County profile
Calaveras County, CA 14 departments
330 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Calaveras County · #35 of 58 in-state.
Calaveras County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (330 personnel across 14 departments) - #35 of 58 in-state; mix 2/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #35 of 58 in California
- 6.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Jenny Lind Fire Protection District
- 13 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calaveras County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (330 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
6.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 330 roster).
Largest book: Jenny Lind Fire Protection District holds 15% of county personnel (50 of 330).
Photo-finish peer: Silver Bow County, MT (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Calaveras County? ▼
Calaveras County has 330 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 35% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Calaveras County, CA? ▼
Calaveras County, CA has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Calaveras County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 14 departments (71%) in Calaveras County are volunteer.
Does Calaveras County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Calaveras 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 Calaveras County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.