County profile
Maricopa County, AZ 40 departments
1,534 HIFLD personnel across 40 departments in Maricopa County · #1 of 15 in-state.
Maricopa County, AZ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,534 personnel across 40 departments) - #1 of 15 in-state; mix 18/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 15 in Arizona
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Scottsdale Fire Department
- 33 of 40 depts provide EMS
- 40 of 322 Arizona departments statewide
Fire Departments in Maricopa County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,534 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 18 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (73 stations / 1,534 roster).
Largest book: Scottsdale Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (259 of 1,534).
Photo-finish peer: Sacramento County, CA (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Maricopa County? ▼
Maricopa County has 1,534 total fire department personnel across 40 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 52% above the Arizona average.
How many fire departments are in Maricopa County, AZ? ▼
Maricopa County, AZ has 40 fire departments with available federal data. 18 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 15 among Arizona counties with at least one listed department.
Are Maricopa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Maricopa County has a mix: 18 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Maricopa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in Maricopa 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 Maricopa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.