire Department Strawberry · EMS | other | - |
| Pleasant Valley Fire Department Young · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| San Carlos Fire Department San Carlos · EMS | career | 35 |
| Tonto Basin Fire District Tonto Basin · EMS | other | - |
| Tonto Village Fire District Payson · EMS | other | - |
| Tri-City Fire District Globe | volunteer | 26 |
| Tri-City Fire District Claypool · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Whispering Pines Fire District Payson · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Winkelman Volunteer Fire Department Winkelman | volunteer | 13 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (457 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
5.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 457 roster).
Largest book: Payson Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (45 of 457).
Photo-finish peer: Wilkes County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Gila County? ▼
Gila County has 457 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 4% below the Arizona average.
How many fire departments are in Gila County, AZ? ▼
Gila County, AZ has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 15 among Arizona counties with at least one listed department.
Are Gila County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 19 departments (63%) in Gila County are volunteer.
Does Gila County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Gila 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 Gila County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.