County profile
Mendocino County, CA 26 departments
470 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Mendocino County · #25 of 58 in-state.
Mendocino County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (470 personnel across 26 departments) - #25 of 58 in-state; mix 1/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #25 of 58 in California
- 7.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department
- 24 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mendocino County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (470 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
7.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 470 roster).
Largest book: Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (50 of 470).
Photo-finish peer: Alamance County, NC (+1 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mendocino County? ▼
Mendocino County has 470 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 51% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Mendocino County, CA? ▼
Mendocino County, CA has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mendocino County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 26 departments (69%) in Mendocino County are volunteer.
Does Mendocino County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 29 departments in Mendocino 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 Mendocino County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.