County profile
Monterey County, CA 30 departments
877 HIFLD personnel across 30 departments in Monterey County · #14 of 58 in-state.
Monterey County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (877 personnel across 30 departments) - #14 of 58 in-state; mix 14/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 58 in California
- 5.93 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Salinas Fire Department
- 24 of 30 depts provide EMS
- 30 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monterey County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (877 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 14 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
5.93 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (52 stations / 877 roster).
Largest book: Salinas Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (87 of 877).
Photo-finish peer: Mobile County, AL (+2 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monterey County? ▼
Monterey County has 877 total fire department personnel across 30 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 22% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Monterey County, CA? ▼
Monterey County, CA has 30 fire departments with available federal data. 14 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monterey County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Monterey County has a mix: 14 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Monterey County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 28 departments in Monterey 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 Monterey County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.