County profile
Santa Cruz County, AZ 7 departments
Volunteer share 29% across 7 HIFLD departments in Santa Cruz County (Arizona) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Santa Cruz County, AZ leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 29% of 7; 213 personnel); #10 of 15 in-state.
- Personnel rank #10 of 15 in Arizona
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in City of Nogales Fire Department
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 322 Arizona departments statewide
Fire Departments in Santa Cruz County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Nogales Fire Department Nogales · EMS | career | 48 |
| Nogales Suburban Fire District Nogales · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Patagonia · EMS | other | 21 |
| Rio Rico Fire District Rio Rico · EMS | career | 47 |
| Sonoita Elgin Fire District Sonoita · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Tubac Fire District Sonoita · EMS | other | 16 |
| Tubac Fire District Tubac · EMS | career | 37 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (29% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 213 roster).
Largest book: City of Nogales Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (48 of 213).
Photo-finish peer: Cloud County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Santa Cruz County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Santa Cruz County has a mix: 3 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Santa Cruz County, AZ? ▼
Santa Cruz County, AZ has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 15 among Arizona counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Santa Cruz County? ▼
Santa Cruz County has 213 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 20% above the Arizona average.
Does Santa Cruz County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Santa Cruz County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Santa Cruz County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.