County profile
Marin County, CA 22 departments
719 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Marin County · #21 of 58 in-state.
Marin County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (719 personnel across 22 departments) - #21 of 58 in-state; mix 12/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 58 in California
- 5.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Marin County Fire Department - Woodacre
- 22 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (719 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 12 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (27% volunteer).
5.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (38 stations / 719 roster).
Largest book: Marin County Fire Department - Woodacre holds 13% of county personnel (97 of 719).
Photo-finish peer: Licking County, OH (+3 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marin County? ▼
Marin County has 719 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 11% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Marin County, CA? ▼
Marin County, CA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 12 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 12 of 22 departments (55%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Marin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 28 departments in Marin 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 Marin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.