County profile
Butte County, CA 9 departments
274 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Butte County · #40 of 58 in-state.
Butte County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (274 personnel across 9 departments) - #40 of 58 in-state; mix 3/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #40 of 58 in California
- 5.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Chico Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butte County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Creek Rancheria Volunteer Fire Department Oroville | volunteer | 22 |
| Butte County Fire Department Biggs · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Butte County Fire Department Chico · EMS | volunteer | 8 |
| California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department Oroville · EMS | career | - |
| Chico Fire Department Chico · EMS | career | 114 |
| El Medio Fire Department Oroville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Gridley City Volunteer Fire Department Gridley · EMS | other | - |
| Oroville Fire Department Oroville · EMS | career | 50 |
| Paradise Fire Department Paradise · EMS | volunteer | 61 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (274 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
5.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 274 roster).
Largest book: Chico Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (114 of 274).
Photo-finish peer: Jo Daviess County, IL (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Butte County? ▼
Butte County has 274 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 19% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Butte County, CA? ▼
Butte County, CA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Butte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 9 departments (56%) in Butte County are volunteer.
Does Butte County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Butte 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 Butte County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.