County profile
Los Angeles County, CA 46 departments
3,005 HIFLD personnel across 46 departments in Los Angeles County · #1 of 58 in-state.
Los Angeles County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (3,005 personnel across 46 departments) - #1 of 58 in-state; mix 33/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 58 in California
- 4.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in City of Long Beach Fire Department
- 42 of 46 depts provide EMS
- 46 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Los Angeles County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (3,005 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 33 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
4.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (123 stations / 3,005 roster).
Largest book: City of Long Beach Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (521 of 3,005).
Photo-finish peer: Harris County, TX (-332 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Los Angeles County? ▼
Los Angeles County has 3,005 total fire department personnel across 46 departments. The average per department is 65, which is 76% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Los Angeles County, CA? ▼
Los Angeles County, CA has 46 fire departments with available federal data. 33 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Los Angeles County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 33 of 46 departments (72%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Los Angeles County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 67 departments in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.