County profile
Pima County, AZ 23 departments
1,498 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Pima County · #2 of 15 in-state.
Pima County, AZ carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,498 personnel across 23 departments) - #2 of 15 in-state; mix 10/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 15 in Arizona
- 3.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Tucson Fire Department
- 21 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 322 Arizona departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pima County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,498 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 10 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
3.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (53 stations / 1,498 roster).
Largest book: Tucson Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (770 of 1,498).
Photo-finish peer: El Paso County, CO (-3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pima County? ▼
Pima County has 1,498 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 65, which is 160% above the Arizona average.
How many fire departments are in Pima County, AZ? ▼
Pima County, AZ has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 10 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 15 among Arizona counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pima County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pima County has a mix: 10 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pima County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 25 departments in Pima 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 Pima County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.