County profile
Orange County, CA 17 departments
2,923 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Orange County · #4 of 58 in-state.
Orange County, CA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,923 personnel across 17 departments) - #4 of 58 in-state; mix 13/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 58 in California
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Orange County Fire Authority
- 14 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 1,309 California departments statewide
Fire Departments in Orange County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Fire Department Anaheim · EMS | career | 276 |
| Boeing Fire Department Anaheim · EMS | career | - |
| Brea Fire Services Department Brea · EMS | other | - |
| City of Laguna Beach Fire Department Laguna Beach | other | - |
| City of Orange Fire Department Orange · EMS | career | 136 |
| Costa Mesa Fire Department Costa Mesa · EMS | career | 111 |
| Fountain Valley Fire Fountain Valley | other | - |
| Fountain Valley Fire Department Fountain Valley · EMS | career | 56 |
| Fullerton Fire Department Fullerton · EMS | career | 102 |
| Garden Grove Fire Department Garden Grove · EMS | career | 103 |
| Huntington Beach Fire Department Huntington Beach · EMS | career | 161 |
| Laguna Beach Fire Department Laguna Beach · EMS | career | 49 |
| Newport Beach Fire Department Newport Beach · EMS | career | 145 |
| Orange County Fire Authority Irvine · EMS | career | 1,435 |
| Orange Fire Department Orange | other | - |
| Santa Ana Fire Department Santa Ana · EMS | career | 349 |
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station Fire Department-Dod Seal Beach · EMS | career | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,923 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 13 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (129 stations / 2,923 roster).
Largest book: Orange County Fire Authority holds 49% of county personnel (1,435 of 2,923).
Photo-finish peer: Fairfield County, CT (-10 personnel).
California roster context
- State departments
- 1,309
- Annual fires
- 168,000
- Volunteer %
- 40%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Orange County? ▼
Orange County has 2,923 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 172, which is 365% above the California average.
How many fire departments are in Orange County, CA? ▼
Orange County, CA has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 13 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 58 among California counties with at least one listed department.
Are Orange County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 13 of 17 departments (76%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Orange County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Orange 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 Orange County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.