County profile
Nevada County, CA 13 departments
355 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Nevada County · #33 of 58 in-state.
Nevada County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (355 personnel across 13 departments) - #33 of 58 in-state; mix 4/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 58 in California
- 10.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Nevada County Consolidated Fire District
- 10 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nevada County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Graniteville Volunteer Fire Company Nevada City | volunteer | 10 |
| Grass Valley Fire Department Grass Valley · EMS | career | 34 |
| Higgins Area Fire Protection District Auburn · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Nevada City Fire Department / Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Nevada City | volunteer | 19 |
| Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Grass Valley · EMS | career | 76 |
| North San Juan Fire Protection District Nevada City · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| North San Juan Fire Protection District North San Juan · EMS | other | - |
| Ophir Hill Fire Protection District Grass Valley · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Protection District Peardale · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Penn Valley Fire Protection District Penn Valley · EMS | career | 36 |
| Rough and Ready Fire Protection District Rough And Ready · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Truckee Fire Protection District Truckee · EMS | career | 47 |
| Washington Fire Department Washington | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (355 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
10.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 355 roster).
Largest book: Nevada County Consolidated Fire District holds 21% of county personnel (76 of 355).
Photo-finish peer: St Clair County, AL (+0 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nevada County? ▼
Nevada County has 355 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 27% below the California average.
How many fire departments are in Nevada County, CA? ▼
Nevada County, CA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nevada County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Nevada County are volunteer.
Does Nevada County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Nevada County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Nevada County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.