County profile
El Dorado County, CA 23 departments
744 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in El Dorado County · #20 of 58 in-state.
El Dorado County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (744 personnel across 23 departments) - #20 of 58 in-state; mix 6/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 58 in California
- 7.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in El Dorado County Fire Protection District
- 22 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in El Dorado County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (744 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
7.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (53 stations / 744 roster).
Largest book: El Dorado County Fire Protection District holds 18% of county personnel (133 of 744).
Photo-finish peer: Kennebec County, ME (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve El Dorado County? ▼
El Dorado County has 744 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 14% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in El Dorado County, CA? ▼
El Dorado County, CA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are El Dorado County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
El Dorado County has a mix: 6 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does El Dorado County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 26 departments in El Dorado 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 El Dorado County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.