County profile
Fresno County, CA 33 departments
1,236 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Fresno County · #10 of 58 in-state.
Fresno County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,236 personnel across 33 departments) - #10 of 58 in-state; mix 12/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 58 in California
- 5.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Fresno County Fire Protection District
- 24 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fresno County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,236 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
5.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (66 stations / 1,236 roster).
Largest book: Fresno County Fire Protection District holds 29% of county personnel (357 of 1,236).
Photo-finish peer: Stark County, OH (+1 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fresno County? ▼
Fresno County has 1,236 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 0% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Fresno County, CA? ▼
Fresno County, CA has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fresno County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 33 departments (55%) in Fresno County are volunteer.
Does Fresno County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 26 departments in Fresno 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 Fresno County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.