County profile
Contra Costa County, CA 22 departments
1,307 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Contra Costa County · #9 of 58 in-state.
Contra Costa County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,307 personnel across 22 departments) - #9 of 58 in-state; mix 12/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 58 in California
- 5.74 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
- 20 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Contra Costa County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,307 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (27% volunteer).
5.74 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (75 stations / 1,307 roster).
Largest book: Contra Costa County Fire Protection District holds 31% of county personnel (406 of 1,307).
Photo-finish peer: Livingston County, NY (-5 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Contra Costa County? ▼
Contra Costa County has 1,307 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 59, which is 59% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Contra Costa County, CA? ▼
Contra Costa County, CA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Contra Costa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 12 of 22 departments (55%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Contra Costa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 25 departments in Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.